Below are the prayer petitions that will be offered at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Valley Park, Mo., during the weekend masses for the 14th Sunday of Ordinary Time, July 9, 2023.
For a greater awareness and understanding of those in our midst who are in need or who are suffering in any way, may Christ lead us to open our eyes, ears and hearts to take loving action…
- For all leaders throughout our Church, Pope Francis and Archbishop Rozanski, may their service be continually strengthened through the humility and meekness displayed by Christ, we pray to the Lord.
- For our government institutions and those who lead them, may God bless them with wisdom to solve problems and the courage to work for the common good, we pray to the Lord.
- For those searching for meaning in their lives and those dealing with burdens of all types, may they hear and respond to the invitation of Jesus and find rest in his love, we pray to the Lord.
- For peace in Ukraine and throughout the world, we pray to the Lord.
- For parishes throughout our Archdiocese, lay leaders, priests and administrators, the Holy Spirit free them from all anxiety and fear as they embrace new responsibilities and duties, we pray to the Lord.
- For an end to gun violence in families, our streets, and workplaces, may God change our hearts, protect the innocent and bring forth a new awareness of the dignity of each life, we pray to the Lord.
- For all who have died, may God grant them eternal rest and comfort those who mourn their loss, we pray to the Lord.
- We pause in silence with our prayers and the needs of our parish, we pray to the Lord.
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