October 20, 2024

Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time

For Francis, our Pope, and ___, our Bishop. May they lead with humble service for the common good. May they bask in God’s tenderness and show us the way to the Father’s love.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who serve with faithfulness. May we serve the well-being of our neighbors. May our actions be more than satisfying our own needs. May God transform us in the dying and rising of Christ Jesus.

We pray to the Lord.  

For the future of our planet. May we become servant leaders toward the welfare of our earth. May we work diligently for sufficient food, clean water, and resources for our next generation.

We pray to the Lord.

For people struggling for a healthier life.  May pain ease and our spirits rejoice in Jesus Christ. May our lives surrender to the healing remedy of God.

We pray to the Lord.

For people seeking baptism next Easter. May we seek the baptism of mercy in the waters of conversion. May we live our commitments by sharing the cup of suffering with all humanity.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who seek shelter and security. May we provide sufficient housing for people who live on streets and in deep woods. May our shelters claim our families lost by poverty.

We pray to the Lord.

For our nation in this election season. May we all seek the common good and may our future be on the solid ground of love, compassion and kindness.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who are ill. For healing among our relatives and friends. May our bodies know God’s tender care.

We pray to the Lord.

For our loved ones who have died. May they live now in the eternal presence of Christ Jesus.

We pray to the Lord.