PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL

Fourteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time

Year A

Invitation to Prayer:

My brothers and sisters,

let us pray with one voice

to the God of revelation and mystery

for the meek and humble of the earth,

the building up of the Church

and the salvation of all people.

Concluding Prayer:

Lord God of heaven and earth,

by whose gracious will

the mysteries of the kingdom

are revealed to the childlike,

make us learn from your Son’s humility of heart,

that in shouldering his yoke

we may find refreshment and rest.

Through Christ our Lord.

Or:

With Jesus we give you thanks,

Father, Lord of heaven and earth,

for revealing to the humble

the mysteries of your love and salvation.

Set our hearts on your kingdom

and refresh our weary souls

with the grace of your Spirit

that we may shoulder the cross of Christ

with the joy that comes from serving you.

Through Christ our Lord.

PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL

Fourteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time - YEAR A - July 9, 2017

Deacon or Reader:

1.For the Church, praise-filled community of God’s people;

for those who share the burden of Christ and his Church;

for wise leaders who will know the simple and humble way of Christ;

and for the Catholic Church in Poland, the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

We pray to the Lord.

2.For peace and the needs of our world and country;

for the children of the world;

for those oppressed and weary;

and for all who struggle to build a just society.

We pray to the Lord.

3.For those experiencing the hardships of floods, fires or natural disasters;

for suitable weather for the crops;

and for all farmers, employees and seasonal workers.

We pray to the Lord.

4.For the renewal and safety of those on vacation;

for those seeking employment;

and for the sick, recovering and hospitalized.

We pray to the Lord.

5.For the spiritual and physical well-being of all parishioners;

for those who have died recently,

and for those who mourn and suffer loss.

We pray to the Lord.

PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL

Fourteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time - YEAR A - July 9, 2017

1.Deacon:Let us pray for the Church, praise-filled community of God’s people:

Reader:For those who share the burden of Christ and his Church;

for wise leaders who will know the simple and humble way of Christ;

and for the Catholic church in Poland, the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

We pray to the Lord.

2.Deacon:Let us pray for peace and the needs of our world and country:

Reader:For those oppressed and weary;

for the children of the world;

for those experiencing the hardships of floods, fires or natural disasters;

and for all who struggle to build a just society.

We pray to the Lord.

3.Deacon:Let us pray for the needs of our local community:

Reader:For suitable weather for the crops;

for the renewal and safety of those on vacation;

for the sick, recovering and hospitalized;

and for all farmers, employees and seasonal workers.

We pray to the Lord.

4.Deacon:Let us pray for the spiritual and physical well-being of all parishioners:

Reader:For those who are burdened or searching for God through Christ;

for those who have died recently,

and for those who mourn and suffer loss.

We pray to the Lord.