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Week of July 8 - July 14, 2024

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Monday

Monday, July 8, 2024

Wednesday, 13th Week in Ordinary Time

·FerialLiturgical Color: Green

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

Option 1
1.That the Church may always exercise the authority Christ gave to the Twelve — over unclean spirits, disease, and every affliction — in His name and for His glory, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may go to the lost sheep of their nations — the forgotten, the marginalised, the poor — and proclaim by their actions: the kingdom is at hand for you too, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who are sent on mission — priests, deacons, catechists, missionaries — that they may go with Christ's authority, knowing He who sent them will sustain them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may hear our own names as the Twelve heard theirs: called, sent, and given authority — and may respond to whatever mission Christ lays before us today, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a community that proclaims by word and deed: the kingdom of heaven is at hand — in every act of healing, welcome, and justice it performs, 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 sent and went may now enter the kingdom they proclaimed, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all successors of the Apostles, that they may exercise with fidelity and courage the authority Christ entrusted to the Twelve — to heal, to free, and to proclaim, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples, especially those who feel themselves lost sheep, may hear the proclamation sent to them: the kingdom of heaven is at hand — and may respond with faith, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those suffering from diseases of body or spirit, that the authority Christ gave His Church to heal may reach them through prayer, the sacraments, and the ministry of the faithful, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may go — not wait to be approached — carrying the kingdom to the lost, the sick, the bound, knowing Christ has already given us all the authority we need, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be apostolic in the truest sense: sent, commissioned, and empowered by Christ to announce that the kingdom is not far off but already at hand, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who are sent in the Church's name — missionaries, chaplains, lay evangelists — that they may go with courage and return with joy.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may enter the kingdom they spent their lives announcing as near, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Pro Life Option
1.That the Church may use the authority Christ gives her to drive out the spirit of death that surrounds abortion, and proclaim with confidence: the kingdom — where every life is welcome — is at hand, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may be sent like the Twelve to the lost sheep among us — the most vulnerable unborn — carrying the authority of truth and the power of just law to protect them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For mothers who feel themselves lost sheep without a shepherd, that the Church may go to them first, proclaiming by her presence: the kingdom — which has room for you and your child — is at hand, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That those who work to heal the wounds of abortion may exercise the commission of the Twelve — to cure, to raise, to cleanse — bringing Christ's restoring power to broken lives, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be sent and going — not merely praying from a distance — carrying to every vulnerable family the proclamation that the kingdom of life and love is here, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who are commissioned in the Church's mission for life — from sidewalk counsellors to post-abortion healing ministers.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all children who died before birth may be received into the kingdom that was proclaimed near and is now fully at hand, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Tuesday

Tuesday, July 9, 2024

Saint Augustine Zhao Rong, priest, and companions, martyrs

○Optional MemorialLiturgical Color: Red

Prayers of the Faithful for Saint Augustine Zhao Rong and companions, martyrs

Option 1
1.That the Church, inspired by the courageous witness of St. Augustine Zhao Rong and his companions, may always remain faithful 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 the Church in China and all places where Christians are persecuted, that they may be strengthened by the example of these martyrs and persevere in hope, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be willing to bear witness to Christ with courage and love, even when it is difficult or unpopular, 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 suffer for the sake of the Gospel, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those imprisoned or oppressed for their religious beliefs, especially in China.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all martyrs who shed their blood for Christ may rejoice with St. Augustine Zhao Rong and his companions in heaven, 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 these holy martyrs of China, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil authorities may respect the dignity of every human person and protect the fundamental right to religious freedom for all, 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 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 may go forth proclaiming what she has freely received — the kingdom, the healing, the forgiveness — and give it just as freely, without cost, to all who need it, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may exercise their authority in the spirit of the mission Christ gave the Twelve: to cure, to raise, to cleanse, to free — not to accumulate, but to give, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who are sick, lost, or bound, that the Church may bring to them the healing she has received without charge, proclaiming that the kingdom is at hand even for them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be generous with the gifts of faith, time, and service, having received the Gospel without cost, and giving it to others with the same freedom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may receive those who come in peace and send God's blessing with them, while shaking the dust from its feet as a witness where the word is refused, 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 gave freely what they received freely may now inherit the kingdom they proclaimed, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may lead a Church of the open hand — healing, raising, cleansing, freeing — because she has received without cost and gives without cost, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples, wherever the kingdom is proclaimed, may receive it in peace — and that where it is refused, its witnesses may leave with dignity and the dust of that town as testimony, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who have never been told that healing and forgiveness are freely available to them, that the Church may reach them today with the proclamation: the kingdom is at hand for you, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may resist every temptation to make the Gospel transactional — earning grace, bargaining with God, or gatekeeping mercy — and simply give what we have been freely given, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community known for its freedom in giving — time, treasure, talent — because it knows everything it has was received without cost from the Lord, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who bring healing and the Gospel without charge to those who cannot afford it.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be welcomed into the kingdom they proclaimed as near, now revealed in all its fullness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Wednesday

Wednesday, July 10, 2024

Friday, 13th Week in Ordinary Time

·FerialLiturgical Color: Green

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

Option 1
1.That the Church may embrace Christ's honest warning — I am sending you like sheep among wolves — and go anyway, armed with shrewdness and simplicity rather than worldly power, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may protect those who are dragged before courts and governors for their faith, upholding religious freedom as a fundamental human right, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For Christians who are persecuted, imprisoned, or silenced for their faith, that they may trust Christ's promise: the Spirit of your Father will speak through you in that hour, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be shrewd as serpents and simple as doves — alert to the dangers around us yet innocent in our motives — trusting that it is the Father's Spirit who speaks, not we ourselves, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may persevere to the end in fidelity to Christ, knowing that this perseverance — not comfort or recognition — is what saves, 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 persevered to the end may now receive the salvation Christ promised, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all who lead the Church into hostile territory, that they may go as sheep — without illusions — yet trusting the Spirit who will give them words when they need them most, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may come to know the God who sends His messengers even among wolves, and who guarantees that no witness given in His name is ever wasted, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those hauled before courts, tribunals, or social censure for proclaiming the Gospel, that they may not prepare their defence in advance but trust the Spirit to speak through them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may not be naive about the world's hostility to Christ's message, yet not be paralysed by fear — for the one who perseveres to the end will be saved, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may form disciples shrewd enough to navigate a complex world and simple enough to trust God completely — the combination Christ asks of those He sends, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who risk their reputation, livelihood, or freedom in witnessing to Christ in the public square.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died — some as open martyrs, some in hidden fidelity — may receive the salvation promised to those who persevere, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Pro Life Option
1.That the Church may go like sheep among wolves into the public debate about life, armed not with aggression but with the shrewdness and simplicity Christ commands, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers and judges who face hostility for defending the unborn may trust the Spirit to give them words when they are brought before assemblies and committees, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For pro-life advocates dragged before courts, cancelled on social media, or dismissed in public debate, that they may not be anxious about what to say — the Father's Spirit will speak, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.For mothers pressured to abort by wolves in the guise of advisors — employers, partners, clinicians — that they may find the shrewdness to resist and the support to choose life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may persevere in its witness to the sanctity of life even when the hostility is great, knowing that the one who endures to the end will be saved, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who face legal, professional, or social consequences for defending the lives of the unborn.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all children who died before birth may be received by the Father whose Spirit defended them even when the world did not, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Thursday

Thursday, July 11, 2024

Saint Benedict, abbot

●MemorialLiturgical Color: White

Prayers of the Faithful for Saint Benedict, abbot

Option 1
1.That the Church, guided by the wisdom of St. Benedict, may always foster a balanced life of prayer and work, 'Ora et Labora', let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may seek stability and order in their societies, promoting peace and the common good, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all monastic communities and those who live by the Rule of St. Benedict, that they may be beacons of holiness and hospitality, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may learn from St. Benedict to seek God in the ordinary duties of our lives and to prefer nothing whatever to Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where prayer is fervent, work is offered to God, and all are welcomed with Christian charity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For the peace of the world and the stability of families, schools, and workplaces.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who sought God through a life of prayer and labor may rejoice with St. Benedict in God's eternal presence, 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 pastoral wisdom and balanced spirituality of St. Benedict, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil society may value the contributions of contemplative life and protect the spaces dedicated to prayer and silence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are struggling to find balance in their lives, or who are overwhelmed by worldly concerns, that St. Benedict may intercede for them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may cultivate a spirit of obedience to God's will, listening attentively to His voice in prayer and in the guidance of the Church, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community that supports its members in living a harmonious life of prayer, work, and rest in 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 may enter into the eternal peace and order of God's heavenly kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Variations if Memorial is not celebrated

Option 1
1.That the Church may speak in the light what Christ whispers in the dark — boldly, openly, undeterred by the contempt of a world that rejected the master before it rejected the disciple, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may not fear those who harm only the body, but may govern with the integrity of those who answer to One who weighs the soul, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who live in fear — of rejection, persecution, or ridicule for their faith — that they may hear Christ's word: do not be afraid; every hair of your head is counted, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may acknowledge Christ before others in our daily lives — at work, in our families, in the public square — knowing He will acknowledge us before the Father, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a community of witnesses who speak in the light and proclaim on the rooftops what Christ has given us in the intimate darkness of prayer, 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 acknowledged Christ before others may now be acknowledged by Him before the Father in heaven, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may go on proclaiming from the housetops what Christ taught, unafraid that a disciple should suffer what the master suffered before him, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may know the God who counts every hair of their head — a Father of such particular, intimate care that not a sparrow falls without His knowledge, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those under pressure to deny their faith at school, at work, or online, that they may choose to acknowledge Christ and trust that He will acknowledge them before the Father, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may not fear the one who can harm the body but trust the One who holds both body and soul, speaking Christ's name wherever we are sent, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that Sunday worship may send us to speak in the light and on the rooftops all week what we receive in the quiet of this assembly, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who risk their livelihood or safety by acknowledging Christ before others.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be known and named by Christ before the Father who counts every hair of every head He has made, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Friday

Friday, July 12, 2024

The Blessed Virgin Mary on Saturday

○Optional MemorialLiturgical Color: White

Prayers of the Faithful for The Blessed Virgin Mary on Saturday

Option 1
1.That the Church may be a tireless sower, scattering the seed of God's word on every kind of ground, trusting that the master of the harvest will bring it to fruit in His own time, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may hear the word of justice and let it take root — not on rocky ground where it lasts only until adversity comes, but in the deep soil of genuine conviction, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those whose faith has been choked by the worries of life or the lure of riches, that Christ may loosen the thorns and let the word breathe and grow again in their hearts, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be rich soil — those who hear the word and understand it — and bear the abundant fruit of a life shaped by the Gospel: thirty, sixty, a hundredfold, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be both fertile ground and generous sower, receiving the word with open hearts and scattering it with open hands to all around us, 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 received the word and bore fruit may now enjoy the hundredfold harvest of eternal life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may sow the word of God with the generous boldness of the sower who scatters seed everywhere, trusting it will find its rich soil, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may have ears to hear — for the one who listens and understands the word will bear fruit beyond all that the world can produce, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those whose faith falls on rocky ground — enthusiastic at first but fading under pressure — that deeper roots may grow so that the word survives whatever trial comes, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may protect the word sown in our hearts from the birds that snatch it, the sun that scorches it, and the thorns that choke it — by prayer, the sacraments, and community, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a school of listening — where the word is heard, pondered, and lived until it yields its thirty, sixty, and hundredfold harvest, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who sow the word in difficult soil — missionaries, teachers, parents, prison chaplains.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be the good soil of which Christ speaks — having heard, understood, and borne fruit that now lasts forever, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Variations if Optional Memorial is not celebrated

Option 1
1.That the Church may never grow discouraged by seed that falls on hard ground or among thorns, but keep sowing with the confidence of the farmer who knows the rich soil is also there, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That nations may prepare the ground of their common life for seeds of justice, truth, and dignity — clearing the thorns of corruption and loosening the hard path of indifference, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those at different stages of growth in faith — some just sprouting, some deep-rooted, some scorched by trial — that this community may water them all with patience and encouragement, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may ask ourselves honestly what kind of soil we are today — path, rock, thorn, or rich earth — and allow the Lord to till and deepen us where we are hard or shallow, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place of patient sowing and joyful harvesting — where no person is written off as hopeless ground and every seed of grace is celebrated, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For families who are working to sow the faith in their children — may they trust the seed even when growth is slow.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all our beloved dead may be received into the eternal harvest of the one who scatters seed lavishly and wastes nothing He has sown, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may preach the word in season and out, trusting that the sower's task is to sow — and the harvest belongs to God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may have the humility to be soil rather than sowers — receiving what God plants rather than insisting on their own wisdom — and find in this receptivity the secret of a hundredfold harvest, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those crushed by the hard path of life's disappointments, that the word of God may find a crack in the hardness and begin again to grow in them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may pull up the thorns of anxiety, greed, and distraction that crowd out the word in our lives, making room for it to grow into the full fruit it was meant to bear, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may send us out from this Sunday Eucharist as sowers — word in hand, generous and undiscouraged — into the fields that are already white for harvest, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a renewed commitment to reading, hearing, and living the word of God in our homes and communities.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be found to have been rich soil after all — bearing fruit that was hidden from the world but known to the Lord who planted it, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Saturday

Saturday, July 13, 2024

14TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

·SundayLiturgical Color: Green

Prayers of the Faithful for the 14TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Option 1
1.That the Church may not soften Christ's hard words but proclaim them fully: He came not to bring peace at any price, but the sword of a truth that divides even what is closest to us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may govern in the light of a truth that sometimes divides — knowing that real peace cannot be built on silence or compromise with injustice, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who have paid a price in family or friendship for their faith in Christ, that they may find in His promise the consolation they need: whoever loses his life for my sake will find it, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may take up our cross without bargaining, love Christ more than our dearest relationships, and trust that losing what we cannot keep is the only way to find what we cannot lose, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be one where even the smallest act — a cup of cold water given in Christ's name — is honoured and celebrated, for it will surely not lose its reward, 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 chose Christ above every earthly bond may now find the life they gave away waiting for them in Him, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may lead the Church without fear of the division Christ's word inevitably causes, trusting that truth spoken in love eventually heals the very wounds it first opens, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may discover the paradox Christ teaches: that the life clung to is lost, and the life surrendered for love is the only life worth having, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those estranged from family because of their faith — converts, reverts, those who left a harmful way of life — that they may be sustained by Christ and welcomed by the community of the Church, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may grow in the radical love Christ demands — a love that places Him above comfort, approval, and even family — and discover that this love does not destroy but transfigures our bonds, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community where every cup of cold water is treasured as a sacramental act, and where the smallest kindness is seen as a share in Christ's own mission, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who have sacrificed career, family acceptance, or security for the sake of the Gospel.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may receive the reward promised to all who gave even a cup of cold water in Christ's name, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Pro Life Option
1.That the Church may carry the sword of truth about human life into every public debate, even when it divides — knowing that a truth not spoken for fear of division is a truth betrayed, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may love justice more than approval, choosing to defend the unborn even when it costs them politically — for whoever loses his position for what is right will find something greater, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For mothers who have chosen life at great personal cost — estrangement, financial hardship, or loss of opportunity — that they may know their sacrifice will surely not lose its reward, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That those who offer even a cup of cold water to a mother in crisis — a meal, a ride, a listening ear — may know they serve Christ Himself and will not lose their reward, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may take up its cross in the service of life with the same total love Christ demands of every disciple, holding back nothing from what this mission requires, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who bear a personal cost in defending the sanctity of life — professionally, socially, or within their families.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all children who died before birth may receive the life that was lost for them, now found in the arms of the One who commanded us to welcome them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Sunday

Sunday, July 14, 2024

Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, virgin

●MemorialLiturgical Color: White

Prayers of the Faithful for Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, virgin

Option 1
1.That the Church, inspired by St. Kateri Tekakwitha's profound faith and love for Christ, may always cherish the diverse cultures that enrich her life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may promote respect and justice for indigenous peoples, honoring their traditions and protecting their lands, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all Native American and indigenous communities, that they may preserve their heritage and find strength in their faith, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may cultivate a deep love for the Eucharist and a spirit of penance, following the example of St. Kateri, the Lily of the Mohawks, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where all cultures are welcomed and where faith is lived with simplicity and devotion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who suffer from illness or disfigurement, that they may find healing and hope in Christ.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who lived lives of quiet holiness may rejoice with St.Kateri in the eternal beauty of God's kingdom, 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 the gentle spirit and deep piety of St. Kateri Tekakwitha, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil society may work to heal the wounds of past injustices against indigenous peoples and promote reconciliation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are persecuted or misunderstood for their faith, that they may find courage in St. Kateri's perseverance, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may cherish the natural world as God's creation, seeing His beauty in it as St. Kateri did, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community that values inculturation and supports the spiritual growth of all its members, 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 welcomed into the company of the saints and behold the face of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Variations if Memorial is not celebrated

Option 1
1.That the Church may heed Christ's call to repentance, not hardening her heart to the signs of God's presence among us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That leaders of nations may not dismiss the works of God in their midst, but open their eyes to truth and justice, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who have long heard the Gospel yet remain unmoved, that God may grant them a fresh outpouring of grace to repent and believe, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may recognize the mighty works God has done in our own lives and respond with gratitude and conversion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that we may never take lightly the gift of faith, but treasure every grace and grow in holiness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a spirit of humility and repentance, that we may not be like Chorazin and Bethsaida who saw Christ's works yet did not change.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may receive God's mercy and enter the joy of eternal life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may courageously proclaim the need for repentance and conversion to a world that often ignores God's call, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That nations and peoples may heed the signs of the times and turn back to God before judgment falls, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are indifferent to God, that Christ's warning that it will be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon may awaken them to the urgency of conversion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be open to correction and willing to change our ways whenever we hear the voice of the Lord, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our community, that we may never presume on God's patience but live each day as an opportunity for deeper conversion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who are far from God, that they may hear Christ's word today and be moved to repentance and new life.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be gathered into the eternal kingdom where Christ reigns in glory, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

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