Prayers of the Faithful – Lent 2013
Petitions for the Prayers of the Faithful at Masses during the Lenten Season.
“As the Body of Christ, We Serve One Another.”
- May we set an example of mercy and generosity by becoming involved in efforts to assist those in need
- For the poor, the homeless, and the addicted, may we not turn away from them, and instead may we earnestly attempt to lighten their load
- For those who provide loving and compassionate care to the ill, the poor, the homeless, and the abused, we thank you Lord
- For those suffering from illness, disability, homelessness, poverty, or hopelessness, may they trust that God will not abandon the work of His hands, but will share their joy and pain
- O Lord, help us to end the suffering of the poor and bring healing to all of your creation
- For the economically poor of our world—the homeless, the hungry, those without healthcare or education—that we may respond to their needs and work toward the elimination of poverty
- Strengthen us to continue seeking an ever more just society that acts in harmony and interdependence with all creation
- Help us to create a community that promotes justice and respect for all people, especially the most vulnerable
- For the desire to give all that we are and all we have as an offering to God
- May we have deeper compassion and love for the weak, the broken, and the least of our brothers and sisters
- For the parishioners who volunteer in our church and community, sharing their gifts, that they might discover a deeper relationship with God through their service
- That God will inspire us to live the life of a committed disciple through the sharing of our time and our abilities
- That our sharing of our time, talent, and treasure will be a sign our faith, as well as our commitment to help those in need
- That we may reverence the Earth and work toward the sustainability of life and toward universal recognition of the fundamental right to water (NOTE: Use this prayer on Holy Thursday. Our collection will benefit Water Missions International.)
- May we join with the Church around the world to aid environmental refugees with our prayers, our financial support, and our advocacy to reduce environmental destruction
- That we will protect our shared waters and atmosphere, and sustain the earth's natural systems upon which all life depends
- That we may be ever better stewards of God's creation –our shared water, air, and soil—protecting the Earth for future generations
- That we and our leaders may work to lessen the harmful effects of the changing global climate on the poor and vulnerable in our cities, coastal areas, and in developing nations
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