Prayers of the Faithful 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time October 29, 2017

Readings

Archdiocese-of-Toronto announcement about the new Archbishop of Toronto

  1. For the Church: may we desire deeper union with God and grow in our connection with others through generous concern and deeds of service

We pray to the Lord.

  1. For the grace to love: may we love God with all our heart, strength, soul and mind and love our neighbors as ourselves through our vocations as laity, priests, deacons and religious people

We pray to the Lord.

  1. For an evangelizing spirit: may our faith shine forth as an invitation to others to come to know our loving and forgiving God

We pray to the Lord.

  1. For a deepening of gratitude: may we recognize all the ways God has blessed us, shown His love for us and may we be filled with awe and wonder at His mercy

We pray to the Lord.

  1. For a healing of the wounds of racism and bigotry: may God help us turn from prejudice and give us the courage to work for inclusion, acceptance, and recognition of all people

We pray to the Lord.

  1. For the ill: may healing and wholeness be granted them. Let us pray especially for those whose names have been placed on our altar.

We pray to the Lord.

  1. For all who have died: may the Lord’s love embrace and welcome them. We pray especially for Pasqualino Ascione, Catherine Lykidis, Theresamma Sigmaringam, Guise Chu Trí Ngãi, Kenneth Orr, Guise Nguyen van Tiến, Apolonia Mojica, Louis Ngô văn Chứt, Maurice  Lưu tan Văn, Pietro Pezzo

We pray to the Lord.

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