PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL

WEDNESDAY 28TH JANUARY 2015, FEAST OF ST THOMAS AQUINAS

CELEBRANT: Brothers, let us pray to God through Jesus Christ who has

given us the strength to work for him, that we may use all our talents in his
service.
1. For the leaders of the Church especially Her Ministers: that Christ may give them the
courage to use all the gifts which He has given to them in discharging their duties. Lord
hear us, Lord graciously hear us.
2. For Civil and Traditional Leaders: that using their talents, they may guide the people
whom they govern to work tirelessly for justice and peace in the world. R/
3. For our seminary community: that God may continue to guide and inspire the formators
and seminarians as they strive to live a good priestly life and follow the rules of priestly
formation respectively. R/
4. That those leaving in fear especially of death, may discover in Jesus the source of life,
hope, confidence and the courage to face death. R/
5. For the greater use of our talents in the community: that we may realize that as members
of the one family, each contribution we make to the community is great when done out of
love. R/
6. For the Dead: that they may rest in the bosom of God. R/
7. In the silence of our hearts, let us pray for our private intentions. R/
8. Hail Mary
CELEBRANT: Father, all that we have received comes to us from you, help us to
hear your word and to recognize your marvelous deeds in our lives. Through Christ
our Lord. Amen.