Here are 7 Different sets of prayers of the faithful specifically for retreats, 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 Retreats
OPTION #1:
- For the holy Church of God, that she may continue to guide all people to deeper conversion and union with Christ, let us pray to the Lord.
- For the Pope, bishops, priests, deacons, and all ministers, that they may lead the faithful to an ever greater love of God through their witness and service, let us pray to the Lord.
- For all retreat participants, that this time of prayer and reflection may open their hearts to the transforming power of God’s grace, let us pray to the Lord.
- For those giving the retreat, that the Holy Spirit may inspire their words and fill them with wisdom to touch lives, let us pray to the Lord.
- For our parish community, that having been renewed in the spirit, we may go forth as disciples on mission, 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 welcome into his kingdom those who have died, especially [N], let us pray to the Lord.
OPTION #2:
- For the Church, that she may be a beacon of hope, drawing all to the light of Christ, let us pray to the Lord.
- For our spiritual leaders, that they may have the courage to proclaim the truth of the Gospel without compromise, let us pray to the Lord.
- For all on retreat, that their minds and hearts may be opened to hear God’s voice and respond generously, let us pray to the Lord.
- For those struggling with sin, doubt, or hardship, that this retreat may offer them consolation and renewed faith, let us pray to the Lord.
- For our parish (community), that we may be strengthened through this retreat to live as true disciples of Jesus Christ, 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 welcome into his kingdom those who have died, especially [N], let us pray to the Lord.
OPTION #3:
- For the one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church, that she may shine forth as the universal sacrament of salvation, let us pray to the Lord.
- For the successor of Peter and all bishops in communion with him, that they may lead with courage and conviction, let us pray to the Lord.
- For all retreatants, that in this sacred time they may be renewed in mind, heart, and spirit, let us pray to the Lord.
- For those who thirst for meaning and purpose, that on this retreat they may discover the living waters of Christ, let us pray to the Lord.
- For our community, that strengthened by God’s grace, we may become witnesses of the Gospel to the world, 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 dead whose faith was known to God alone, that the Lord may lead them into the light of his eternal kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.
OPTION #4:
- For the Church, the sacrament of Christ’s abiding presence, that she may faithfully proclaim the Good News, let us pray to the Lord.
- For the Holy Father and all bishops, that they may guide the Church in unity, holiness, and zeal, let us pray to the Lord.
- For all making this retreat, that it may be a time of profound encounter with the living God, let us pray to the Lord.
- For those burdened by sin, sorrow, or anxiety, that this retreat may bring them the healing grace of Christ, let us pray to the Lord.
- For our parish family, that renewed by this spiritual experience, we may be a light to the world, let us pray to the Lord.
I. For our sick, bereaved, etc., special projects or events, let us pray to the Lord.
II. For [Names], our deceased relatives and friends, that they may find everlasting happiness in the embrace of our merciful Father, let us pray to the Lord.
OPTION #5:
- For the Church, that she may continually call all people to repentance and a deeper faith in Christ, let us pray to the Lord.
- For our Holy Father and bishops, that they may tirelessly uphold the truths of the Gospel, let us pray to the Lord.
- For all on retreat, that their hearts may burn within them as Christ speaks through his Word, let us pray to the Lord.
- For those seeking God’s will in their lives, that this retreat may grant them wisdom and courage, let us pray to the Lord.
- For our community, that we may be transformed by this spiritual renewal to live as missionary disciples, let us pray to the Lord.
I. For our sick, bereaved, etc., special projects or events, let us pray to the Lord.
II. For N., who recently passed away, that having shared in the sufferings of Christ, he/she may also share in the glory of the resurrection, let us pray to the Lord.
OPTION #6:
- For the Church, the pilgrim people of God, that she may lead all nations to Christ the Savior, let us pray to the Lord.
- For the Pope and all who exercise sacred authority, that they may shepherd with humility and love, let us pray to the Lord.
- For retreatants, that this time apart may rekindle in them a profound experience of God’s mercy and love, let us pray to the Lord.
- For all who labor and are burdened, that on this retreat they may find rest in the Heart of Jesus, let us pray to the Lord.
- For our parish community, that we may go forth from this experience renewed to live the Gospel radically, 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 after a long illness or sudden tragedy, especially [Names], that they may now enjoy everlasting peace with God, Let us pray to the Lord
OPTION #7:
- For the Catholic Church, that she may persevere in faith, hope and charity as the sign of Christ’s presence, let us pray to the Lord.
- For the Supreme Pontiff and our bishop, that they may lead us with firmness in the ways of holiness, let us pray to the Lord.
- For all making this retreat, that the Lord may open their eyes to the wonders of his Word, let us pray to the Lord.
- For those seeking God’s healing and peace, that they may find it through the spiritual graces of this retreat, let us pray to the Lord.
- For our parish family, that emboldened by the spirit of this retreat, we may bring its fruits to the world, 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 brothers and sisters who have gone before us, especially [Names], that the Lord may welcome them into paradise, we pray to you, O Lord.