Birthday of John the Baptist
June 24th
The Priest says:
Brothers and sisters, John the Baptist prepared the way for Jesus into a world divided and torn apart by sin. Let us now pray that Jesus will complete his work of reconciliation, bringing peace to all peoples and nations.
Reader:
We pray for the Church,
may her leaders and all her members live out the call of John the Baptist to repentance, putting God first in everything, and seeking his kingdom in every situation.
Lord, hear us.
We pray for the world in which we live,
may those responsible for the evil and cruelty in our world hear the voice of the Baptist today, and turn from their sin to live in the service of Christ.
Lord, hear us.
We pray for all those in need,
may all those who suffer find comfort in sorrow and strength in trials.
Lord, hear us.
We pray for those who have gone before us marked with the sign of faith,
may the Lord keep all the holy souls in his loving care, and bring them to share in his eternal kingdom.
Lord, hear us.
With love, Our Lady supporst us by her prayers. We join with her: as we say Hail Mary .
Let us bring our prayers to the Father.
The priest concludes the prayers:
Father, as John the Baptist announced the coming of your kingdom, may we be faithful witnesses in our day. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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