Here is a prayer of intercession for October 30, 2011 (Proper 26A, Ordinary 31A), based on Matthew 23: 1-12.
For other Prayers of the People for October 30, 2011, see also:
General Intercessions
Let us pray today to the God of truth and love for truthfulness and authenticity in the Church and in the world, and let us say: Lord, hear our prayer.
For the Church, especially its leaders, that with courage and honesty they may take to heart the task of renewal and reconciliation, so as to become more the true face of Christ the Lord to the world of today, let us pray: Lord, hear our prayer.
For priests and religious, that the poverty and love of Christ and people may become visible in them and make their teaching credible, let us pray: Lord, hear our prayer.
For the Church, especially its leaders, that with courage and honesty they may take to heart the task of renewal and reconciliation, so as to become more the true face of Christ the Lord to the world of today, let us pray: Lord, hear our prayer.
For priests and religious, that the poverty and love of Christ and people may become visible in them and make their teaching credible, let us pray: Lord, hear our prayer.
For politicians and civic leaders, that their concern may not be honor and power but justice, dignity, and the unity of those whom they honestly serve, let us pray: Lord, hear our prayer.
For all who seek God with a sincere heart, for all who search for truth and justice, that their hunger may be satisfied; for reporters of newspapers, television and radio, that the truth may mean more to them than sensationalism and popularity, let us pray: Lord, hear our prayer.
For all Christian communities, including ours, that we may be truthful and reliable with one another, that our unity and friendship may be genuine, that we may not look down on those who err or doubt, let us pray: Lord, hear our prayer.
God our Father, help us to love and serve you and people in spirit and in truth, through him who is our way to you, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
