Category: Intercessions

1. That the pope and all Church leaders will be signs of God’s presence among us as they preach the gospel of life and love.
   
   We pray to the Lord.

2. That the world leaders will be generous in forgiving others and lead our global community to lasting peace.
   
   We pray to the Lord.

3. That farmers and those who pick crops will be strengthened in body, mind, and spirit as the harvest season continues to unfold, 

We pray to the Lord.

4. That our parish community will exercise the kind of generosity called for in today’s Gospel and become a place where generous stewardship is practiced beyond measure.
   
   We pray to the Lord.

5. For all those affected by the earthquake in Morocco and flooding in Libya. May the Lord comfort those who have lost loved ones, provide strength and healing to survivors, and bravery and courage to those working in rescue and recovery.
   
   We pray to the Lord.

6. That all sick will know recovery from illness and relief from pain.
   
   We pray to the Lord.

   7. That those who have died will be welcomed into the everlasting peace of heaven.

We pray to the Lord.

1. That the pope, bishops, priests, and deacons will inspire in us the willingness to forgive those who have sinned against us.
   
   We pray to the Lord.

2. That those who lead nations will relinquish the embrace of wrath and retribution and turn to ways of peace.
   
   We pray to the Lord.

3. That parents will be a shining example of forgiveness for their children.
   
   We pray to the Lord.

4. That catechists will be strengthened in their ministry to share God’s word and the tradition of the Church with those entrusted to their care.
   
   We pray to the Lord.

5. That all sick will know recovery from illness and relief from pain.
   We pray to the Lord.

6. That those who have died will experience the everlasting kindness and mercy of God.

   We pray to the Lord.

1. That the holy Church of God will continue to preach the gospel of God’s reconciling love.
   
   We pray to the Lord.

2. That the nations of the world will learn to envision the people of our fragile planet as true brothers and sisters.
   
   We pray to the Lord.

3. That those who are seeking the love of God will find in this community of faith a welcoming home.

We pray to the Lord.

4. That those who return to school will have a safe and healthy school year.
   
   We pray to the Lord.

5. That all of us, saints and sinners alike, will seek the one who brings healing and reconciliation.
   
   We pray to the Lord.

6. That the sick will know the healing presence of Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit.
   
   We pray to the Lord.

7. That the dead will soon be gathered at the banquet feast of heaven.
   
   We pray to the Lord.

1. That the pope, the successor of Saint Peter, will lead all who thirst for justice to the waters of peace and reconciliation.
   We pray to the Lord.

2. That those who lead nations will work toward a fair distribution of the resources of our fragile planet.
   We pray to the Lord.
3. That those who feel abandoned by the Lord will seek and find God’s presence in this community of faith.

We pray to the Lord.

4. That those who return to school will be blessed with a year of growth in knowledge and goodness.
   
   We pray to the Lord.

5. That those who know well the burdens of the cross will be supported by this Christian assembly of faith.
   
   We pray to the Lord.

6. That the sick will be restored to good health.
   
   We pray to the Lord.

7. That the dead will taste of the riches of the banquet feast of heaven. 

We pray to the Lord.

1. That the pope, the successor of Saint Peter, will know strength and renewed zeal as he leads us in the way of peace and reconciliation.
   We pray to the Lord.
2. That those to whom authority has been given will make peace and justice the foundation stones upon which they practice that authority.
   We pray to the Lord.
3. That all parish leaders will be renewed in heart and spirit as they lead us in building the kingdom of God.
   
   We pray to the Lord.

4. That those who return to school, especially those beginning their years in high school or college, will welcome new challenges and grow in wisdom, knowledge, understanding, and patience.

we pray to the Lord.

5. That our parish community will be a place of refuge for those who are burdened in any way.

   We pray to the Lord.

6. That the sick will be comforted in their time of trial.

   We pray to the Lord.

7. That the dead will know the eternal love of God in heaven.

   We pray to the Lord.

1. That we, the Church, will welcome the stranger among us.
   We pray to the Lord.

2. That those who govern will be unafraid to break down barriers that divide.we pray to the Lord.
3. That those who care for this house of prayer will be blessed in their holy work.We pray to the Lord.
4. That those who live with chronic illness will know peace.We pray to the Lord.
5. That the parents who care for sick children will know strength through the efforts of this community of faith.We pray to the Lord.
6. That the sick, like the daughter of the Canaanite woman, will know the healing power of Christ.We pray to the Lord.
7. That the dead will be granted eternal rest in heaven.We pray to the Lord.

1. For the Church: that the Pope, successor to Peter the apostle, will lead the Church with courage in times of peace and in times of turmoil.
   
   We pray to the Lord. 
2. That the leaders of nations around the world will envision all people who inhabit our fragile planet as true brothers and sisters. 

   We pray to the Lord. 

3. That those who care for chronically ill children will find strength they need through the prayer and outreach of this community of faith.

We pray to the Lord.

4. That those who bring the Eucharist to the sick and shut-ins will be renewed in faith as they fulfill their roles as ambassadors of peace.

We pray to the Lord.

5. That the sick will be comforted in their time of trial.

   We pray to the Lord.

6. That the dead will be granted eternal rest in heaven.

We pray to the Lord.

1. For the Church: that Jesus’ followers today will stand with fearless courage in meeting the challenges of our time. 

   We pray to the Lord. 

2. That ignorance and tolerance will give way to peace and acceptance.We pray to the Lord.

    

3. That hardened hearts will be transformed by the gentle love of Christ.

We pray to the Lord.

4. Let us pray for the youth gathered for World Youth Day in Lisbon. May this be a time of testimony and sharing, of fraternity and thanksgiving, drawing them closer to the love of Christ.

We pray to the Lord.

5. That young people will open their hearts, minds, and souls to God in a spirit of generous service.
   
   We pray to the Lord.

6. That the sick will know healing, wholeness, and transformation.
   We pray to the Lord.

7. That those who have died will rest forever in the loving embrace of God.

We pray to the Lord.

1. For the Church: that we may place a supreme value on seeking the reign of God and utilize all our talents to deepen our relationship with God.
   We pray to the Lord.

2. For confidence in God’s love for each of us: that we may rely upon God’s generous love to sustain us and bring good out of all the experiences of our lives.
   We pray to the Lord.

3. For freedom of spirit: that God will free our hearts from all that entraps them and help us to be free to share our knowledge, gifts, and possessions with those who are suffering.
   We pray to the Lord. 
4. Let us pray for the youth travelling to World Youth Day in Lisbon. That they will go in haste, without distraction or delay, but with readiness and joy. May this be a time of testimony and sharing, of fraternity and thanksgiving, drawing them closer to Christ.
   We pray to the Lord.
5. For all children who are at risk, particularly those in homes with drug addiction or violence: that God will protect them from harm and help their caregivers to protect and nurture them.
   We pray to the Lord 
6. For all suffering from the heat: that God will moderate the temperatures, help suffers to find relief, and help us to show care for one another.
   We pray to the Lord. 
7. That the dead will know the treasures that await them in the Kingdom of heaven.
   We pray to the Lord.

1. For all men and women in the second half of life: those preparing for retirement, the active retired, and the elders.
   we pray to the Lord. 
2. For maturing adults (50+) who are facing significant life transitions in their activities, health, relationships, finances, or housing.
   we pray to the Lord. 
3. For all retired persons who contribute time as volunteers in our parishes and in outreach to the wider community.
   we pray to the Lord. 
4. For caregivers in our homes and care centers who tend to the needs of our frail elders.
   we pray to the Lord. 
5. For elderly parents and godparents: that the love and respect of their children might sustain them and bring them joy .
   we pray to the Lord. 
6. For all suffering from the heat: that God will cool the weather, help those who are suffering to find places of shelter, and provide the resources needed to sustain them.
   We pray to the Lord.
   
7. That the dead will be granted eternal rest in heaven.
   We pray to the Lord.