Morning Offering given
Village sleeps in
Coffee good
On Labor Day, we honor the dignity of work and pray for all workers,
asking for strength, compassion, and justice in the workplace.
Prayer for Workers:
“We pray for a renewed sense of dignity in the lives of all workers. God, in your goodness, you have made a home for the worker. Make a place in our hearts for compassion towards those who labor tirelessly for basic necessities. Be with us all, Christ Jesus, as we go about the busyness of our work. Amen.”
Thanksgiving for Work:
“We thank You for the blessing of work. We ask for strength to complete each day and for rest when we are weary. May our labor be fruitful and bring good for all. Amen.”
Prayer for Fair Treatment:
“We pray for fair treatment and just compensation for all workers. Let integrity and fairness guide all employers, and may respect and equity prevail in every workplace. Protect the rights of every worker. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
Prayer for Safe Working Conditions:
“Ensure safe working conditions for all. Guard against any danger and provide a secure environment where each person can perform their duties without fear of injury or harm. Be their shield and protector. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
Prayers of the Faithful:
“We pray for the men and women who are not able to find jobs, that they may have perseverance and determination as they seek ways to participate in God’s creative work. We pray for all essential workers, that they are provided safe working conditions and access to affordable healthcare.”
RIAY Day 244 “The Sorrowful Mysteries”
In September, the Catholic Church honors Our Lady of Sorrows, Our Lady of Dolours, the Sorrowful Mother or Mother of Sorrows, Our Lady of Piety, Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows or Our Lady of the Seven Dolours. All are names for Mary, mother of Jesus referring to sorrows in life.
The Seven Sorrows are
•The Prophecy of Simeon/The Circumcision of Jesus (Luke 2);
•Flight into Egypt (Matthew 2)
•Loss of the Child Jesus in the Temple of Jerusalem (Luke2)
•Mary meeting Jesus on the Via Dolorsa (Fourth Station of the Cross) (Luke 23:27/John 19:25)
•The Crucifixion of Jesus on Mount Calvary (Matthew 27, Mark 15, Luke 23, & John 19)
•Jesus’ Descent from the Cros (Matthew 27, Mark 15, Luke 23, & John 19)
•The Burial of Jesus by Joseph of Arimathea (Matthew 27, Mark 15, Luke 23, & John 19)
Know you are prayed for
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