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Week of June 28 - July 4, 2021

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Monday

Monday, June 28, 2021

Saint Irenaeus, bishop, martyr and doctor of the Church / The Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary

○Optional MemorialLiturgical Color: White

Prayers of the Faithful for The Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Option 1
1.That the Church may always proclaim Christ's radical claim on our loyalty — that He comes before even the closest human bonds — and form disciples willing to take up their cross, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may be willing to lose their own standing for the sake of what is right, knowing that whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses it for Christ will find it, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are torn between loyalty to Christ and the expectations of family, culture, or workplace, that they may find courage to choose the Lord who calls them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may welcome in Christ's name all who come to us in need — prophet, righteous person, or little one — knowing that such welcome is welcome of Christ Himself, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where no one who offers even a cup of cold water in Christ's name goes unrewarded, for every small act of love is seen by the Father, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For our sick, bereaved, etc., special projects or events.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed who took up their cross and followed Christ may now find the life they did not cling to here below, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may lead the Church as Christ commands — receiving those sent in His name, so that through the servant the master is welcomed, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may hear the paradox of the Gospel: to lose one's life for Christ is to find it — and may this word be a lamp in times of suffering and self-sacrifice, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those carrying heavy crosses in family life, illness, or persecution, that they may know Christ walks beside them and that nothing borne for His sake is lost, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may receive in Christ's name all who are sent to us — the poor, the stranger, the inconvenient guest — knowing that in receiving them we receive Christ and His Father, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community of genuine welcome, where every visitor — no matter how small — receives their cup of cold water and experiences the hospitality of the kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who are persecuted or marginalised for their faith in Christ.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may receive the reward of the righteous — the life found only by those who willingly lost it for the Lord's sake, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Variations if Optional Memorial is not celebrated

Option 1
1.That the Church may be a community of radical welcome, where Christ is encountered in every person received in His name — prophet, righteous one, and little one alike, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That nations may open their doors to the stranger and the refugee, remembering that whoever welcomes one sent in Christ's name welcomes Christ Himself, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who feel their sacrifices are too small to matter — a cup of cold water, a quiet act of kindness — that they may know the Father sees and will not forget their reward, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may take up our cross daily without counting the cost, trusting Christ's paradox: losing our life for His sake is the only way to truly find it, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may give generously — time, treasure, and attention — to every little one who comes to us, seeing in each one the face of Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For families who bear the cross of illness, poverty, or division, that they may know the Lord's reward.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may receive the welcome of Christ before the Father: come — I know you — you welcomed me in the little ones, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may model for the Church the path of holy detachment — loving family and homeland deeply, yet clinging to Christ above all, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may discover that love freely given — even when it costs — is never lost, for whoever loses his life for Christ finds a life the world cannot give, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For missionaries and all who have left family and home to serve Christ, that their sacrifice may bear abundant fruit and their reward in heaven be great, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may grow in the art of receiving others well — pausing for the unexpected visitor, making room for those who interrupt our plans — as a daily school of the cross, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community where every person who enters finds at minimum a cup of cold water — a gesture of recognition that says: you are seen, you are welcome, you belong, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For an increase of hospitality and welcome in our homes, parish, and neighbourhood.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all our beloved dead who followed Christ may receive the prophet's reward — the righteous person's reward — from the Father who forgets nothing done in His name, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Tuesday

Tuesday, June 29, 2021

SAINT PETER AND SAINT PAUL, APOSTLES

✚SolemnityLiturgical Color: Red

Prayers of the Faithful for SAINT PETER AND SAINT PAUL, APOSTLES

Option 1
1.That the Church, built on the rock of Peter's confession — You are the Christ, the Son of the living God — may never waver in proclaiming who Jesus truly is, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.For Pope Leo XIV, Peter's successor, that he may be strengthened by the Father's revelation to confirm his brothers and sisters in the faith given to the Apostles, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.That world leaders may acknowledge Christ's lordship over history, and that nations may be governed in the light of His truth and justice, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may answer Christ's question for ourselves — Who do you say that I am? — and let our answer shape every choice we make, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community, built on the rock of apostolic faith, may use the keys of the kingdom entrusted to the Church to open doors of mercy and welcome to all, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For our sick, bereaved, etc., special projects or events.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who confessed Christ as Lord may now stand with Peter and Paul before the Father who revealed His Son to them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.That the unity of the Church may be a sign to the world — for on this rock Christ builds, and the gates of the netherworld shall not prevail against it, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.For all missionaries and evangelists, that they may share in Paul's zeal to bring the name of Christ where it has not yet been heard, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are searching for Christ, that they may receive the revelation the Father gives to those who seek in faith — an answer to the deepest question: Who is this man?, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may hold the keys of the kingdom not as gatekeepers but as servants of mercy, binding what must be bound and loosing what God wishes to free, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a truly apostolic community — founded on Peter's confession, fired by Paul's zeal, and built up daily by the Spirit Christ promised, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For an increase in vocations to the priesthood and religious life to continue the apostolic mission.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be welcomed through the gates of the kingdom that no power of death can close, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Variations if Solemnity is not celebrated

Option 1
1.That the Church may hear Christ's call — Follow me — and respond with the totality of her life, without hesitation or conditions, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may follow the one who has nowhere to lay his head, choosing service over comfort and the common good over personal security, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who feel they must settle their affairs before following Christ, that they may hear His urgent word: Follow me now — the kingdom will not wait, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may not be deterred by the radical demands of discipleship, knowing that the Son of Man who had no home on earth has prepared an eternal dwelling for us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may follow Christ even when the road is uncertain, trusting that wherever He leads is better than any place we might choose for ourselves, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For our sick, bereaved, etc., special projects or events.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed who followed Christ on earth may now dwell with Him who has prepared a place for those He loves, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may follow the Lord who has nowhere to lay his head — free from attachment to earthly security — and lead the Church with apostolic boldness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may encounter the Lord who says simply Follow me, and may find in His company more than all the comforts the world can offer, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are held back from deeper commitment by fear, comfort, or unfinished business, that Christ's invitation may reach their hearts with new urgency today, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may let the dead bury their dead — releasing what no longer gives life — and go forward to proclaim the kingdom with freedom and joy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community of wholehearted disciples — not half-followers, not conditional believers — but people who have left the boat and followed, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those discerning a vocation — to priesthood, religious life, or lay mission — that they may hear and answer the call.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may find with Christ the eternal home that He Himself did not have during His earthly life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Wednesday

Wednesday, June 30, 2021

The First Martyrs of the Church of Rome

○Optional MemorialLiturgical Color: Red

Prayers of the Faithful for The First Martyrs of the Church of Rome

Option 1
1.That the Church, founded on the blood of the martyrs, may always be a courageous witness to Christ, even in the face of persecution, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may uphold religious freedom and protect all who suffer for their faith and conscience, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all Christians who are persecuted today, that they may be strengthened by the example of the First Roman Martyrs and persevere in unwavering hope, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be willing to suffer for the sake of the Gospel, knowing that our faith is more precious than any earthly comfort, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where faith is lived with conviction and where all support those who bear witness to Christ in difficult circumstances, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who are imprisoned or oppressed for their religious beliefs around the world.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all martyrs who shed their blood for Christ in Rome and throughout the ages may rejoice in His eternal victory, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all pastors, that they may lead the faithful with the fearless love of Christ shown by the first Roman martyrs, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil society may respect the dignity of every human person and protect the fundamental right to religious freedom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are tempted to compromise their faith due to fear or worldly pressure, that they may find strength in the intercession of these holy martyrs, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our faith may be so strong that we are prepared to lose everything for Christ, trusting in His promise of eternal life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community that cherishes the memory of the martyrs and strives to imitate their heroic fidelity to the Lord, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For our sick, bereaved, etc., special projects or events.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died for their faith may receive the crown of righteousness and eternal life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Variations if Optional Memorial is not celebrated

Option 1
1.That the Church, even when she appears to sleep through life's storms, may trust that the Lord is in the boat and that His word can calm every wind and wave, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may turn to God in moments of crisis and not rely solely on human power, knowing that He alone can still the storms that threaten nations, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those overwhelmed by the storms of illness, grief, unemployment, or fear, that they may cry out: Save us, Lord — and hear His answer in the silence that follows, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may bring our panic and our little faith to Christ, who does not rebuke us for asking but only for failing to trust, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community, tossed by the waves of the world, may remain in the boat with Christ and be astonished again at what sort of man it is who commands even the sea, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For our sick, bereaved, etc., special projects or events.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed who cried out to the Lord in life's storms may now rest in the perfect calm of His eternal presence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all shepherds of the Church, that they may trust like the disciples who woke the Lord, bringing every crisis to prayer before all other remedies, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples shaken by war, disaster, or upheaval may discover the Lord who is never absent from the storms of history, even when He seems to sleep, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those whose faith is small and whose fear is great, that they may hear Christ's gentle question — why are you terrified? — and find in it not rebuke but invitation to deeper trust, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be astonished anew at the power of Christ — what sort of man is this, that even the wind and sea obey him? — and let that wonder deepen our faith, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a boat that stays afloat in every storm because Christ is on board — and that we may never be so afraid that we forget to wake Him, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those at sea in life — facing impossible choices, sudden losses, or overwhelming fear — that Christ may still the waters.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be brought safely through every storm to the harbour of God's eternal peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Thursday

Thursday, July 1, 2021

Saint Junipero Serra, priest

○Optional MemorialLiturgical Color: White

Prayers of the Faithful for Saint Junipero Serra, priest

Option 1
1.That the Church, inspired by the missionary zeal of St. Junipero Serra, may always be eager to bring the Gospel to new frontiers and peoples, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may promote justice and respect for all cultures, especially indigenous populations, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all missionaries and evangelists, that they may be filled with the courage and perseverance of St. Junipero Serra, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may have a deep love for those who have not yet heard the Good News and be willing to share our faith with them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where the missionary spirit is alive and where all are encouraged to be apostles of Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For the Church in California and for all who honor St. Junipero Serra.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who dedicated their lives to spreading the Gospel may rejoice with St. Junipero Serra in God's eternal kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all pastors, that they may lead the Church with the apostolic boldness of St. Junipero Serra, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil society may protect the rights and heritage of native peoples, ensuring their dignity and well-being, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who face challenges or hardships in their missionary endeavors, that they may find strength in the intercession of St. Junipero Serra, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be willing to leave our comfort zones to share Christ's love with those who are far from Him, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community that actively supports the Church's missionary work throughout the world, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For our sick, bereaved, etc., special projects or events.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be brought by Christ into the eternal mission of praising God in heaven, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Variations if Optional Memorial is not celebrated

Option 1
1.That the Church may always stand with those possessed and tormented by whatever destroys human dignity, bringing the authority of Christ to cast out every power that dehumanises, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may have the courage to say Go! to every force of oppression and hatred that ruins lives, even when the cost is controversy and rejection, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those enslaved by addiction, violence, or despair — the Gadarene demoniacs of our age — that they may encounter Christ who commands their liberation and restores them to themselves, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may not ask Jesus to leave, as the townspeople did, but welcome Him into every unsettling, costly encounter with our own brokenness and that of others, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where no one is left among the tombs — isolated and tormented — but where the freeing word of Christ reaches the unreachable, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For our sick, bereaved, etc., special projects or events.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed who were tormented in this life may now rest in the peace that only Christ can give, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may lead the Church to confront the powers that diminish human life, naming them clearly and commanding their departure in the authority of Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may acknowledge the Son of God who alone has authority over every force of destruction, and may not send Him away when His presence is costly, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those from whom others recoil in fear or disgust, that they may find in Christ the one who approaches rather than flees, who heals rather than shuns, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may examine what powers we have welcomed into our lives that need to be cast out, and bring them before Christ with honesty and trust, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community that does not ask Jesus to leave when He disturbs our comfort, but stays with Him even when His presence is demanding, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who minister in exorcism, deliverance prayer, and spiritual healing.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be freed from every power of darkness and welcomed into Christ's eternal light, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Friday

Friday, July 2, 2021

Thursday, 13th Week in Ordinary Time

·FerialLiturgical Color: Green

Prayers of the Faithful for Thursday, 13th Week in Ordinary Time

Option 1
1.That the Church may always speak with Christ's authority the words most needed by a wounded world: take courage — your sins are forgiven, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may govern with the compassion of Christ who, seeing the paralysed man, first healed what no one else could see — the wound of sin and guilt, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those paralysed by guilt, shame, or the weight of past failures, that they may hear Christ's word spoken to them personally: take courage — your sins are forgiven, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may bring our paralysed friends and neighbours to Christ — carrying them, if necessary — trusting that His authority can do what we cannot, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community, seeing the works of Christ among us, may glorify God who has given such authority to human beings — and may be moved to go and do likewise, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For our sick, bereaved, etc., special projects or events.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed, forgiven and freed from the paralysis of sin, may now rise and walk in the fullness of eternal life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may exercise in the Church the authority Christ gave to human beings — to forgive sins and restore life — always with courage and compassion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may know the God who heals soul and body together — who says both your sins are forgiven and rise and walk — and may turn to Him in their need, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who question whether God can truly forgive — who, like the scribes, struggle to believe anyone has this authority — that an encounter with Christ may convince them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be bearers of the paralysed to Christ — through intercessory prayer, the sacraments, and practical accompaniment — never losing faith in His power to heal, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community astonished by God's mercy — where the sacrament of reconciliation is celebrated as the moment Christ says: rise, take up your mat and go home, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a renewed appreciation of the sacrament of reconciliation as Christ's healing word spoken today.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may hear Christ say: your sins are forgiven — rise — and enter the house of the Father who awaits them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Pro Life Option
1.That the Church may speak to a culture paralysed by fear of new life the same word Christ spoke: take courage — and may she accompany with mercy all who are afraid, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may rise from the paralysis of political calculation and stand to defend the lives of those who cannot defend themselves — the unborn, the frail, the forgotten, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For women paralysed by fear of an unexpected pregnancy, that they may hear Christ's word: take courage — and find in our community the practical help that makes rising possible, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.For those who carry guilt from a past abortion, that they may receive Christ's healing word — your sins are forgiven — and experience the freedom to rise and walk in new life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be astonished by the power of God's mercy and moved to glorify Him by caring for every vulnerable person He places before us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who offer healing ministry to women and men wounded by abortion — that they may bring many to Christ's forgiving word.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children who died before birth may rise in Christ who has authority over sin and death alike, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Saturday

Saturday, July 3, 2021

SAINT THOMAS, APOSTLE

✦FeastLiturgical Color: Red

Prayers of the Faithful for SAINT THOMAS, APOSTLE

Option 1
1.That the Church, like St. Thomas, may always seek a deeper understanding of the mysteries of faith and proclaim with conviction, 'My Lord and my God!', let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may be guided by truth and honesty, overcoming doubt and skepticism in their pursuit of justice, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who struggle with doubt or questions in their faith, that they may encounter the risen Christ and have their faith strengthened, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be willing to touch the wounds of Christ in the poor and suffering, and so come to a deeper faith in Him, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where questions are welcomed and faith is nurtured, leading all to a profound encounter with the Lord, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who are evangelizing in distant lands, like St. Thomas, that they may be blessed with courage and perseverance.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed who sought to believe may now see God face to face with St. Thomas, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all pastors, that they may guide the faithful with patience and understanding, especially those who struggle with doubt, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all humanity may come to believe in Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, and find in Him the fullness of life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those whose faith is tested by trials or suffering, that they may find strength in the wounds of Christ and the witness of St. Thomas, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our belief in the resurrection may transform our lives, making us bold witnesses to Christ's saving power, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community where faith is deepened through honest inquiry and a shared encounter with the risen Lord, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For our sick, bereaved, etc., special projects or events.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may, like Thomas, confess Christ as their Lord and God in the eternal kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Variations if Feast is not celebrated

Option 1
1.That the Church may always go out to where sinners sit — at the tables of the excluded and the forgotten — following the Lord who called Matthew from his tax collector's post, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may govern in the spirit of mercy rather than sacrifice, choosing compassion over rigid calculation in their policies toward the poor and marginalised, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who feel too sinful or too far gone to be called by Christ, that they may hear His word anew: Follow me — addressed to them precisely as they are, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may understand what Christ means by mercy, not sacrifice: that God desires our hearts, not performances — our honest need, not polished appearances, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a table where tax collectors and sinners are genuinely welcome, because we know ourselves to be the sinners Christ came to call, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For our sick, bereaved, etc., special projects or events.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed who answered Christ's call may now sit at the eternal table of the one who dines with sinners and makes them saints, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may lead a Church that looks like the table Jesus chose — full of people who know they need the physician — not a gathering of those who think themselves already well, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may encounter the mercy of God who seeks the lost, who calls the sinner by name and says Follow me, making the most unlikely into apostles and saints, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those on the margins of the Church — those who feel judged, excluded, or unworthy — that they may hear Christ's invitation to the table and know it is meant for them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may go and learn the meaning of mercy, not sacrifice — allowing God's compassion to reshape how we treat those who have failed, fallen, or strayed, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be known less for its piety and more for its welcome — the kind of community where the sick come to the physician and the broken find healing, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who minister to the excluded — in prisons, shelters, rehabilitation centres — bringing Christ's table to those on the margins.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be welcomed by the Lord who did not come for the righteous but for sinners — and may find their place at His eternal table, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Sunday

Sunday, July 4, 2021

Saturday, 13th Week in Ordinary Time

·FerialLiturgical Color: Green

Prayers of the Faithful for Independence Day

Option 1
1.That the Church in our nation may always be a beacon of true freedom, rooted in God's truth and love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That our nation's leaders may govern with wisdom, justice, and a deep respect for the religious liberties and rights of all citizens, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all citizens of our country, that we may use our freedoms responsibly, working for the common good and upholding the dignity of every person, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may always be grateful for the gift of liberty, and strive to extend its blessings to those who are oppressed or marginalized, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where freedom and responsibility flourish, and where all live in harmony and peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who serve in our armed forces, and for veterans, that they may be blessed for their sacrifices.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died defending our freedoms may now enjoy the eternal freedom of God's kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all Church leaders, that they may guide us in living as faithful citizens and true children of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That our nation may always cherish the Giver of all good gifts, acknowledging our dependence on God for true liberty and happiness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For immigrants and all who seek refuge and opportunity in our land, that they may be welcomed with charity and justice, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be vigilant in protecting our freedoms, especially religious freedom, and work to ensure that our nation remains 'one nation under God', let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish community may be a model of true freedom, found in service to God and neighbor, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For our sick, bereaved, etc., special projects or events.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have gone before us in this land may rest in peace and rise to glory, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Pro Life Option
1.That the Church in our nation may courageously proclaim that true freedom includes the right to life for every human being, from conception, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That our nation's leaders, on this Independence Day, may commit to defending the most fundamental freedom – the right to life – for every unborn child, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For mothers in crisis pregnancies who feel they have no good option, that they may find in this land the practical freedom — housing, support, and hope — that makes choosing life truly possible, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That all citizens may recognize that our freedoms are gifts from God, to be used in service of life and truth, not its destruction, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a steadfast advocate for the unborn, working to secure true independence and freedom for every human life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who work to ensure that the promise of 'life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness' extends to every unborn child.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may find eternal freedom and peace in God's loving embrace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

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