Proper 16
Brothers and sisters, Jesus now sits at the right hand of the Father interceding for us. Therefore, let us join in unity with Him for our needs and for those of the whole world.
For the Church: knowing that the gates of hell will not prevail against Her, may She boldly proclaim that Jesus is the Christ, the Savior of the whole world.
Lord in Your mercy,
Hear our prayer.
For our Patriarch: that he will have the wisdom, favor and anointing of the Holy Spirit as he leads those whom God has entrusted to him.
Lord in Your mercy,
Hear our prayer.
For world leaders: that they may place the needs of all their people before any personal gain.
Lord in Your mercy,
Hear our prayer.
For those who have participated in the selfish taking of human life: that they may repent and seek forgiveness and peace in Christ alone.
Lord in Your mercy,
Hear our prayer.
For wayward children; that they may see their destructive ways and repent and return to the Lord.
Lord in Your mercy,
Hear our prayer.
For the conversion of nations that persecute God’s people and restrict the preaching of the Gospel.
Lord in Your mercy,
Hear our prayer.
For our own special intentions. (Pause)
Lord in Your mercy,
Hear our prayer.
God of infinite love and wisdom, hear our prayer and give us the grace to offer ourselves up as a living and holy sacrifice by serving You and one another in love. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
