Prayers of the Faithful Fourteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time 9 July 2023
For the Church: that God will help us take up the yoke of Christ and follow him in speaking the truth lovingly, offering forgiveness to those who wrong us, and praying for our enemies.
We pray to the Lord.
For a fuller life in the Spirit: that God will free us from self-absorption and selfishness so that we may allow the Spirit to lead us into a more authentic and virtuous life.
We pray to the Lord.
For freedom from fear: that God will help us surrender our fear and anxiety into the hands of the One who loves us and strengthen our confidence that God will provide for us in every circumstance.
We pray to the Lord.
For all who struggle to sleep or with getting rest: that God will free them from worry, help their mind and body to relax, renew their trust in God’s providence, and grant them restful sleep.
We pray to the Lord.
For all who do not believe in God: that the Spirit will lead them into an encounter with the living God and open their hearts to the One who loves them. We pray to the Lord.
That the sick will know healing through the care and concern of this community of faith.
We pray to the Lord.
That the dead will be granted eternal rest in heaven. We pray to the Lord.
