32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

The Readings

Available from the USCCB here.

First Reading Wisdom 6:12-16

Responsorial Psalm Psalm 63:2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8

My soul is thirsting for You, O Lord my God.

Second Reading 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Gospel Matthew 25:1-13

Prayers of the Faithful

• That Church leaders show us the way to be good and faithful servants, we pray to the Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.
• That government leaders, especially those newly elected, will govern wisely and justly. We pray to the Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.
• That hope is given to the people of the world who are experiencing anxiety, doubt and despair, we pray to the Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.
• That healthcare workers throughout the world may be protected from disease as they care for the sick and dying. We pray to the Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.
• That we as a community help to provide joy and support to all who face the upcoming holiday season alone or with sadness and trepidation. We pray to the Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.
• That Roger & Lois Gerardy; Gina Danner; Deceased Members of the Al Sloan Family; June & Kenneth Palm; Roger Bahl; John Portz Family; David & Judy Ochs; Dick & Delphine Dolter; Melvin Freisinger; Barb Setter; and all who have died may know eternal rest and peace in the house of 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.