November 3, 2024

Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time

For Francis, our Pope, and ___, our Bishop. May our leaders seek Christ and view the needs of others with respect and honesty. May we offer all things to Christ and work for those who need the basics of life.

We pray to the Lord.

For a worthy expression of love constantly in our hearts. May we love people as ourselves. May God’s abundant grace flow through our lives and hearts.

We pray to the Lord.  

For a deeper and more loving response to the needs of the earth. May our rich heritage of science, education, skills and talents, be used for the common good of the earth.

We pray to the Lord.

For our nation as elections draw near. May we seek compassion and care for our lives, our families, our beloved poor. May our conscience find clarity and integrity. May our decisions rest in God’s care for us.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who resist change. May reconciliation and peace be constantly on our lips. May hope flourish even when we are reluctant to view life differently.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who survive in our prison systems. May love and support be offered for people who know the darkness of prison life. May hope in Christ not become a shallow treasure.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who feel they do not belong in society. May they find courage for another day and may their hearts flourish in Christ’s kindness and presence.

We pray to the Lord.

For our elderly who cannot sleep in the nighttime. May reconciliation and kindness be offered to our elders. May peace thrive and anxiety be eased.

We pray to the Lord.

For a new generation of seminarians within our church. May love be bountiful and in full measure as the next generation learns the beauty of faith and dedicated service.

We pray to the Lord.

For our beloved dead. May our friends and relatives now sleep in peace. May they find the beauty and the glory of Christ’s presence for all eternity.

We pray to the Lord.