The Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, February 4, 2024, Cycle B, The Prayers of the Faithful

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Sunday February 4, 2024

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Let us pray for Church leaders. May we lift up the weary in faith and offer our hands to restore hope for all people.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for peace in every land and nation. May we speak boldly of injustice and outrage against humanity. May love be on our lips and courage be forever in our hearts.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for people weakened by illness and disease. May we not resist our own vulnerability and open our hearts toward people in need. May we see the Lord’s presence in weakness.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for people burdened with mental illness and emotional decline. May we claim Christ as our guide toward hope for all who cannot help themselves. May healing begin and love be made known in our anguish.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray to sing our praises to God in our brokenness. May we become spiritually weak in order to know Christ’s redeeming love and mercy. May we walk humbly upon the earth with songs of love on our lips.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for our children and our children’s children. May faith be known and lived in every generation. May we not hinder justice or reject love in our actions. May our young use their gifts for the good of all people.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for the healing of our political efforts for our common good. May we not use words as bullets toward one another. May we not harm reputations or condemn our opponents.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for people who grieve. May loss become food for hope. May grief be healed in our hearts to find new meaning and courage under heaven.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for our beloved dead. May our loved ones who have breathed their last now find home and comfort in heaven.

We pray to the Lord.

The Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, January 28, 2024, The Prayers of the Faithful

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January 28, 2024

Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Let us pray to serve God’s people even when we are challenged beyond our expertise. May we serve the vulnerable and the discouraged, and rely on the voice of the Holy Spirit to reveal the course of our service.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for courage to pray and to listen to God’s healing voice.  May our worshipping assemblies discover deeper reasons to unite in the Eucharist and to sing hymns of justice and love. May hardened hearts be healed in our praise of God.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for the ending of all war in our world. May gunfire be eased, may bombings cease, and may peace talk flourish in our day.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for our nation. May politics unite us in the mission of serving people’s needs. May our actions be filled with integrity in order to serve the lives of our brothers and sisters.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for our children who bear pain and uncertainty. May all foster children find housing, education and well-being. May our children who have been abused know stability, kindness and generosity to thrive in the future.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray to entrust our pain to the mercy of God. May fear be released in our bodies. May we discover the healing miracles of Christ’s eternal presence within us.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for our loved ones who hear voices in the nighttime. May we walk courageously with people who suffer any disease of the mind. May we listen to the healing voice of God.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for all peace and good in family life. May we take time to listen to our youth and may we all find a new curiosity toward life itself. May families find laughter and acceptance.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for our dead and those who grieve. May our loved ones who have died now find the beauty of eternal life. May Christ receive them with forgiveness, and console us who remain on earth with mercy.

We pray to the Lord.

The Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B, January 21, 2024, The Prayers of the Faithful

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January 21, 2024

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Let us pray for Francis, our Pope, and ___, our Bishop. May God console them to serve with wonder and praise. May they reveal to us all the beauty of God’s call and vocation.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for the unity of all Christians. May the baptized find common ground upon which to build God’s Kingdom on earth. May the integrity of our life in Christ be made known to all the earth.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for transparency and courage in our political systems. May we unify in our efforts to serve the common good. May harmony become our way of life so to ease bickering and arrogance.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray to leave behind all things that keep us from Christ. May we cast sin, heartache, and anxiety into the wind and listen closely to the loving call of Jesus. May we follow him unreservedly.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for our brothers and sisters who survive on the streets. May people who live outside find the consolation of our service and the safety of a new shelter. May God provide warmth, love and protection in the nighttime.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for a new vision of service within the Church. May we listen carefully to people who bear the weight of depression, mental anguish and despair. May hope and grace flourish among us.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for our elderly confined to hospitals and nursing homes. May God provide healing for people who have lost family connections and satisfying relationships. May love protect them in the lonely nighttime.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for people who are ill and in desperate need of healing and consolation. May we lift up to God the names of our loved ones who most need mercy and compassion.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for our beloved dead. May our loved ones who have died now find true freedom and home in the presence of Christ Jesus.

We pray to the Lord.

The Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, January 14, 2024, Cycle B, The Prayers of the Faithful

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January 14, 2024

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Let us pray for integrity for those who lead us in faith. May Francis, our Pope, and ____, our Bishop, shepherd God’s initiative in us all to pray with courage and to serve with lasting hope.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray to approach God with open hearts and wide imaginations. May God’s presence fill our dreams with integrity. May we seek God with inner freedom.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for genuine peace in this new year. May nations discover authentic hope for their people. May we all work to provide housing, food, and education for the children of war.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray to listen closely for God’s call. May we find in our sleep the vision to serve God and one another. May we discover our vocations of love, kindness and compassion in daylight.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for children who have lost imagination. May we energize our young to understand their path in life. May our youth know the depth of their skills, talents and their desire for a better life.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for people discouraged by politics, world events, and family disputes. May we discover in our communities the richness of relationships and the beauty of one another and the world. May fear about our futures be eased.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for an awakening to God’s fidelity in our hearts. May we take time each day to breathe deeply, to listen to God’s voice, and to be free to know God’s presence within our hearts.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for those whose bodies are in pain. May we help ease the inner pain of loneliness and fear for people who are lost in disease and ill health. May God’s healing be known in our day.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for the souls of our faithful departed. May our loved ones who have died now find the beauty and love of Christ Jesus. May their rest be sure and glorious.

We pray to the Lord.