Prayer of the Faithful for the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Introduction(by the Presider): To God, who defends the poor and hears their cry, let us bring our prayers:

1. That we may care for the earth, our common home (pause for silent prayer). Lord, hear us
2. That people facing starvation in Gaza may be fed (pause for silent prayer). Lord, hear us.
3. That the war in Ukraine may end — and that its people may be free  (pause for silent prayer). Lord, hear us.
4. That the crippled, the blind and the lame may receive care (pause for silent prayer). Lord, hear us.
5. That Leaving Cert students may find a path in life that suits them (pause for silent prayer). Lord, hear us.
6. That everyone back at school this week may help each other (pause for silent prayer). Lord, hear us.

The presider prays for the dead: For all the faithful departed,  (especially N. and N.) that they may reach their heavenly home, in the city of the living God (we pray quietly for this). Lord, hear us.

Conclusion (by the Presider) O God of beauty, ever ancient yet ever knew, our hearts are restless till they rest in you: hear our prayers and bring us into your peace, we pray, through Christ our Lord. Amen