August 10, 2025

Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

For Leo, our Pope. May he offer the world a moral and gracious voice. May his actions inspire faith and love.

We pray to the Lord.

For courage to believe in Christ Jesus. May we seek holiness and trust in God’s mercy and plan for the world.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who live in fear. May every heart under heaven be offered healing and forgiveness. May courageous hope become our daily food.

We pray to the Lord.

For survivors of summer floods and storms. May we grieve the loss of loved ones, businesses and homesteads. May we establish safe housing and healthy foods for our future.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who endure on the streets and in deep woods. May our sisters and brothers be offered the basics of life. May hope be born in daylight.

We pray to the Lord.

For peace in our world and in our hearts. May we be awakened to God’s mercy in actions of justice. May peace be lived in our time.

We pray to the Lord.

For families struggling to make ends meet. May every family be offered affordable housing and healthcare.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who cannot find healing from illness. May we lovingly support our loved ones in time of need. May hope be born when pain overwhelms.

We pray to the Lord.

For our loved ones who have died. May we find our place in God’s love in our eternal rest.

We pray to the Lord.