Here are 7 Different sets of prayers of the faithful specifically for valentine’s day, and written following the instructions of the General instructions of the Roman Missal.
Thanks to the varied option, all conceivable circumstances are accounted for. Also, you can convert this into a pdf with the click of a single button, hopefully this saves you some time today to prepare for other aspects of the Mass.
PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL FOR VALENTINE’S DAY
OPTION #1:
- For the Church’s teaching on authentic love and marriage, that it may guide hearts, let us pray to the Lord.
- For engaged couples preparing for marriage, that they may grow in love and understanding, let us pray to the Lord.
- For married couples facing difficulties, that they may find healing and reconciliation, let us pray to the Lord.
- For widows and widowers remembering their loved ones today, that they may find comfort, let us pray to the Lord.
- For young people seeking their future spouse, that they may be guided by God’s wisdom, let us pray to the Lord.
I. For our sick, bereaved, etc., special projects or events, let us pray to the Lord.
II. For deceased spouses, especially N., that they may rest in God’s eternal love, let us pray to the Lord.
OPTION #2:
- That the Church may effectively witness to Christ’s sacrificial love, let us pray to the Lord.
- For those experiencing heartbreak, that they may find healing in God’s love, let us pray to the Lord.
- For single parents raising children, that they may be strengthened in their vocation, let us pray to the Lord.
- For couples struggling with infertility, that they may be consoled and supported, let us pray to the Lord.
- For those in long-distance relationships, that their love may be sustained, let us pray to the Lord.
I. For our sick, bereaved, etc., special projects or events, let us pray to the Lord.
II. For departed marriage counselors, especially N., that they may rest in peace, let us pray to the Lord.
OPTION #3:
- For the Church’s pastors, that they may be blessed with wisdom and courage in shepherding their flocks, let us pray to the Lord.
- For those suffering from domestic violence, that they may find safety and healing, let us pray to the Lord.
- For elderly couples witnessing to lifelong love, that they may inspire others, let us pray to the Lord.
- For military couples separated by deployment, that they may remain united in heart, let us pray to the Lord.
- For those ministering to engaged couples, that they may guide with wisdom, let us pray to the Lord.
I. For our sick, bereaved, etc., special projects or events, let us pray to the Lord.
II. For those who died before finding love, especially N., that they may find fullness in God’s love, let us pray to the Lord.
OPTION #4:
- For the Church in her universal ministry of mercy and reconciliation, that she may effectively reach those who have fallen away, let us pray to the Lord.
- For couples facing financial struggles, that they may support each other faithfully, let us pray to the Lord.
- For those caring for sick spouses, that they may find strength and patience, let us pray to the Lord.
- For couples seeking to adopt children, that they may be blessed in their desire, let us pray to the Lord.
- For those struggling with loneliness today, that they may know God’s love, let us pray to the Lord.
I. For our sick, bereaved, etc., special projects or events, let us pray to the Lord.
II. For deceased wedding ministers, especially N., that they may rest in peace, let us pray to the Lord.
OPTION #5:
- That the holy Catholic Church may remain united in fidelity to the Pope and Bishops in teaching the faith, let us pray to the Lord.
- For those in troubled marriages, that they may find guidance and hope, let us pray to the Lord.
- For divorced individuals seeking healing, that they may find peace, let us pray to the Lord.
- For young people to understand and value faithful marriage, let us pray to the Lord.
- For couples facing illness together, that they may support each other in faith, let us pray to the Lord.
I. For our sick, bereaved, etc., special projects or events, let us pray to the Lord.
II. For those who died on their wedding day, especially N., let us pray to the Lord.
OPTION #6:
- For the Church, that she may continue to be a beacon of truth and hope in an increasingly secular world, let us pray to the Lord.
- For couples struggling with addiction, that they may find healing together, let us pray to the Lord.
- For those experiencing betrayal, that they may find strength and wisdom, let us pray to the Lord.
- For intercultural couples facing unique challenges, that they may grow in understanding, let us pray to the Lord.
- For elderly spouses in nursing homes, that they may remain connected in love, let us pray to the Lord.
I. For our sick, bereaved, etc., special projects or events, let us pray to the Lord.
II. For those who died defending their spouses, especially N., let us pray to the Lord.
OPTION #7:
- That the Church may effectively minister to youth and young adults, nurturing their faith and vocation, let us pray to the Lord.
- For couples facing infidelity, that they may find healing and restoration, let us pray to the Lord.
- For those preparing to celebrate their first Valentine’s Day as married couples, let us pray to the Lord.
- For couples struggling with communication, that they may grow in understanding, let us pray to the Lord.
- For those called to the vocation of marriage, that they may respond with generosity, let us pray to the Lord.
I. For our sick, bereaved, etc., special projects or events, let us pray to the Lord.
II. For those who died reconciling with their spouses, especially N., let us pray to the Lord.