PRAYING WITH THE WORD OF GOD
Prayers of the Faithful for May 30, 2024
Prepare concise intercessions with the day’s reading references, remembering the Church, the world, those in difficulty, and your parish.
May 30, 2024
Thursday of the Eighth Week in Ordinary Time
- First reading: 1 Peter 2:2-5, 9-12
- Gospel: Mark 10:46-52
Calendar used: United States · References, not full Lectionary texts. Check your diocese’s local observances.
US ordinary weekday. Corpus Christi is observed on this Thursday in some other jurisdictions; do not call this the universal observance for all countries.
Reading-based draft prepared with AI assistance. Review the text with the celebrant before Mass.
THE UNIVERSAL PRAYER
Prayers of the Faithful for May 30, 2024
PRIEST · INTRODUCTION
Jesus heard the cry of Bartimaeus and restored his sight. Let us bring our prayers to God, who listens to all who call upon him.
Lord, hear our prayer.
For the Church and her pastors, that God may strengthen their faith and their care for people who seek help.
Let us pray to the Lord.
For world leaders and those in authority, that they may work for justice, peace, and the common good of all people.
Let us pray to the Lord.
For people with disabilities and those whose cries for help go unheard, that they may find compassion and receive the support they need.
Let us pray to the Lord.
For the sick and suffering, that Christ's healing touch may bring them comfort and restore them to health and wholeness.
Let us pray to the Lord.
For our parish community, that we may listen to one another with open hearts and respond generously to those in need.
Let us pray to the Lord.
For all the faithful departed, that they may rest in God's peace, and for those who mourn them, that they find consolation.
Let us pray to the Lord.
PRIEST · CONCLUDING PRAYER
God of mercy, you hear the prayers of your people. Grant us the grace to listen as you listen, and to serve as Christ served. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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