Prayers of the Faithful

September 2017

Sep 30

October 1 ~ Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

+ May the Church act as a mediator in finding solutions to problems affecting peace, social harmony, the defense of life, and human and civil rights.  Lord, faithful forever, we pray. + That those who hold public office will imitate your goodness, who secures justice and the rights of all the oppressed.  Lord, faithful forever, we...
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Sep 24

September 24 ~ Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

+ May the Church help us to magnify Christ in our lives by making us fruitful in our labors.  Jesus, promise of life without end, we pray. + May civil rulers work to eliminate the structural causes of poverty and to promote the integral development of the poor.  Jesus, promise of life without end, we pray. + We pray for our common...
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Sep 16

September 17 ~ Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

+ May the Church go toward those who are wounded and in need of an attentive ear, assistance, forgiveness and love.  Lord, rich in compassion, we pray. + In the aftermaths and ongoing destruction of the hurricanes, fires, earthquakes and other natural disasters, may all peoples affected be comforted by the generous aid offered by...
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Sep 9

September 10 ~ Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time

+ That by participating in the sacraments and meditating on Scripture, we may become more aware of our mission to evangelize.  Lord, rock of our salvation, we pray. + For the conversion of the world from terrorism, malice, arrogance and disbelief.  Lord, rock of our salvation, we pray. + Watch over all those affected by wildfires,...
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Sep 2

September 3 ~ Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time

+ For the renewal of the Church with greater missionary outreach as its goal.  Father, our joy and our helper, we pray. + May those in civil authority dedicate themselves to justice, peace, authentic freedom, and the generous defense of the poor.  Father, our joy and our helper, we pray. + Please watch over our nation during these...
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