July 13, 2025

Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

For Leo, our Pope. May God inspire his journey of faith to help us discover hope and peace in every land and nation.

We pray to the Lord.

For a new desire to know our neighbor. May we learn to stand on the ground of people who are different from ourselves. May we see beauty in eyes that sparkle with love and difference.

We pray to the Lord.

For a humble view of our own lives. May we not stand on pedestals to make us look good. May we seek the truth of our lives in Christ Jesus.

We pray to the Lord.

For survivors of summer fires and fast floods. May summer storms that bring violence ease and may we learn to serve people who most need the basics of life.

We pray to the Lord.

For a rich view of the land upon which we stand and live. May we learn to care for the earth and its riches. May the next generation come to know such beauty.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who are housed under blankets and make-shift huts. May we ease the burdens of people who suffer addiction and loneliness.

We pray to the Lord.

For us who feel self-satisfied in our present lives. May we learn to surrender to the gift of God’s fidelity toward us. May we live with such faith and hope for our future.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who suffocate their present life with thoughts of violence and shame. May we learn to affirm our lives in Christ Jesus. May we be fed with hope as our daily bread.

We pray to the Lord.

For us who grieve the loss of a loved one. May we ease our losses in the sight of Christ Jesus. May God welcome all to the feast of heaven.

We pray to the Lord.

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Prayers of the Faithful

July 6, 2025

Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

For Leo, our Pope. May he inspire us to bring the gospel to the corners of the earth. May we travel with love and purpose.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who are burdened with ill health or mental anguish. May our bodies speak the truth of our longing for love and purpose. May we surrender our pain to the beauty of God’s care for us.

We pray to the Lord.

For our children at play. May the summer months inspire hope and joy in our young people. May we seek art, creativity, and God’s gifts within us for the good of others.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who seek an intentional life. May we not live in excess or with hoarding. May we find freedom to live simply.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who hear God’s call to serve other people. May we listen attentively to the sound of Jesus calling us to follow the gospel. May we listen with love to his saving word.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who live on streets or in deep woods. May our neighbors rest upon hope for their lives. May we serve people who need the basics of life.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who seek to help the earth to heal. May our efforts confront climate change to ensure our planet for generations to come.

We pray to the Lord.

For a new hospitality among us. May we welcome our neighbors, strangers, sojourners, and visitors with love and peace. May we see the beauty of all people. May walls of fear crumble at our Eucharistic altars.

We pray to the Lord,

For all who have died. May our loved ones find welcome at the feast of heaven.

We pray to the Lord.

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All who heard these things took them to heart, saying,
“What, then, will this child be?”
For surely the hand of the Lord was with him.
The child grew and became strong in spirit,
and he was in the desert until the day
of his manifestation to Israel.

Nativity of John the Baptist, Solemnity

June 24, 2025

For all faith leaders. May they seek Christ in their hearts and live with vulnerability in service to all people.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who find their lives saddened by threats of violence. May we find peace and stability by living in Christ Jesus. May John the Baptist model such wisdom in our lives.

We pray to the Lord.

For all abandoned and unwanted children. May life be treasured and nurtured in love and protection. May our children not be harmed upon the earth.

We pray to the Lord.

For courage in our prayer. May we find the voice of Jesus Christ rising with love within our own hearts. May faith be lived unreservedly.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who wait in morning’s light for healing. May anxiety ease in daylight and courage be our way of life. May we point only to God as we use our gifts to serve others.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who find their lives in silent deserts of sin and fragility. May hope be born in us. May love be our guide from every desolate place within us.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who lack courage to become the person they are made to be. May John the Baptist model for us the courage to sustain God’s grace within our lives. May we walk through deserts of doubt to know God’s love for us.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who died in the silence of regret and doubt. May hope be on the lips of our loved ones who take their final breath. May God welcome all to heaven’s delight.

We pray to the Lord.

June 29, 2025

Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles

For Leo, our Pope, successor of Saint Peter. May God offer him every grace as he serves the mission of the Church.

We pray to the Lord.

For all missionaries. May we spread the gospel with joy and mercy. May the Word of God become food for all to hear and accept.

We pray to the Lord.

For all Christians who are persecuted because of their faith. May hope be the result of faith and courage be in the hearts of all who live in Christ.
We pray to the Lord.

For true witness of Christian life and values. May we live in the center of Christ’s love and faithfulness. May courage prevail in our hearts and hope be born from our lips.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who gather at Eucharist in our Sunday assemblies. May the mission of the Church be made known at all Eucharistic celebrations. May every Christian find the depths of faithfulness in the Breaking of the Bread.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who live in nursing homes or who are cared for by hospice caretakers. May those who suffer in body and mind find consolation in God’s fidelity and compassion.
We pray to the Lord.

For all who are making life transitions this summer. May all who are changing careers or schools or who are celebrating life commitments know the healing love of Christ Jesus. May they follow Christ into new ways of life.

We pray to Lord.

For all who inspire others in faith and love. May every believer know their place in the Church to help change hatred into peace and violence into hope.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who have died. May God receive our loved ones into their heavenly home. May hope be on our lips as we learn to grieve our losses.

We pray to the Lord.

Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus

Friday June 27, 2025

For Leo, our Pope. May the Sacred Heart of Jesus inspire his leadership to serve people on the margins of society.

We pray to the Lord.

For nations under heaven that are threatened with violence and war. May God inspire all leaders to help those who most need the basics of life. May peace find a home on earth.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who are hurting in life. May those who face abuse, and anguish find consolation and joy in the Heart of Jesus Christ.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who have been overwhelmed by unkindness. May the downtrodden find rest on earth. May our fragile relationships heal in the love of Christ.

We pray to the Lord.

For us who are in physical and emotional pain. May Christ embrace us and call us his own. May the brokenhearted find consolation and tenderness.

We pray to the Lord.

For travelers and pilgrims in these summer weeks. May Christ lead us to lands of solace and peace. May we be awakened by our journeys to live more closely in the Heart of Christ.

We pray to the Lord.

For families that vacation in summer. May Christ lead families into great love and trust. May hope and joy live among people we love.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who grieve. May we trust the Sacred Heart of Jesus to lead us to consolation and harmony. May hope live in our hearts.

We pray to the Lord.

For our beloved dead. May the Heart of Christ welcome our loved ones who have died into eternal rest.

We pray to the Lord.

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