Section:
prayers
Background
Today, Good Shepherd Sunday, is a special celebration of World Day of Prayer for Vocations. The worldwide Church invites us to honor all Christian vocations. We are called to be united as one flock under the guidance of our one shepherd, Jesus. By our baptism we are called, chosen, and sent to carry on the mission of Jesus.
Environment
Candle, Bible, fragrant oil or water
Hymn Suggestions
The One Same Spirit (Ward)
We Are Many Parts (Haugen)
The God Who Sends Us Forth (Foley)
Where Two or Three Have Gathered (Ridge)
Mary’s Song (New Britain CM)
Magnificat (Farrell)
Somos El Cuerpo De Cristo/We Are the Body of Christ (Cortez)
Reading Suggestions
Matthew 10:40-42; Luke 6:20-26; 1 John 3:1-2;
Colossians 3:12-17
Jeremiah 29:11-14; Isaiah 42:1-7; John 10:11-18;
1 Corinthians 12:12-13, 27-31.
Reflect and Share Suggestions
God gives us many gifts and talents to share with others. To what may God be calling you to? How may you best share who you are with others?
General Intercessions Suggestions
Confidently we offer our prayers to our Gracious God:
We join our voices as we respond: Gracious God, hear us.
For our Church leaders, bless them with wisdom and strength to guide your flock, we pray:
For leaders of nations, unite them in their efforts to establish peace and justice, we pray:
For our global community, open minds and hearts to listen and respond to the needs of others, we pray:
For those who are discerning a life choice, guide them and give them support, we pray:
For married couples, single Christians, priests, deacons, brothers and sisters, enrich their lives with love and compassion, we pray:
For what else should we pray:
Our Father
Sending Forth
Leader: May God, our Creator,
All: Bless us with a generous heart.
Amen!
Leader: May Jesus, our Good Shepherd,
All: Protect and guide us on the path of Christian service.
Amen!
Leader: May the Holy Spirit, our Sanctifier,
All: Inspire us to proclaim the Gospel in word and deed.
Amen!
Concluding Blessing Suggestion
One person starts by dipping his/her thumb in the oil or water and making the sign of the cross on the forehead of the person to his/her left using these words: “I bless you in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” Response: “Amen!” Continue around the circle.
