PRAYING WITH THE WORD OF GOD
Prayers of the Faithful for September 7, 2025
Prepare concise intercessions with the day’s reading references, remembering the Church, the world, those in difficulty, and your parish.
September 7, 2025
Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
- First reading: Wisdom 9:13-18b
- Second reading: Philemon 9-10, 12-17
- Gospel: Luke 14:25-33
Calendar used: United States · References, not full Lectionary texts. Check your diocese’s local observances.
Reading-based draft prepared with AI assistance. Review the text with the celebrant before Mass.
THE UNIVERSAL PRAYER
Prayers of the Faithful for September 7, 2025
PRIEST · INTRODUCTION
As we hear Christ's call to follow him with undivided hearts, let us bring before God the needs of our Church and world.
Lord, hear our prayer.
For Pope Leo XIV and our bishop, that they may lead the Church with wisdom and courage in calling us to deeper discipleship.
Let us pray to the Lord.
For world leaders and those in authority, that they may choose justice and peace over division, serving the common good of all people.
Let us pray to the Lord.
For those torn by difficult choices between competing loyalties, that God's grace may guide them toward love and reconciliation with family and faith.
Let us pray to the Lord.
For the sick, the lonely, and those who carry heavy burdens, that Christ's healing presence may comfort and strengthen them.
Let us pray to the Lord.
For our parish community, that we may grow in faithful love for one another and commit ourselves fully to following Jesus.
Let us pray to the Lord.
For the deceased and all who have gone before us in faith, that they may rest in God's eternal peace and joy.
Let us pray to the Lord.
PRIEST · CONCLUDING PRAYER
Almighty God, you call us to follow your Son with our whole hearts. Hear these prayers, strengthen our resolve, and lead us always closer to you. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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