6^th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Introduction(by the Presider):Jesus calls us to live a love shaped by integrity of heart. Aware of our need for God’s grace to live this call, we turn now to our loving Father.

1. For the Church: that she may guide all people to live according to the spirit of God’s law. Lord, hear us.
2. For the Diocese of Cork and Ross: that, guided by the Holy Spirit, it may be renewed in faith and mission. Lord, hear us.
3. For those who seek wisdom: that God may reveal the truth to all who are searching. Lord, hear us.
4. For vocations to the priesthood and religious life:that those whom God is calling may respond with generous hearts. Lord, hear us.
5. For those pushed to the edges of society:that we may challenge injustice and exclusion by responding with compassion and genuine care. Lord, hear us.
6. For peace in our world: that God may bring an end to war and violence, and teach us to live as peacemakers. Lord, hear us.

The Presider prays for the dead: For those who have died (especially N & N): that they may share in the promised joy of the resurrection and the glory of eternal life. Lord, hear us.

Conclusion(by the Presider): Faithful and loving Father, you place before us the way of life and blessing. Hear the prayers we offer in trust, through Christ our Lord.

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Introduction(by the Presider):Jesus teaches us to love God and one another with kind and honest hearts. Knowing that we need God’s help, we now pray to our loving Father.

1. For the Church: that she may help people everywhere to live as God asks us to live. Lord, hear us.
2. For the Diocese of Cork and Ross:that God may guide and bless us. Lord, hear us.
3. For those who are looking for answers:that God may help them to know what is true and good. Lord, hear us.
4. For those God is calling to be priests or religious:that they may say yes with loving and happy hearts. Lord, hear us.
5. For people who feel left out or forgotten:that we may treat them with kindness and care, and help make things fair. Lord, hear us.
6. For peace in our world:that we may learn to solve problems without fighting, and treat one another with kindness and respect. Lord, hear us.

The Presider prays for the dead: For those who have died (especially N & N): that God may welcome them into new life and happiness. Lord, hear us.

Conclusion(by the Presider):Loving Father, you show us the way to live and love. Hear the prayers we have made today. We ask this through Jesus our Lord. Amen.