Prayers of the faithful for Married Couples – #7 OPTIONS
Here are 7 Different sets of prayers of the faithful specifically for married couples, 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 Married Couples
The sets of intentions in this post contain two optional intentions, labeled I and II. Intention I addresses a local, topical need for the living, while Intention II is for the deceased, with an option to add names if customary.
Thank you for providing the context and guidelines for writing prayers of the faithful for married couples. I’ll create 7 sets of prayers following your instructions. Here they are:
OPTION #1:
- For the Church, that she may continue to be a beacon of hope and support for married couples, let us pray to the Lord.
- For married couples facing financial difficulties, that they may find strength in each other and support from their community, let us pray to the Lord.
- For newlyweds, that they may build a strong foundation of love, trust, and faith in their marriage, let us pray to the Lord.
- For couples struggling with infertility, that they may find peace and fulfillment in God’s plan for their lives, let us pray to the Lord.
- For married couples experiencing conflict, that they may seek reconciliation and healing through open communication and forgiveness, let us pray to the Lord.
I. (For our sick, bereaved, parish project, events, etc., let us pray to the Lord.)
II. For all the members of our community who have died, especially N. Let us pray to the lord
OPTION #2:
- For the Church, that she may continue to be a source of guidance and support for married couples in their journey of faith, let us pray to the Lord.
- For couples preparing for marriage, that they may grow in love and understanding of the sacrament they are about to enter, let us pray to the Lord.
- For married couples experiencing the joys and challenges of raising children, that they may find wisdom and patience in their vocation as parents, let us pray to the Lord.
- For couples facing separation due to work, military service, or other circumstances, that they may remain united in heart and spirit, let us pray to the Lord.
I. (For our sick, bereaved, parish project, events, etc., let us pray to the Lord.)
II. For all the members of our community who have died, especially N. Let us pray to the lord
OPTION #3:
- For the Church in her universal ministry of mercy and forgiveness, let us pray to the Lord.
- For married couples celebrating milestone anniversaries, that they may continue to grow in love and devotion to each other, let us pray to the Lord.
- For couples struggling with addiction or mental health issues, that they may find healing and support in their journey towards recovery, let us pray to the Lord.
- For married couples who are caregivers to elderly parents or family members, that they may be granted strength and patience in their dual roles, let us pray to the Lord.
- For couples facing the loss of a spouse, that they may find comfort in their faith and the support of their community, let us pray to the Lord.
I. (For our sick, bereaved, parish project, events, etc., let us pray to the Lord.)
II. For all the members of our community who have died, especially N. Let us pray to the lord
OPTION #4:
- That the holy Catholic Church may continue to be a beacon of hope for married couples facing challenges in their relationships, let us pray to the Lord.
- For married couples experiencing the empty nest phase, that they may rediscover and strengthen their bond as a couple, let us pray to the Lord.
- For couples facing serious illness, that they may find strength in their love and faith to support each other through difficult times, let us pray to the Lord.
- For married couples of different faiths, that they may find ways to respect and nurture each other’s spiritual journeys, let us pray to the Lord.
- For couples struggling with forgiveness, that they may find the grace to heal past hurts and move forward in love, let us pray to the Lord.
I. (For our sick, bereaved, parish project, events, etc., let us pray to the Lord.)
II. For all the members of our community who have died, especially N. Let us pray to the lord
OPTION #5:
- For the Church in her universal ministry of supporting and strengthening marriages, let us pray to the Lord.
- For married couples facing unemployment or career changes, that they may support each other and trust in God’s providence, let us pray to the Lord.
- For couples experiencing marital difficulties, that they may find guidance and support through counseling and prayer, let us pray to the Lord.
- For married couples who are unable to have children, that they may discover meaningful ways to express their love and nurture others, let us pray to the Lord.
- For couples in long-distance marriages, that they may maintain strong bonds despite physical separation, let us pray to the Lord.
I. (For our sick, bereaved, parish project, events, etc., let us pray to the Lord.)
II. For all the members of our community who have died, especially N. Let us pray to the lord
OPTION #6:
- That the holy Catholic Church may continue to uphold and promote the sanctity of marriage, let us pray to the Lord.
- For married couples facing financial hardship, that they may find creative solutions and support to overcome their challenges, let us pray to the Lord.
- For couples struggling with communication issues, that they may learn to listen and express themselves with love and understanding, let us pray to the Lord.
- For married couples dealing with the loss of a child, that they may find comfort in each other and in their faith, let us pray to the Lord.
- For couples experiencing the challenges of blended families, that they may find unity and harmony in their new family dynamic, let us pray to the Lord.
I. (For our sick, bereaved, parish project, events, etc., let us pray to the Lord.)
II. For all the members of our community who have died, especially N. Let us pray to the lord
OPTION #7:
- For the Church in her role as a guardian of the sacrament of marriage, let us pray to the Lord.
- For married couples facing retirement, that they may find new ways to grow together and serve their community, let us pray to the Lord.
- For couples struggling with infidelity, that they may find the strength to rebuild trust and recommit to their marriage vows, let us pray to the Lord.
- For married couples who are first responders or essential workers, that they may be protected from harm and find balance in their work and family lives, let us pray to the Lord.
- For couples dealing with chronic illness or disability, that they may continue to support and uplift each other through life’s challenges, let us pray to the Lord.
I. (For our sick, bereaved, parish project, events, etc., let us pray to the Lord.)
II. For all the members of our community who have died, especially N. Let us pray to the lord