PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL

22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

PRIEST: The Apostle James tells us to do what the word tells us, 

not just listen to it. As Jesus did, we now turn to the Father in prayer:

 

READER: For the Church, that the Spirit of God 

may make her a prophetic voice in the world,

and the message of truth be made known to all nations .

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Lord in your mercy

 

READER: For all who hold positions of authority in the world,

that God’s law will guide them in the ways of justice and truth.

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Lord in your mercy

 

READER: For all who are orphaned, widowed or bereaved that they may 

find friendship and support which will bring healing and hope.

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Lord in your mercy

 

READER: For our own community, that we may be cleansed of all 

that diminishes our power to love as Christ loves.

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Lord in your mercy

 

READER: For the sick and the suffering, the elderly and infirm,

that they will experience the infinite love of God.

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Lord in your mercy

 

READER: For all who have died, that they may dwell on the 

holy mountain and live forever in the presence

of the Lord.

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Lord in your mercy

 

 

PRIEST: Gracious God, 

hear our prayers, we pray,

and grant that we may draw closer to you each day.

We ask this through Christ our Lord.