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August 15, 2024

The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

For Francis, our Pope, and ___, our Bishop. May courage override fear in supporting and serving the people of God.

We pray to the Lord.

For people bound in fear. May Mary give us joy upon the earth. May her intercession help us look forward to our home with Christ Jesus in heaven.

We pray to the Lord.

For people heartbroken by loss. May we serve people who have lost homes, jobs and secure futures from storms, fires and floods. May we build new lives from the ground of hope.

We pray to the Lord.

For people most in need of visitors and friends. May the ill and the prisoner find a window of joy from the visits of friends and strangers. May we gladden lives with compassion and presence.

We pray to the Lord.

For the lowly and poor of our society. May God lift people up who are humbled by loss, financial distress and homelessness.

We pray to the Lord.

For children who have run away from family.  May we listen to the needs of our children and protect them from all harm and abuse.

We pray to the Lord.

For people starving for food and satisfaction. May God fill the hungry with good things and teach us always to support people most in need.

We pray to the Lord.

For our loved ones in nursing homes or who are bedridden. May God visit them with protection, ease their fear of dying, and shelter their loss.

We pray to the Lord.

For our loved ones who have died. May God receive our beloved dead and shelter them in love in the Kingdom of God.

We pray to the Lord.

August 18, 2024

Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

For all who lead us in faith. May Francis, our Pope, and __, our Bishop live in the joy of Christ’s presence in the Eucharist. May they feed all people who long for hope and daily sustenance.

We pray to the Lord.

For people searching to make sense out of life. May the Eucharist offer us wisdom to shelter the discouraged of heart. May wisdom flourish in our lives as we feast at the altar of salvation.

We pray to the Lord.

For the good and well-being of our earth. May we learn to cultivate our soil with care for food for the future. May our earthly home continue to provide for our lives and for our children’s future.

We pray to the Lord.

For our common hunger of integrity and justice. May we feed on all good as we seek work, family life, and education in our daily lives. May God nurture us with eternal hope.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who serve our common good. May farmers, construction workers, administrators, housekeepers, food service employees, all find sufficient daily wage and joy in their essential service.

We pray to the Lord.

For our children who prepare for another school year. May our young discover their true gifts. May their talents be nourished and supported by teachers and family members.

We pray to the Lord.

For our politicians and those who seek service in public life. May we benefit from their integrity and their lives committed to our common good.

We pray to the Lord.

For wisdom upon the earth. May our every action, our education, our careers, our vocations all reflect heavenly wisdom. May the wise teach us how to live and how love.

We pray to the Lord.

For our beloved dead. May God receive our loved ones who have died. May wisdom flourish in us who long for such a place in the kingdom.
We pray to the Lord.

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August 11, 2024

Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Let us pray for our religious leaders. May Francis, our Pope, and ___, our Bishop find purpose in the love of God. May all who lead us in faith enjoy the fruits of the Holy Spirit.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for reconciliation and peace. May harmony be manifest among quarrelling neighbors and justice become a bridge between waring nations.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray to be imitators of God and seekers of love. May we grow in wisdom and courage and resist all resentment and bitterness of heart.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us resist all false anger and reviling. May our harsh words be replaced with joy in life and in our service among people.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for healthy food and rich nutrition. May adequate and genuine food be provided in every nation. May we learn the value of food as medicine for health and healing.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for a rich homelife for all families. May family members share stories of their day and listen to the miracles of one another at common tables. May we be warmed by genuine conversation and good listening.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray to be attentive to people most in need. May people struggling to find affordable housing be offered safe shelter and hope for the future.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray to examine our conscience in God’s mercy. May we express our sorrow among those who grieve. May we reconcile among people we have hurt. May we live in the gifts of the Holy Spirit all our days.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for people who have journeyed home to God. May our beloved dead find joy in God’s eternal kingdom.

We pray to the Lord.

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August 4, 2024

Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

For courage in our Church. May God endow Pope Francis and ___, our Bishop with joy from the Eucharist to serve beyond measure the people of the world.

We pray to the Lord.

For a deeper reverence toward the Sacred Eucharist. May God’s presence be in our hearts as we break bread and share the mystery of love in our world.

We pray to the Lord.

For a new vision of hope in our world. May we seek gospel justice and integrity in our every action on the earth.

We pray to the Lord.

For people starving for kindness. May we let go of false judgements of people and gladden the lives of our neighbors.

We pray to the Lord.

For people ravaged by storms, floods and droughts. May we work diligently to house people who have lost homes from natural disasters throughout the world.

We pray to the Lord.

For bread bakers, restaurant owners, and food delivery drivers. May all who embark to feed others find consolation, satisfaction and safety in their livelihood.

We pray to the Lord.

For people suffering from ill health and body pain. May we all seek the healing grace of God and help our neighbor in time of need.

We pray to the Lord.

For children who are malnourished throughout the world. May we feed our next generation with sufficient bread and sufficient hope for their future. May we learn to feast on God’s care and protection.

We pray to the Lord.

For our relatives and friends who have died. May our beloved dead find eternal life in the beauty of God’s eternal face.

We pray to the Lord.

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July 28, 2024

Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Let us pray for all leaders of faith. May Francis, our Pope, and ___, our Bishop, find true spiritual food in prayer and service among all people.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for enduring and lasting peace on the earth. May waring nations find the food of freedom for all people. May hope be our true food.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for people enduring summer storms and violent weather. May farmlands be saved, and homes be refurbished. May people be nourished with true hope for the future.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for adequate rest and new perspectives in summer months. May God inspire us to pray as we spend time in nature’s beauty. May God open our hearts so we may surrender to the richness of the earth.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for people imprisoned in sorrow and in jails. May God free all people to know love, support and courage. May God feed us in our journey toward freedom.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for children who ache to be heard and seen. May our youth who have been abused find hope and courage to live productive lives.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for people who are starving for shelter, healthcare, education and adequate food. May God inspire the world to provide the basics of life for all people. May we work daily for such nourishment.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for all people in nursing homes and hospitals. May all the ill find loving care and protection as they heal in mind, body and soul.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for our loved ones who have died. May we walk to their graves in these summer months with hope and peace. May God bring them home to see the face of Christ Jesus.

We pray to the Lord.