Prayers of the Faithful
Prayers of the Faithful
Jesus invited those who are burdened to come to him, and he reveals the Father’s love to us. With confidence we pray for the needs of the Church and the world.
- For God’s blessings upon our efforts to restructure the Archdiocese: that the process may be peaceful and full of grace under the influence of the Holy Spirit, let us pray to the Lord.
- For vocations to the priesthood in the Archdiocese of Detroit, let us pray to the Lord.
- As we celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday, we pray for God’s abundant blessings upon the United States—and for a deeper respect for all human life and an end to the culture of violence in our country, let us pray to the Lord.
- For wise decisions by the leaders of our government, and for a return to civility in our political discussions, let us pray to the Lord.
- For the peaceful resolution to the war in Iran, for peace in Ukraine, and for the safety of our servicemen and women, let us pray to the Lord.
- For those who labor and are heavily burdened, that they may come to Jesus and find rest, let us pray to the Lord.
- We’ll take a moment in silent prayer now for the intentions of the persons around us (take five full seconds, then:) …let us pray to the Lord.
- For all the sick of our parish, and for others who have been commended to our prayers, remembering especially…
Doug Thomas Lisa Pyle Suzanne Temple
Sharon Martin Debbie Wallot
…let us pray to the Lord.
- For those who have died, that the mercy of God may embrace them, remembering especially Conchetta Cianci, Vince Micallef, and Sharon Reinhardt, let us pray to the Lord.
God of peace, you are compassionate, and gentle toward your people. With confidence, we place these petitions before you in the name of Jesus, who is Lord forever and ever. Amen.