Prayers of the Faithful – August 30 & 31, 2025
Prayers of the Faithful – August 30 & 31, 2025
Presider:
With humility and trust in the God who lifts up the lowly, let us bring our prayers before the Lord.
Lector:
- For the Church, that we may lead with humility and serve without seeking recognition, we pray to the Lord.
- For leaders of nations, that they may put aside pride and work for justice, peace, and the dignity of all, we pray to the Lord.
- For the repose of the souls of the two children killed on Wednesday at Annunciation
- Catholic Church in Richfield. We also pray for the entire Annunciation community and
- all affected by Wednesday morning’s devastating violence, we pray to the Lord.
- For all who struggle with mental illness, deep inner turmoil, or marginalization, that they may find compassionate care, hope, and support, we pray to the Lord.
- For the grace to grow in inclusivity: that we may see the gifts of those who differ from us, and embrace these gifts in the life and mission of our Church, we pray to the Lord.
- For those who are ill and have asked for our prayers, [especially Brian Keegan. May they find comfort in the healing touch of God and by the loving care of family and friends. We pray to the Lord:
- Today we pray for our Beloved Dead including Patrick Klemisch, Toni Fitzgerald, Jeannette Negri, Charles Friend, Daniel Aquilar, and Marie Haugen We also pray for those who have more recently died; that they may now share fully in the risen and ascended life of Christ. We pray to the Lord:
Presider:
Loving God, You hear the cry of the lowly and lift up the humble. Hear our prayers this day and grant us hearts to serve You with generosity and peace. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.