Prayer of the Faithful for 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Introduction(by the Presider): Let us ask our God of compassion to hear and help us:

1. That Christian leaders may practice what they preach (pause for silent prayer). Lord, hear us
2. That strangers and foreigners may be protected (pause for silent prayer). Lord, hear us.
3. That all intolerance and prejudice may be defeated (pause for silent prayer). Lord, hear us.
4. That Christians may show charity to everyone (pause for silent prayer). Lord, hear us.
5. That victims of crime may have the support they need (pause for silent prayer). Lord, hear us.
6. That we may treat everyone we meet with love (pause for silent prayer). Lord, hear us.

The presider prays for the dead: For our dead, (especially N. and N.) tthat they may have a high reward for their good deeds (pause for silent prayer). Lord, hear us.

Conclusion (by the Presider) O God of love and compassion, you turn towards your people in their need, listen to the prayer we make, through Christ our Lord. Amen.