Prayer for the Week (June 11-June 17, 2023)

Let us pray that our faith and love be deep and authentic: God of love and mercy, to our surprise your Son Jesus said to wavering, erring people, “Come, follow me.”  May we realize that it was to us he spoke. Give us the courage to give up our pride and reliance on our own achievements and practices. May we follow in faith and love the call of Jesus Christ and to reflect your love and mercy. Grant this through Christ our Lord who eternally dwells with you and the Holy Spirit, One God now and forevermore.  Amen.