Ordinary Time: Summer
Intentions
Throughout Ordinary Time: Summer we are asked to pray for the following intentions:
Further Resources
- Ordinary Time: Summer prayer card [pdf]
- Ordinary Time: Summer Intentions [pdf]
notes (this page) for parish liturgy groups - Guidance on celebrating Special Days of Prayer [pdf]
- Table of Rubrics
- Ordinary Time: Seasonal Information
A Deeper Understanding between Christians and Jews
Background
Prayer
Roman Missal
Prayer of the Faithful
one of the following may be used or adapted according to local needs
Mass Texts
may be used when permitted - see Table of Rubrics
Opportunities and Challenges
Links
Those Who Suffer Persecution, Oppression and Denial of Human Rights
Background
Prayer
Roman Missal
Prayer of the Faithful
one of the following may be used or adapted according to local needs
- For the persecuted and voiceless throughout the world.
- For those in authority that they may protect the rights of each human life.
Mass Texts
may be used when permitted - see Table of Rubrics
Opportunities and Challenges
Links
Human Life
Background
Prayer
Roman Missal
Prayer of the Faithful
one of the following may be used or adapted according to local needs
- For all who care for and nurture human life from its very beginnings and growth to its final years.
- For legislators and those in authority may they respect and protect human life in all its stages.
Mass Texts
may be used when permitted - see Table of Rubrics
Opportunities and Challenges
Links
- Evangelium Vitae
- Day for Life website
- Day for Life 2006
- Liturgy Guide - full text [pdf]
- Valuing Difference - People with disabilities in the life and mission of the Church
- Day for Life 2005 - Liturgy Resources
- full text (pdf)
- Sunday Liturgy (rtf)
- Prayer for Parish meetings (rtf)
- Further Ideas (rtf)
- Day for Life 2005 - Further Resources
- Marriage: Celebrating Renewal (pdf)
- When someone is ill
A guide to Pastoral Care of the Sick (pdf)
Europe
Background
Pope John Paul II dedicated 6 patron saints to Europe:
- St Cyril and St Methodius (14 February)
- St Catherine of Siena (29 April)
- St Benedict (11 July)
- St Bridget of Sweden
- St Teresa Benedicta of the Cross
They reflect the rich spiritual history of the Continent from East to West and across the centuries. In the Cycle of Prayer Europe is remembered in the Summer when a number of the Feasts days occur.
Europe day is marked on 9 May which is the anniversary of the...
Prayer
Roman Missal
Prayer of the Faithful
one of the following may be used or adapted according to local needs
- For a deepening of knowledge and understanding of our common heritage of faith.
- For an openness to the stranger and a care for their needs.
Mass Texts
may be used when permitted - see Table of Rubrics
Opportunities and Challenges
Links
Seafarers
Background
Prayer
Roman Missal
Prayer of the Faithful
one of the following may be used or adapted according to local needs
- For those who sail the world to enable our safety and comfort.
- For families left behind that they may know stability and peace.
Mass Texts
may be used when permitted - see Table of Rubrics
Opportunities and Challenges
Links
- Apostleship of the Seas
