22 May 2024 - prayers of the faithful - Wednesday of the 7th week in Ordinary Time - St Rita

Lord Jesus - you encourage us on our journey of faith. 

Christ Jesus - you give us the gift of the Holy Spirit. 

Lord Jesus - you increase our faith and hope. 

Priest: With faith and hope, we present our prayers to our heavenly Father: 

1. That God will pour out the Spirit on the Church in a new and abundant way to renew all believers and strengthen us to further the mission of Jesus. 

2. That God will heal the divisions between women and men, poor and rich, and every race, so that we may work together for the good of every person and the fulfillment of God’s plan

3. That all Christians may manifest love, joy, peace, and all the fruits of the Spirit in our lives

4. That the Spirit of God will lead us into a greater understanding of who we are and of what God is asking of us. 

5. For all gathered here at Mass, that we may fully use the gifts of the Spirit to encourage one another on our journeys of faith and build up the Body of Christ. 

6. On the feast of St Rita, we recognize those seemingly impossible prayers that reside in our hearts.  

Priest:  As we return to Ordinary Time this week, we present our prayers thru your Son Jesus Christ, our Lord forever and ever. AMEN.  

21 May 2024 - prayers of the faithful - Tuesday of the 7th week of Ordinary Time

21 May 2024 - prayers of the faithful - Tuesday of the 7th week of Ordinary Time 

Lord Jesus - you call us to give thanks - Lord have mercy. 

Christ Jesus - you call us to share the Gospel with others - Christ have mercy. 

Lord Jesus - you bring us hope and couarage - Lord have mercy. 

Priest: In the midst of our daily reality, let us be guided by the Holy Spirit as we present our prayers to God: 

1. We beseech our Father that we be blessed with the wisdom of the Holy Spirit, so that we may grow in love of God and neighbor.

2. We pray for the Church in the United States and throughout the world, that we will be open to the promptings of the Holy Spirit as we seek renewal and the true way forward together.  

3. We ask the Holy Spirit to bestow on us the wisdom and insight to care for the earth and environment and to preserve his gifts of water, land and climate for ourselves and the good of those who come after us.

4. For the sick and shut-in, for those battling addictions or mental illness, for their care givers and our medical professionals.  

5. We pray for our government in the US and throughout the world, that they may be guided by the Holy Spirit when addressing the challenges facing us. 

6. For the response of the souls of the faithful departed.  

7. We remember in silence our own personal intentions and the intentions of those who have asked for our prayers.

Priest: Father, help us to profess, with our words and with our lives, your undivided unity with your Son and with the Holy Spirit.  We make these prayers through Christ, our Lord. Amen.

17 May 2024 - prayers of the faithful - Friday of the 7th week of Easter

Lord Jesus - you are ascended into heaven. 

Christ Jesus - you are seated at the right hand of the Father. 

Lord Jesus - you hear the cry of the poor and the suffering. 

Priest: As the end of the holy season of Easter draws near, we present our prayers to our heavenly Father: 

1. That we in the Church may continue the mission of our Savior and bring forth the reign of God through our worship, our work, and our relationships.

2. That the Holy Spirit will give us a new spirit of evangelization, guiding us to be witnesses to the saving message of our Lord Jesus Christ.

3. For the coming of Christ’s kingdom: that we may strive with great dedication to bring hatred, injustice, and the evils of society under the saving and redeeming love of Christ. 

4. For all who gather here for Mass in our parish, that we may encounter Christ in our Eucharistic assembly, our families, and our communities, and in those who need our assistance. 

5. For the Christian community in the Diocese of Jackson: that through our celebration of the Paschal Mystery and the Easter season, we may be renewed in spirit to live for Christ each day and place our talents and gifts in the service Christ’s kingdom. 

6. For the prayers we hold in the silence of our hearts. 

Priest: With Easter joy in our hearts, we present our prayers through your son Jesus Christ, our Lord forever and ever.  AMEN. 

16 May 2024 - Prayers of the faithful - Thursday of the 7th week of Easter - St Simon Stock

Lord Jesus - you call us to discipleship

Christ Jesus - you call us to stand up for our faith. 

Lord Jesus - you are our Savior and our Redeemer. 

Priest: With Easter joy, we present our prayers to our heavenly Father: 

1. That we in the Church may live as a Eucharistic people each day. May we give and share of ourselves, as Christ continually does for us. 

2. As we celebrate St Simon Stock today, we pray for our Carmelite nuns in the Diocese of Jackson and for our secular Carmelite group. 

3. For missionaries, for the sacrifices they make to spread that Gospel message. For those throughout the world who are persecuted for their faith.  

4. For our first responders, for the men and women in the military, and for our medical professionals.  

5. For our children and youth, may the Lord continue to bless them and guide them as their semester comes to an end. 

6. For the Gospel of Life, that all Christian may profess the dignity of human life in their words and actions.  

7. For the sick and shut-ins. For the repose of the souls of the faithful departed.  

8. For the prayers we hold in the silence of our hearts. 

Priest: We present these prayers, heavenly Father, through your Son Jesus Christ, our Lord forever and ever.  AMEN.  

15 May 2024 - prayers of the faithful - Wednesday of the 7th week of Easter

Lord Jesus - you have ascended into heaven. 

Christ Jesus - you are seated at the right hand of the Father. 

Lord Jesus - you hear the cry of the poor and the suffering.

Priest: As the season of Easter soon comes to a close, let us present our prayers to our heavenly Father: 

1. That God will grant us wisdom and inspire us in recognizing and using our gifts to enrich the faith community and to proclaim God’s kingdom. 

2. For missionaries and preachers who spread the Gospel message, that God will inspire them to announce God’s saving love and healing presence boldly and dynamically. 

3. For the healing of racism, that all nations and peoples may recognize the value and dignity that God has given to each person and work together to bring forth the kingdom of God in the world. 

4. That God will inspire our governmental leaders with courage and new understanding in the challenging decisions they have to make.  

5. That God will heal victims of violence from their pain, ease their fears, and give them the courage to engage with life fully. 

6. For the prayers we hold in the silence our hearts.  

Priest: As we celebrate the coming of the holy spirit in a special in the last week of the Easter season, we present our prayers through your son Jesus Christ, our Lord forever and ever.  AMEN.  

14 May 2024 - prayers of the faithful - St Mathias - Tuesday of the 7th week of Easter

Lord Jesus - you call us to a life of discipleship 

Christ Jesus - you are the beloved son of the Father 

Lord Jesus - you proclaim the kingdom of God

Priest: As we celebrate the feast of St Mathias today, we present our prayers to our heavenly Father:

1. That we may continue to proclaim the Gospel message through our words and our actions. 

2. That our Church leaders may continue to lead us in the spirit of the Apostolic church. 

3. That we may bring healing and reconciliation in the brokenness of our world. 

4. For those who are sick in body, mind, and spirit. 

5. For those who have recently come into the Church, that the Lord may continue to bless them on their journey. 

6. For the faithful departed, for their entry into eternal life. 

7. For the prayers we hold in the silence of our hearts. 

Priest: We faith and hope, we present our prayers through your son Jesus Christ, our risen Lord forever and ever.  AMEN. 

Prayers of the faithful - 12 May 2024 - The Ascension of the Lord

Introduction: Today, we hear Jesus tell us as his disciples to go out into the world to proclaim the Gospel message to every creature. In ascending to heaven, it becomes possible for Christ to be with the Church always and everywhere, rather than in just one place and time. As a Church, we continue our celebration of the risen Christ during the Easter season. 

Lord Jesus, you are the eternal Son of the Father: Lord, have mercy.

Christ Jesus, your presence fills the universe: Christ, have mercy.

Lord Jesus, you guide us home with you into bright glory: Lord, have mercy.

PRIEST:  Now, let us present our prayers for our needs and the needs of the world to the God who sent us his son, our Lord Jesus Christ:

1. For God’s holy Church throughout the world, that we might give glory to God just as Jesus Christ has done. We pray to the Lord. 

2.  That the leaders of our country proclaim justice and peace without regards to race, nationality, and religion. We pray to the Lord.

3. That those who celebrated the sacraments of initiation this Easter season may grow in their faith and understanding, we pray to the Lord.

4. For those who are persecuted for their religion, may they receive new life and new opportunities. We pray to the Lord.

5. For those who are graduating from high school, college, or other institutions this spring. We give thanks for their accomplishments and we pray for them as they undertake new challenges. We pray to the Lord.

6. For the sick and shut-ins of our community, for those in the hospital, hospice, and nursing home. We pay to the Lord. 

7. For the repose of the souls of the faithful departed, for their entry into eternal life. We pray to the Lord. 

8. For the prayers we hold in the silence of our hearts, for our prayer intentions spoken and unspoken, we pray to the Lord.

PRIEST:  God of all, we believe that we shall see the good things that you have in store for us in the land of the living. Hear the sound of our call, have pity on us and answer us, through Jesus Christ, our risen Lord forever and ever.  AMEN.