Thursday, August 20, 2026

Thursday's Community Prayer asks God to intercede for our community.

Today's prayer is led by senior Olivia Sterken.

Transcript

Take a moment to quiet yourselves in preparation for community prayer.

In the name of the Father and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Good and gracious God, we ask You to intercede for our world. Our response will be “Compassionate God, hear us.”

We pray for the protection and care of the vulnerable and marginalized. May the Church be a beacon of hope and justice, advocating for those in need and working to end injustice and abuse. Let us pray to the Lord…Compassionate God, hear us.

We pray for the protection of all human life from conception to natural death. Help us to cherish and uphold the dignity of every person, advocating for life and justice. Let us pray to the Lord…Compassionate God, hear us.

We ask You to inspire and call forth new vocations to the priesthood and religious life. Bless and sustain those who have answered Your call and guide them in their sacred mission. Let us pray to the Lord…Compassionate God, hear us.

We lift in prayer this afternoon our beloved Sisters of St. Joseph who have shared their mission of unifying love with us. Let us pray to the Lord…Compassionate God, hear us.

We commend to Your mercy the souls of the departed, especially those who have died in faith. Grant them eternal rest and may perpetual light shine upon them. Let us pray to the Lord…Compassionate God, hear us.

For our protection during hurricane season through the intercession of Our Lady of Prompt Succor, let us pray to the Lord…Compassionate God, hear us.

Call to mind the intentions of your heart.

Let us pray to the Lord…Compassionate God, hear us.

Amen. St. Joseph, pray for us.

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.