6th Sunday in Ordinary Time

The Readings

Available from the USCCB here.

First Reading Leviticus 13:1-2, 44-46

Responsorial Psalm Psalm 32:1-2, 5, 11

I turn to You, Lord, in time of trouble, and You fill me with the joy of salvation.

Second Reading 1 Corinthians 10:31 – 11:1

Gospel Mark 1:40-45

Prayers of the Faithful

• For Pope Francis and all members of the Church, may they be strengthened and enlightened to show us the way to follow Jesus’ teachings. We pray to the Lord: Lord, hear our prayer.
• For the nations’ leaders of the world, may they be moved with pity and reach out to the poor, the sick, and the suffering people of their countries. We pray to the Lord: Lord, hear our prayer.
• For medical and front-line workers throughout the world who place themselves at risk to care for others, may they be protected and renewed in mind, body and spirit. We pray to the Lord: Lord, hear our prayer.
• For those who have been shunned and isolated from others due to illness or prejudice, may they find community and support from Catholic Charities. We pray to the Lord: Lord, hear our prayer.
• For Gilford Hohnecker; John A. Baumgartner; June & Kenneth Palm; John Schwendinger; Jack Holmes; Gina Danner; Melvin Freisinger; Paul H. & Darlene Freisinger; Barb Setter; and all who have died. 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.