August 17, 2025

Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

For Leo, our Pope. May the Holy Spirit guide him with integrity. May his actions and words unite us in faith.

We pray to the Lord.

For all political leaders. May we all work for justice and harmony amid hatred and division. May hope be our daily bread.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who wait for new life. May the downtrodden and fragile be given hope and strength. May we lovingly serve our neighbor in need.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who feel unjustly separated from family and loved ones. May God unite us in harmony and justice.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who wait for healing in their grief. May God invoke peace in our hearts amid sudden loss and heartache.

We pray to the Lord.

For teachers and mentors. May our children know the richness of people who inspire education, integrity, creativity and good works.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who ache for harmony in their relationships. May we all seek forgiveness when misunderstandings separate us from loved ones. May God unite us in love.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who survive fragile health. May the ill be given adequate healthcare and support. May we seek to support our loved ones who most need.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who have died. May our loved ones be in union with Christ Jesus for all eternity.

We pray to the Lord.