17th Sunday in Ordinary Time

The Readings

Available from the USCCB here.

First Reading Isaiah 55:1-3

Responsorial Psalm Psalm 145:8-9, 15-16, 17-18

The hand of the Lord feeds us; He answers all our needs

Second Reading Romans 8:35, 37-39

Gospel Matthew 14:13-21

Prayers of the Faithful

• For Pope Francis and all who serve and minister to our church, guide us through the words of Jesus to live moral and ethical lives. We pray to the Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.
• For elected officials and those who hold public office, may they keep the needs of the poor and vulnerable in mind as they shape public policy. We pray to the Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.
• For all of us gathered here, who take part in the Eucharist, the living bread of Jesus, become bread for others as we go out into the world. We pray to the Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.
• For those affected by the coronavirus, due to illness, loss of unemployment, medical personnel and essential workers, that they find peace and strength in knowing that a loving God is with them. We pray to the Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.
• For all the world that we put our trust in the abundance of God’s never-ending love as we live through this pandemic. We pray to the Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.
• For Roger & Lois Gerardy; Allan Heiar; Don Ruden; Gina Danner; Coletta Hohnecker; Tom Flynn; Gerald, Susan & Kathy Wildand; Roy & Millie Schlickman; and all who have died, that they be welcomed into the abundance of life with our God. We pray to the Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.

Spiritual Communion Prayer

My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.

A Prayer for During the Pandemic

Holy Virgin of Guadalupe,
Queen of the Angels and Mother of the Americas.
We turn to you today as your beloved children.
We ask you to intercede for us with your Son,
as you did at the wedding in Cana.

Pray for us, loving Mother,
and gain for our nation and world,
and for all our families and loved ones,
the protection of your holy angels,
that we may be spared the worst of this illness.

For those already afflicted,
we ask you to obtain the grace of healing and deliverance.
Hear the cries of those who are vulnerable and fearful,
wipe away their tears and help them to trust.

In this time of trial and testing,
teach all of us in the Church to love one another and to be patient and kind.
Help us to bring the peace of Jesus to our land and to our hearts.

We come to you with confidence,
knowing that you truly are our compassionate mother,
health of the sick and cause of our joy.

Shelter us under the mantle of your protection,
keep us in the embrace of your arms,
help us always to know the love of your Son, Jesus. Amen.