Here are 7 Different sets of prayers of the faithful specifically for reconcillation, 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 Reconciliation
OPTION #1:
- For the Church, that she may be an instrument of God’s mercy and reconciliation in the world, let us pray to the Lord.
- For leaders of nations, that they may work towards peace and reconciliation among peoples, let us pray to the Lord.
- For those burdened by guilt or shame, that they may find courage to seek God’s forgiveness, let us pray to the Lord.
- For our parish community, that we may be examples of forgiveness and reconciliation, let us pray to the Lord.
- For those preparing for the sacrament of Reconciliation, that they may experience God’s mercy, 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 faithful departed, especially [N.], that they may be reconciled to God and enjoy eternal peace, let us pray to the Lord.
OPTION #2:
- That the Church may effectively proclaim the healing power of God’s forgiveness, let us pray to the Lord.
- For public officials, that they may promote policies of justice and reconciliation, let us pray to the Lord.
- For those estranged from the Church, that they may find their way back to the sacraments, let us pray to the Lord.
- For our families, that they may be places of forgiveness and reconciliation, let us pray to the Lord.
- For our parish, that we may be a community of reconciliation and healing, let us pray to the Lord.
I. For our sick, bereaved, etc., special projects or events, let us pray to the Lord.
II. For all who have died, especially [N.], that they may be reconciled to God, let us pray to the Lord.
OPTION #3:
- For Pope [Name], that he may lead the Church in being a sign of God’s reconciling love, let us pray to the Lord.
- For world leaders, that they may seek peaceful resolutions to conflicts, let us pray to the Lord.
- For those struggling with addiction, that they may find healing and reconciliation, let us pray to the Lord.
- For our parish, that we may be a welcoming community for those seeking reconciliation, 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 in purgatory, that they may be purified and reconciled to God, let us pray to the Lord.
OPTION #4:
- That the Church may effectively minister the sacrament of Reconciliation, let us pray to the Lord.
- For those in authority, that they may work towards reconciliation in divided societies, let us pray to the Lord.
- For those who have been hurt by the Church, that they may find healing and reconciliation, let us pray to the Lord.
- For our community, that we may foster a spirit of forgiveness and understanding, let us pray to the Lord.
I. For our sick, bereaved, etc., special projects or events, let us pray to the Lord.
II. For our deceased brothers and sisters, especially [N.], that they may be reconciled with God, let us pray to the Lord.
OPTION #5:
- For the universal Church, that she may be a model of reconciliation and unity, let us pray to the Lord.
- For government leaders, that they may promote policies of restorative justice, let us pray to the Lord.
- For those who find it difficult to forgive, that they may experience God’s healing grace, let us pray to the Lord.
- For our parish ministries, that they may effectively support those seeking reconciliation, let us pray to the Lord.
I. For our sick, bereaved, etc., special projects or events, let us pray to the Lord.
II. For all the faithful departed, especially [N.], that they may be reconciled to God and enjoy eternal life, let us pray to the Lord.
OPTION #6:
- That the Church may continue to be a source of God’s reconciling love in the world, let us pray to the Lord.
- For international organizations, that they may facilitate dialogue and reconciliation among nations, let us pray to the Lord.
- For those burdened by past sins, that they may find peace through the sacrament of Reconciliation, let us pray to the Lord.
- For our local community, that we may be agents of reconciliation in our daily lives, 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 have died, especially [N.], that they may be reconciled with God and all the saints, let us pray to the Lord.
OPTION #7:
- For the Church’s ministers, that they may be compassionate witnesses of God’s forgiveness, let us pray to the Lord.
- For civic leaders, that they may work towards reconciliation in divided communities, let us pray to the Lord.
- For those who have left the Church, that they may find their way back to reconciliation, let us pray to the Lord.
- For our families and friends, that we may practice forgiveness and reconciliation, let us pray to the Lord.
I. For our sick, bereaved, etc., special projects or events, let us pray to the Lord.
II. For all the deceased, especially [N.], that they may be fully reconciled to God in heaven, let us pray to the Lord.