Be Humble and Kind to the Poor
A
pleasant day to everyone!
Today’s gospel parable is concerned
not with table manners but with our inner disposition before the “table of the
Lord,” his offer of salvation. In the
Lord’s feast, there is no place for self-righteousness nor for the only too
human desire for honor and recognition. Rather, there are places for humility,
joy, and thanksgiving for the good things we have been invited to share.
Prayers
of the Faithful
(22nd
Sunday Ordinary Time)
(Priest): Let us pray for the needs of the
Church and of the men and women of today, that we may become more and more a
thankful and sharing people, let our response be:
“Lord, hear your people.”
(Reader):
· May the Church and
her leaders strive for humble service and simplicity rather than for power and
influence. We pray: (R)
· May government officials
and civil servants see their office as a public trust and so serve the people
with sincerity, dedication, and competence. We pray: (R)
· May no one among us
feel so superior as to exclude others or feel so inadequate as not to
contribute anything. Instead, may we be mutually enriched by one another. We
pray: (R)
· May we not try to
impress, impose, or seek advancement at the expense of others. We pray: (R)
· May all those
wounded and belittled by our words and actions forgive us and inspire us to
respect others more. We pray: (R)
· May the Lord
welcome our departed ones to his heavenly banquet. We pray: (R)
(Priest): Father of hope and consolation, hear
the prayers of your people and fill is with your love. May we work for your
kingdom in patience and perseverance.
Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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