The Church
Governing Authorities and Salvation of the World
Those Burdened by Adversity or Difficulties
The Local Community
Prayers of the People
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Ideas for General Intercessions
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The Church
The Church
PRAYERS OF
THE FAITHFUL
For the Church
1 For all who serve in mission territories: that God will strengthen their spirits and help them to be effective witnesses to the Gospel
SOURCE: Joe Miller at The Sunday Website
We pray for the church on this MISSION SUNDAY, that ‘all hearts will be on fire and all feet on the move’ for the sake of the good news.
October 22, 2023
SOURCE: Australia Catholics
We pray for all PARTICIPANTS IN THE SYNOD as the first session enters its final week, that they will become a leaven of synodality for the whole people of God.
SOURCE: Australia Catholics
Government/World
Governing Authorities and
Salvation of the World
PRAYERS OF
THE FAITHFUL
For Governing authorities
and the
salvation of
the world
1 For all government officials and employees: that they may wisely use their offices to promote justice and the common good
SOURCE: Joe Miller at The Sunday Website
2 For those throughout the world whose faith is endangered by political systems or cultural practices
SOURCE: Joan DeMerchant at NCR/Celebration Archive
We pray for world leaders as UNITED NATIONS DAY approaches (24 October), that they will use all the power at their disposal to work for peace and especially to end the brutal bloodshed in the Holy Land.
October 22, 2023
SOURCE: Australia Catholics
Adversity/Difficulty
Those Burdened
by Adversity or Difficulties
PRAYERS OF
THE FAITHFUL
For those
burdened by adversity or difficulties
1 For civic leaders in places of unrest: that God will inspire their efforts to communicate, guide them in establishing just policies in their communities, and help them recognize the d\giftedness and dignity of each person
SOURCE: Joe Miller at The Sunday Website
2 For those whose lives have been impacted negatively by rules, laws and policies
SOURCE: Joan DeMerchant at NCR/Celebration Archive
We pray for the PEOPLE OF ISRAEL AND THE PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES, that the terrible cycle of killing and retaliation will end and seeds of healing and peace be sown.
October 22, 2023
SOURCE: Australia Catholics
Local Community
The Local Community
PRAYERS OF
THE FAITHFUL
For the Local Community
1 For the conversion of our hearts: that the false gods of power, prestige, pleasure, and security may be dethroned so that the God of mercy, compassion, forgiveness, and justice may receive our service
2 For all God’s people: that formed in the image and likeness of God, we will manifest God’s presence in our workplaces, our families, and our society
SOURCE: Joe Miller at The Sunday Website
3 For all the needs of this community; for the sick and dying; and for those who have died … (names)
SOURCE: Joan DeMerchant at NCR/Celebration Archive
We pray for taxpayers and all tax-paying entities, that they will willingly make their proper contribution to the COMMON GOOD of the national community.
October 22, 2023
SOURCE: Australia Catholics
Word Sunday
SOURCE: Australia Catholics
