June 21, 2026

Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time

For Leo, our Pope, and ___, our Bishop. May they proclaim the gospel with joy and fearlessness. May they serve the Church in Christ’s compassion.

We pray to the Lord.

For lasting peace on earth. May we pray for the end of violence and neglect. May the Church work tirelessly for justice across the globe.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who fear life. May we find comfort in Christ Jesus. May we not live in anguish in our daily lives. May God comfort us when we are weary.

We pray to the Lord.

For the healing of our earth. May we grow in our efforts to work toward healing and rejuvenation of our planet. May God help us sustain the earth upon which we live.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who do not feel worthy to stand upon the earth. May we embrace people who have been abused and shamed in life. May our children be worth more than many sparrows.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who are ill and who live with chronic pain and disease. May we tend to our loved ones who ache for consolation and love.

We pray to the Lord.

For immigrants and those who seek freedom and home. May our hearts welcome the stranger and help them discover their value worth more than many sparrows.

We pray to the Lord.

For our children who play in summer and who invest themselves in exploration and travel. May our young find delightful rest in summer and remain curious about their future.

We pray to the Lord.

For our loved ones who have died. May they be welcomed into a homeland of abundant worth and forgiveness.

We pray to the Lord.