Intercessions

May we honor and respect the differences among us, and celebrate them, rather than allow them to divide us, we pray:
 
May each of us use our unique gifts and talents to serve others, we pray:
 
May those suffering from illness of body, mind or spirit know healing and strength, and may those striving to find cures know success in their work, we pray:
 
May parents, teachers, catechists and all who work with young people be examples of Christ-like living, we pray...
 
May victims of abuse, hatred, violence, prejudice, bigotry, and injustice receive the support and encouragement they need and deserve, we pray...
 
May those in need receive in abundance through our generosity and through charities and programs that also provide dignity and respect, we pray...
 
May those who have died enjoy eternal peace, we pray...

For the unity of all Christians: and for peace and understanding between people of all faiths, we pray...
 
For our nation and our world, as we observe the anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade decision this week: may we cherish and protect the gift of life, and work to improve the living conditions of all people, we pray...
 
For racial harmony: As we remember the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Junior, may all people live and work together in peace and understanding, we pray...
 
For our nation, as a new administration enter office this week … May we find our way to unity and peace, within our nation and throughout the world, we pray...
 
For the poor, the sick, and for all in need of prayer … May they know the tender care of our loving God, we pray...

For all those affected by, and fighting, the California wildfires, and for those affected by other disasters: May they receive the care, support, and strength they need in this troubling time, we pray...
 
For those who have died: May they rest in eternal peace, and may their loved ones be comforted, we pray…

For the Church: May we be a welcoming and inspiring model of Christ, we pray…
 
For those who serve in public office, and for all citizens: May we create a world where all are free to exercise their faith, respecting and honoring each other, we pray…
 
For joy within our families: May we create homes that are nurturing to all, we pray…
 
For the sick, those in need, the elderly and the fragile: May we reach out to someone who needs us, we pray…
 
For a greater reverence for life: May we see an end to abortion, war, violence, abuse and terrorism, we pray…           
 
For all those affected by storms, fires, floods, severe cold, and other destructive and dangerous acts of nature, we pray:
 
For those who have died: May they hear God proclaim: “This is my beloved, in whom I am well pleased”, we pray…

May the Church truly be the hands and feet of Christ, making his presence known by works of peace and justice, we pray…
 
May leaders of nations respect religious freedom, and may those who suffer religious persecution be allowed to freely live and profess their faith, we pray…
 
May our nation work with other nations to find workable beginning new lives in this country be welcomed, accepted and supported through their difficult transition, we pray…
 
May our homes be havens of peace, our families a source of joy, our children safe, our elders respected, and all people provided for and kept free from harm, we pray…
 
May war, hatred, abuse, neglect, and discrimination disappear from our world, and be replaced by acceptance, compassion and kindness, we pray…
             
May families who are grieving the loss of a loved one find peace and comfort in Jesus, we pray…