Prayer of the Faithful for the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Introduction(by the Presider): We bring our prayers to God, who provides for the poor and oppressed.

1. That we may care for the earth, our common home (pause for silent prayer). Lord, hear us
2. That all Christians may be compassionate (pause for silent prayer). Lord, hear us.
3. That peace may come soon to Gaza, Sudan and Ukraine (pause for silent prayer). Lord, hear us.
4. That strong nations may protect the weak (pause for silent prayer). Lord, hear us.
5. That people who are exploited may win justice (pause for silent prayer). Lord, hear us.
6. That we may be true friends to those who need us (pause for silent prayer). Lord, hear us.

The presider prays for the dead:  For our friends who have died (especially N and N), that they may be raised up at the last day (we pray quietly for this). Lord, hear us.

Conclusion (by the Presider) God of righteousness, you are just to the poor and oppressed: listen to our prayers, we ask you, through Christ our Lord. Amen.