Here are 8 Different sets of prayers of the faithful specifically for Peace in Ukraine, and written following the instructions of the General instructions of the Roman Missal.
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Prayers of the Faithful for Peace in Ukraine
OPTION #1:
- For the Church, that she may continue to be a beacon of hope and a source of comfort for those suffering in the world, let us pray to the Lord.
- For civil authorities, that they may govern with wisdom and compassion, working tirelessly to bring about peace and justice, especially in Ukraine, let us pray to the Lord.
- For the people of Ukraine, that they may find strength in the face of adversity, and that their cries for peace may be answered, let us pray to the Lord.
- For the displaced and the refugees, that they may find safe havens and be welcomed with open arms, let us pray to the Lord.
- For all those who work towards peace, that their efforts may bear fruit, and that nations may turn away from war, let us pray to the Lord.
I. For our sick, bereaved, etc., special projects or events, let us pray to the Lord.
II. That the Son of Man may grant eternal rest to [Name(s)] and welcome them into the light of His presence, let us pray to the Lord.
OPTION #2:
- For the Holy Catholic Church, that she may remain united in her mission to spread the Gospel of peace and reconciliation, let us pray to the Lord.
- For world leaders, that they may work together to bring an end to violence and establish lasting peace in Ukraine, let us pray to the Lord.
- For the people of Ukraine, that they may find solace in their faith and strength in their communities, let us pray to the Lord.
- For those who have lost loved ones in the conflict, that they may be comforted by the hope of the Resurrection, let us pray to the Lord.
- For humanitarian workers, that they may be protected in their efforts to bring relief to those in need, let us pray to the Lord.
I. For our sick, bereaved, etc., special projects or events, let us pray to the Lord.
II. For the souls of [Name(s)], who followed Christ the Good Shepherd, that they may now enjoy the beatific vision forever, let us pray to the Lord.
OPTION #3:
- For the Church, that she may continue to be a source of light in times of darkness, offering hope to those affected by war, let us pray to the Lord.
- For the leaders of nations, that they may pursue peace with a sincere heart and work to resolve conflicts, especially in Ukraine, let us pray to the Lord.
- For the families in Ukraine who have been torn apart by violence, that they may be reunited in safety and peace, let us pray to the Lord.
- For the children who are suffering due to the conflict, that they may be protected from harm and given a future filled with hope, let us pray to the Lord.
- For the international community, that it may stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine and provide the necessary support to end the conflict, let us pray to the Lord.
I. For our sick, bereaved, etc., special projects or events, let us pray to the Lord.
II. That the Son of Man may grant eternal rest to [Name(s)] and welcome them into the light of His presence, let us pray to the Lord.
OPTION #4:
- For the Church, that she may guide her faithful to be peacemakers in a world torn by conflict, let us pray to the Lord.
- For the governments of the world, that they may prioritize diplomacy over war, and work towards peaceful resolutions, especially in Ukraine, let us pray to the Lord.
- For the people of Ukraine, that they may find comfort in the Lord during these trying times, let us pray to the Lord.
- For those who are displaced from their homes, that they may find shelter, support, and the opportunity to rebuild their lives, let us pray to the Lord.
- For peace organizations and all who work for reconciliation, that their efforts may be blessed and fruitful, let us pray to the Lord.
I. For our sick, bereaved, etc., special projects or events, let us pray to the Lord.
II. That the Son of Man may grant his salvation to those who have died, especially N., let us pray to the Lord.
OPTION #5:
- For the Church, that she may continue to proclaim the message of peace in Christ, even in the midst of conflict, let us pray to the Lord.
- For the leaders of nations, that they may heed the call for peace and work towards a just resolution in Ukraine, let us pray to the Lord.
- For the people of Ukraine, that they may be safeguarded from harm and find peace in their hearts, let us pray to the Lord.
- For the victims of violence, that they may be comforted by the presence of God and the support of their communities, let us pray to the Lord.
- For the international community, that it may act with urgency and compassion to bring about peace in Ukraine, let us pray to the Lord.
I. For our sick, bereaved, etc., special projects or events, let us pray to the Lord.
II. For the souls of [Name(s)], who followed Christ the Good Shepherd, that they may now enjoy the beatific vision forever, let us pray to the Lord.
OPTION #6:
- For the Church, that she may be a steadfast witness to the power of prayer and peace, let us pray to the Lord.
- For world leaders, that they may be guided by wisdom and compassion in their decisions, especially regarding the conflict in Ukraine, let us pray to the Lord.
- For the people of Ukraine, that they may find strength and hope in their faith during these challenging times, let us pray to the Lord.
- For those who have been injured or traumatized by the conflict, that they may find healing and peace, let us pray to the Lord.
- For the international efforts to bring peace to Ukraine, that they may be successful and bring about a swift end to the violence, let us pray to the Lord.
I. For our sick, bereaved, etc., special projects or events, let us pray to the Lord.
II. That the Son of Man may grant his salvation to those who have died, especially N., let us pray to the Lord.
OPTION #7:
- For the Church, that she may be a beacon of peace and a source of hope for those in despair, let us pray to the Lord.
- For the leaders of nations, that they may seek peace and justice in all their actions, with a special focus on ending the conflict in Ukraine, let us pray to the Lord.
- For the families in Ukraine who are suffering due to the ongoing violence, that they may be comforted and protected, let us pray to the Lord.
- For the children affected by the conflict, that they may be spared from further harm and find joy in the future, let us pray to the Lord.
- For all who are working to provide humanitarian aid in Ukraine, that their efforts may be blessed with success and safety, let us pray to the Lord.
I. For our sick, bereaved, etc., special projects or events, let us pray to the Lord.
II. For the souls of [Name(s)], who followed Christ the Good Shepherd, that they may now enjoy the beatific vision forever, let us pray to the Lord.
OPTION #8:
- For the Church, that she may stand firm in her mission to promote peace and unity among all peoples, let us pray to the Lord.
- For world leaders, that they may be moved by the suffering of the innocent and work tirelessly to end the conflict in Ukraine, let us pray to the Lord.
- For the people of Ukraine, that they may find refuge and strength in the Lord during this time of trial, let us pray to the Lord.
- For the victims of war, that they may receive the help they need to rebuild their lives and restore their communities, let us pray to the Lord.
- For all those who are advocating for peace, that their voices may be heard and their efforts rewarded, let us pray to the Lord.
I. For our sick, bereaved, etc., special projects or events, let us pray to the Lord.
II. That the Son of Man may grant eternal rest to [Name(s)] and welcome them into the light of His presence, let us pray to the Lord.
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