June 30, 2024

Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

For Francis, our Pope, and __, our Bishop. May they offer to the Church and to the world the healing gift of Christ Jesus. May we discover hope among us to heal our wounds of injustice.

We pray to the Lord.

For people in need of healing. May we all reach out to Christ Jesus for the benefit of our loved ones. May courage find our hearts. May love change our attitudes.

We pray to the Lord.

For adequate healthcare in our nation. May affordable healthcare be available for all people. May healing find a home within us.

We pray to the Lord.

For a just and peaceful resolve to wars and violence. May every nation touch the mystery of peace. May we support the rebuilding of people’s lives and future.

We pray to the Lord.

For summer rest and relaxation. May our families discover the ease of a restful day and be restored to support one another. May summer bring a fresh compassion in our relationships.

We pray to the Lord.

For people suffering from mental decline and illness. May people suffering from dementia know tender care and love. May we act to support all caregivers.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who cannot afford food, shelter, and education. May we not weary to support people in the basics of life.  May hope be our sustaining food.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who face illness and disease. May healing be upon every heart. May we listen to people in chronic pain and never forget the needs of our loved ones.

We pray to the Lord.

For our beloved dead. May those who have died find happiness and peace in God’s eternal kingdom.

We pray to the Lord.

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June 23, 2024

Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time

For the health and well-being of Francis, our Pope, and ___, our Bishop. May they ease the weariness of those who have no hope. May we work together for justice and peace.

We pray to the Lord.

For people suffering from natural disasters. May we help stabilize the lives of people in times of storms, droughts, fires, and floods. May hope live within us in times of need.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who live in fear. May anxiety and restlessness be eased. May we learn to listen to people who face such inner turmoil.

We pray to the Lord.

For security and peace in times of trial. May all who face discouragement and loss know the steady and healing presence of Christ Jesus.

We pray to the Lord.

For runaway children and orphans. May our youth searching for home and acceptance discover calm and love amid our communities of faith.

We pray to the Lord.

For integrity in our prayer. May we seek the face of Christ Jesus in our daily needs and prayer. May we work to build the Kingdom of God upon the earth.

We pray to the Lord.

For healing among our elders. May our loved ones in hospitals, nursing homes, or who live alone, find support and adequate healthcare. May we not forget those who have loved us in the world.

We pray to the Lord.

For a new awareness to care for the earth. May our political exchanges not dry up hope. May fear not become our only food. May education lead us to care for one another and the earth upon which we live.

We pray to the Lord.

For our loved ones who have died. May our friends and relatives now rest in the assurance of God’s presence in heaven.

We pray to the Lord.

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June 16, 2024

Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

For courage in our faith. May Francis, our Pope, and ___, our Bishop be given hope in their ministries of compassion.

We pray to the Lord.

For seeds of justice upon the earth. May integrity sprout from reconciliation tables. May wars melt in the summer sun. May hope bloom for survivors of conflict.

We pray to the Lord.

For new seeds of reconciliation. May love and acceptance spring up amid family conflict and unrest. May hope flourish in every relationship.

We pray to the Lord.

For children growing up in shelters or on the streets. May seeds of hope sprout for the well-being of young people. May we offer children opportunities of education, belonging and the acceptance they need.

We pray to the Lord.

For people facing summer transitions. For children enrolling in new schools or families moving to a new city. May they find Jesus Christ in the center of change.

We pray to the Lord.

For people discouraged by violence, political polarity, unneeded aggression or viciousness. May hope be a seed of love to the wearied. May we grow in the richness of God’s mercy.

We pray to the Lord.

For bravery amid our faith. May we walk by faith and not by sight. May we grow in trust in our daily lives, surrendering to the power of Christ Jesus.

We pray to the Lord.

For people disabled by ill-health or mental decline. May our aging family members know the truth about their health and surrender to the Holy Spirit for consolation.

We pray to the Lord.

For our beloved dead. May our sisters and brothers find love on earth as they learn to let go of relationships. May they live in peace for all eternity in heaven.

We pray to the Lord.

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June 9, 2024

Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

For Francis, our Pope, and ____, our Bishop. May our faith leaders offer our next generation the love of God and our call to witness faith in our world.

We pray to the Lord.

For our beloved poor. May all who live under cardboard or blankets on city streets find true shelter in our concern for people. May our abandoned poor find security of life in our care for them.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who suffer from illness, disease, and disability. May we help people who lean upon us for mobility, healthcare, and help in daily life. May all the sick find healing in Christ Jesus.

We pray to the Lord.

For our children on summer vacation. May our next generation find their true gifts and talents in their times of vacation and rest. May every generation know the richness of their gifts and God’s care for them.

We pray to the Lord.

For our elderly poor. May people who face loneliness and ill health in medical facilities find joy and hope in those who care for them.

We pray to the lord.

For our earthly homes divided by intolerance, violence, and catastrophe. May no household on earth be divided but only unified in love and concern for others.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who have walked away from Christianity. May all people find solace in their life issues and come to know true belonging in Christ Jesus.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who struggle in marriage. May every couple find solid ground upon which to support one another and raise children with acceptance. May spouses learn to listen to the love of Christ Jesus.

We pray to the Lord.

For our friends and relatives who have died. May our loved ones who have gone before us in faith find sheer joy in the presence of Christ Jesus.

We pray to the Lord.

Monthly Reflection Series, June 2024. The Congregation of Holy Cross

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Brother Columba said, “If you trust in the Sacred Heart, the Sacred Heart will cure you.”

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June 2, 2024

The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ

Let us pray for Francis, our Pope, and ___, our Bishop. May they celebrate the Eucharist with joy and wonder. May the Eucharist reveal our path to peace and hope upon the earth.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for liturgical musicians, artists, ministers of hospitality, and proclaimers of scripture. May all who serve the banquet tables in our churches be inspired by the sacrifice of Jesus Christ.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for people around the world who starve for food and the basics of life. May we break the bread of Eucharist with delight and share hope that flows into our world. May we serve others, the Body of Christ on earth.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for blood and organ donors. May all who give their own body for the sake of others find joy in giving, and hope in service to people’s needs.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for a richer appreciation of the Eucharist. May our hearts
receive God’s tender care and compassion in the Breaking of the
Bread. May we truly live faith in our daily lives.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for children enjoying summer vacation. May their imaginations be stirred; their interests and talents be nurtured, and their faith be deepened in play and family time.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for people who survive storms, tornadoes, and severe weather. May we reach out to people to help rebuild homes and futures.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for people who grieve. May all who have lost a loved one in death find hope in the healing Body of Christ.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for all who have died marked with the sign of faith.  May our loved ones who have gone before us find heavenly delight in the presence of Christ Jesus.

We pray to the Lord.