September 29, 2024

Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

For our leaders of faith. May God inspire Francis, our Pope, and __, our Bishop. May hope become food for the Church.

We pray to the Lord.

For assistance and encouragement of people in need. May we support the lives of people who seek shelter and food, education and healthcare.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who have been abused. May God show us the next steps in the healing process of our families. May abuse of all kinds end with our generation.

We pray to the Lord.

For hope among people ravaged by storms, floods and fires. May the needs of people inspire us to rebuild lives. May hope become the brick and mortar of our futures.

We pray to the Lord.

For the end of war and violence. May we seek justice among nations and support families devastated by war. May hopefulness fill every corner of every nation.

We pray to the Lord.

For people in prison. May every heart find freedom and light. May our brothers and sisters in our prison systems know our support and prayer. May faith open windows and hearts.

We pray to the Lord.

For the end of racism, misogyny, and bigotry. May we see people in the light of love. May God bring us together in our common humanity.

We pray to the Lord.

For reconciliation within our families. May peace be born at our kitchen tables. May we speak of love and acceptance. May we reach out to relatives who most need us.

We pray to the Lord.

For our beloved dead. May we sing of God’s wonder as we entrust those we love to the Kingdom of Heaven.

We pray to the Lord.