Weekly Prayers of the Faithful

30th Sunday of Ordinary Time, October 27, 2024

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As we near the end of Respect Life Month, we turn to the Father asking that our actions will reflect gratitude for all his creation.  

  1. That this last week of the Synod on Synodality will be inspired by the Holy Spirit so that the participants will produce results that enrich the Church and draw all people toward the welcoming arms of Jesus.  We pray to the Lord.
  2. That those refugees forced to depart their homes in tears will be consoled by the Lord, led to brooks of water on a level road so that none shall stumble, and find peace that allows them to return to their residences and homelands as an immense throng.  We pray to the Lord.
  3. That the canonization of the Martyrs of Damascus last weekend will be a sign of hope and ecumenism in the midst of bloodshed, and that their intercession will lead to an end to the conflict in Israel, Palestine, and other parts of the Middle East.[1]  We pray to the Lord. 
  4. That the priests and bishops who offer gifts and sacrifices for sins will deal patiently with the ignorant and erring, recognizing they themselves are beset with weaknesses.  We pray to the Lord.
  5. That those who are persecuted when they cry out in prayer will have the courage of Bartimaeus to cry out all the more.  We pray to the Lord.
  6. That we will not be like those who rebuked Bartimaeus when he called out for pity but will respond to those who cry out in need in ways that demonstrate our respect for life and love of our neighbors.  We pray to the Lord.
  7. That as Bartimaeus threw off his protective cloak when approaching Jesus, we will not hide behind our insecurities, false narratives, and defensive shells but may approach Jesus openly admitting what we need. We pray to the Lord.
  8. That we may embrace the grace to see clearly, to follow Jesus on the way, and to be saved by faith.  We pray to the Lord.
  9. That our approaching election may be marked by considerate dialog, careful consideration of important issues, and conscientious voting that demonstrates our gratitude for the freedoms we enjoy.  We pray to the Lord.
  10. That those who are ill may be inspired by Bartimaeus, who asked Jesus to be cured of his affliction, to pray to the Lord for relief and for clear vision of his will for them.  We pray to the Lord.
  11. That those who were left on the side of the roadside to die in war torn or impoverished nations may be received into the eternal peace of heaven for all eternity.  We pray to the Lord. 

O God, we are grateful for your answer to our petitions as we strive to know and follow your will.  We make these prayers through Christ our Lord.   Amen.

[1] Based on comments of Fr. Luke Gregory, a Franciscan Priest with the Custody of the Holy Land regarding the canonization of the Martyrs of Damascus on October 20, 2024.

30th Sunday of Ordinary Time, October 27, 2024

As we near the end of Respect Life Month, we turn to the Father asking that our actions will reflect gratitude for all his creation.  

  1. That this last week of the Synod on Synodality will be inspired by the Holy Spirit so that the participants will produce results that enrich the Church and draw all people toward the welcoming arms of Jesus.  We pray to the Lord.
  2. That those refugees forced to depart their homes in tears will be consoled by the Lord, led to brooks of water on a level road so that none shall stumble, and find peace that allows them to return to their residences and homelands as an immense throng.  We pray to the Lord.
  3. That the canonization of the Martyrs of Damascus last weekend will be a sign of hope and ecumenism in the midst of bloodshed, and that their intercession will lead to an end to the conflict in Israel, Palestine, and other parts of the Middle East.[1]  We pray to the Lord. 
  4. That the priests and bishops who offer gifts and sacrifices for sins will deal patiently with the ignorant and erring, recognizing they themselves are beset with weaknesses.  We pray to the Lord.
  5. That those who are persecuted when they cry out in prayer will have the courage of Bartimaeus to cry out all the more.  We pray to the Lord.
  6. That we will not be like those who rebuked Bartimaeus when he called out for pity but will respond to those who cry out in need in ways that demonstrate our respect for life and love of our neighbors.  We pray to the Lord.
  7. That as Bartimaeus threw off his protective cloak when approaching Jesus, we will not hide behind our insecurities, false narratives, and defensive shells but may approach Jesus openly admitting what we need. We pray to the Lord.
  8. That we may embrace the grace to see clearly, to follow Jesus on the way, and to be saved by faith.  We pray to the Lord.
  9. That our approaching election may be marked by considerate dialog, careful consideration of important issues, and conscientious voting that demonstrates our gratitude for the freedoms we enjoy.  We pray to the Lord.
  10. That those who are ill may be inspired by Bartimaeus, who asked Jesus to be cured of his affliction, to pray to the Lord for relief and for clear vision of his will for them.  We pray to the Lord.
  11. That those who were left on the side of the roadside to die in war torn or impoverished nations may be received into the eternal peace of heaven for all eternity.  We pray to the Lord. 

O God, we are grateful for your answer to our petitions as we strive to know and follow your will.  We make these prayers through Christ our Lord.   Amen.

[1] Based on comments of Fr. Luke Gregory, a Franciscan Priest with the Custody of the Holy Land regarding the canonization of the Martyrs of Damascus on October 20, 2024.

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