Petitions for July 24 and 25, 2021

Bread of Life, teach us to minister to people of all races, creeds, sexualities, andethnicities.Help us feed and clothe the poor, especially in communities of color, as is oursacred duty as followers of St. Vincent DePaul.Sung ResponseO Great Redeemer, you who fed the multitude, please inspire our electedofficials to make just decisions for all people…

Petitions for July 17 and 18, 2021

Oh, Merciful Shepherd, we ask for guidance, as we do the hard work ofcombating racism in our church. Help us to listen to our brothers and sisters inChrist.Let us not forget the far strides we have come in this work. We know that attimes it may seem impossible, but through you, ALL things are possible.Sung…

Petitions for July 10 and 11, 2021

Prayers of the faithful15 th Sunday of Ordinary TimeJuly 10-11, 2021 Loving God, we pray for all you have chosen to be your disciples. Mayyour wisdom and love guide our church leaders to be messengers ofyour mercy and peace.We pray for the leaders of our country that they will work for thecommon good and promote…

Petitions for July 3-4, 2021

Prayers of the Faithful14 th Sunday of Ordinary TimeJuly 3-4, 2021 Loving God, we pray for the Church throughout the world that we mayrecognize today’s true prophets and courageously heed their call.We are grateful for all our blessings as Americans. As we celebrate ourindependence, we pray that all in our country will soon know freedom…

Petitions for June 26-27, 2021

Prayers of the Faithful13 th Sunday of Ordinary TimeJune 26-27, 2021 Gracious God, we pray for the United States bishops, that they may be guided intheir decisions by the wisdom of Pope Francis.We pray for our St. Vincent community as we struggle with the issues of racism.May we be guided by your Holy Spirit. We…

Petitions for June 19-20, 2021

Prayers of the FaithfulJune 19-20 Twelfth Sunday of Ordinary Time Loving God, we pray for Pope Francis as he speaks your truth ofinclusion and human dignity for all. May church leaders carry out thistruth in word and action.In this year of Joseph, and on this day of remembrance, we pray for allfathers. May they, like…

Petitions for June 12-13, 2021

PETITIONS FOR THE ELEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME St. Vincent de Paul Church, June 12-13, 2021 Pray the petitions in 3 pairs. The response is said or sung after each pair.The sung response is: “Hear us, hear us, hear our prayer, O God.” We pray that communities, like our sister parish Las Anonas* in ElSalvador,…

Petitions for June 5 and 6, 2021

PETITIONS FOR THE FEAST OF THE BODY & BLOOD OF CHRIST St. Vincent de Paul Church, June 5-6, 2021 Pray the petitions in three pairs. The response is said or sung after each pair.The sung response is: “Hear us, hear us, hear our prayer O God,”For the spoken response, add “Let us pray to the…