Let us pray with today’s Gospel Reading (Luke 6:12-19):
Lord Jesus Christ,
Today, as we celebrate the Feast of Saints Simon and Jude, Your holy Apostles, we come before You with grateful hearts. Teach us, O Lord, to follow Your example by placing prayer at the center of our lives and seeking Your wisdom before making important decisions.
Lord, in a world filled with noise, distractions, and uncertainty, help us find our own mountain of prayer, a quiet place where we can listen to Your voice and discover Your will. When we face difficult choices, give us the patience to seek Your guidance rather than rely solely on our own understanding. May our decisions be rooted in faith, guided by Your Spirit, and directed toward love and service.
Lord Jesus, You called ordinary people to become Your Apostles and entrusted them with the extraordinary mission of proclaiming Your Kingdom. Through Sts Simon and Jude, remind us that You do not call us because we are perfect, powerful, or without weakness. You call us because You love us and desire to work through us. Give us the courage to answer Your call faithfully, even when the path is difficult or the future uncertain.
Saint Simon, zealous Apostle, inspire us to serve God with wholehearted devotion. Teach us to direct our passion toward what is good, to stand firm in our convictions, and to work tirelessly for the truth of the Gospel. Saint Jude, faithful Apostle and witness to Christ, intercede for us when we feel discouraged, overwhelmed, or tempted to lose hope. Help us remain steadfast in trials, trusting that God’s promises never fail and that His love can bring light into our darkest moments.
Merciful Jesus, as the people gathered to hear You and to be healed of their diseases, they sought to touch You because power came forth from You and brought healing to all. Lord, we come before You with our own wounds, burdens, fears, and struggles. Heal our hearts of bitterness, our minds of anxiety, our families of division, and our communities of hatred and indifference. Touch those who are sick, comfort those who mourn, strengthen those who are weary, and restore hope to those who feel forgotten.
Lord, help us remember that every disciple has a mission. May we faithfully bring Christ to our homes, workplaces, parishes, and communities, trusting that even our smallest acts of love can become channels of Your grace.
Saints Simon and Jude, Pray for us
Amen🙏🌹❤️