4) That we in this faith community who have been shown mercy by God might, in turn, be merciful to those who have wronged us, let us pray to the Lord. 5) That our deceased brothers and sisters in faith may know the splendor and glory of heaven, let us pray to the Lord. 6) (Special petition/s) PRIEST: God of Mercy, hear and answer our prayers which we offer you through Christ our Lord. * * * Tuesday, March 14, 2017 TUESDAY OF (Lec. 231) SECOND WEEK OF LENT 1) Isaiah 1:10, 16-20 2) Matthew 23:1-12 FOCUS: We are called to work for justice for all God’s people with hearts full of humility. Spreading the Gospel and working for justice and peace are at the heart of what it means to be a disciple of Jesus today. Bring your efforts, your prayer and your heart’s desire to be of humble service to others. LITURGY OF THE WORD The prophet Isaiah eloquently encourages us to put away our misdeeds, make justice our aim and to do good. In the Gospel, Jesus teaches that those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted. UNIVERSAL PRAYER PRIEST: Our God invites us to open our hearts and to him about our needs. We present these petitions with humble hearts. 1) That all members of our Church may be blessed with the grace needed to give of themselves more fully in humble love and service to God and neighbor, let us pray to the Lord. 2) That government leaders around the world will work to improve the lives of the most vulnerable among them, especially children, let us pray to the Lord. 3) That those burdened by poverty may be blessed with the resources and opportunities that may help them improve their lives, let us pray to the Lord. 4) That God will transform the hearts of those gathered here today, and lead us toward humble service to all in God’s family, let us pray to the Lord. 5) That those who have died, having lived as humble servants of God, may know the fullness of life and love in heaven, let us pray to the Lord.
4) That we in this faith community who have been shown mercy by God might, in turn, be merciful to those who have wronged us, let us pray to the Lord. 5) That our deceased brothers and sisters in faith may know the splendor and glory of heaven, let us pray to the Lord. 6) (Special petition/s) PRIEST: God of Mercy, hear and answer our prayers which we offer you through Christ our Lord. * * * Tuesday, March 14, 2017 TUESDAY OF (Lec. 231) SECOND WEEK OF LENT 1) Isaiah 1:10, 16-20 2) Matthew 23:1-12 FOCUS: We are called to work for justice for all God’s people with hearts full of humility. Spreading the Gospel and working for justice and peace are at the heart of what it means to be a disciple of Jesus today. Bring your efforts, your prayer and your heart’s desire to be of humble service to others. LITURGY OF THE WORD The prophet Isaiah eloquently encourages us to put away our misdeeds, make justice our aim and to do good. In the Gospel, Jesus teaches that those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted. UNIVERSAL PRAYER PRIEST: Our God invites us to open our hearts and to him about our needs. We present these petitions with humble hearts. 1) That all members of our Church may be blessed with the grace needed to give of themselves more fully in humble love and service to God and neighbor, let us pray to the Lord. 2) That government leaders around the world will work to improve the lives of the most vulnerable among them, especially children, let us pray to the Lord. 3) That those burdened by poverty may be blessed with the resources and opportunities that may help them improve their lives, let us pray to the Lord. 4) That God will transform the hearts of those gathered here today, and lead us toward humble service to all in God’s family, let us pray to the Lord. 5) That those who have died, having lived as humble servants of God, may know the fullness of life and love in heaven, let us pray to the Lord.
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