QUICK REFERENCE Date: October 19, 2025 (Note: Date will vary each year) Liturgical Season: 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C Readings: Exodus 17:8-13 | Psalm 121 | 2 Timothy 3:14-4:2 | Luke 18:1-8 Theme: Persistent prayer requires exhausting work, community support, and the counterintuitive choice to keep looking up when everything pulls our gaze down. WHERE ARE WE? In Exodus: Israel has just crossed the Red Sea (Exodus 14), received water...
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The Pharisee isn't a cartoon villain. He's exhausted. He's been showing up faithfully for YEARS while others flake. He fasts twice a week—do YOU? He tithes on everything—do YOU? His resentment...
Celebrant: Brothers and sisters, Moses raised his hands in prayer and his arms grew heavy, yet with the support of Aaron and Hur, Israel prevailed. A widow persisted in her cry for justice and was finally heard. With confidence in the God who neither slumbers nor sleeps, let us lift up our prayers for the Church and for the world. For the Church: That all who shepherd God's people - bishops, priests, deacons, and pastoral leaders - may have...
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Presider: As we begin this season of watchful waiting, let us bring our prayers before the Lord who comes to us in light. For Pope Leo and all who keep watch over the Church: that they may lead with...
NOTE FOR LITURGY PLANNERS These intercessions are offered as a complete set, but you are invited to choose 4-5 petitions that resonate most with your community's current needs. Select the prayers...
NOTE FOR LITURGY PLANNERS These intercessions are offered as a complete set, but you are invited to choose 4-5 petitions that resonate most with your community's current needs. Select the prayers...
Celebrant: Brothers and sisters, Abraham left the crossroads of his father's journey and completed the path to God's promise. With the faith of those who know they are chosen and beloved, let us...
Celebrant: Brothers and sisters, we have learned that our life is hidden with Christ in God. With confidence in our Abba Father, let us bring our prayers before the One whose breath sustains us. For...
17th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year C Celebrant: Like Abraham, we approach our loving God with bold confidence, bringing the needs of our world to the One who delights in our every prayer. Reader:...
