Here are 7 Different sets of prayers of the faithful specifically for thanksgiving mass, 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 THANKSGIVING MASS
OPTION #1:
- For the holy Church, that she may effectively witness to God’s abundant mercy and saving grace, let us pray to the Lord.
- For our nation’s leaders, that they may govern with gratitude and wisdom, serving the common good, let us pray to the Lord.
- For farmers, agricultural workers, and all who help provide our daily bread, let us pray to the Lord.
- For those who cannot afford a Thanksgiving meal, that they may be blessed through the generosity of others, let us pray to the Lord.
- That we may show our gratitude through generous sharing with those in need, let us pray to the Lord.
II. For our sick, bereaved, etc., special projects or events, let us pray to the Lord.
II. For our deceased loved ones, especially N., who taught us to be grateful, let us pray to the Lord.
OPTION #2:
- For the Church’s mission of thanksgiving and praise throughout the world, let us pray to the Lord.
- That civic leaders may work to ensure all have access to basic necessities, let us pray to the Lord.
- For those who work in food banks and soup kitchens, let us pray to the Lord.
- For families divided by distance or discord, that they may find reconciliation, let us pray to the Lord.
- For those facing food insecurity in our nation, let us pray to the Lord.
I. For the volunteers in our parish outreach programs, let us pray to the Lord.
II. For all the faithful departed, especially N., let us pray to the Lord.
OPTION #3:
- For Pope Francis, our bishops, and all church leaders, that they may guide the faithful with wisdom and grace, let us pray to the Lord.
- For those who protect and serve our communities, let us pray to the Lord.
- For those who cannot be with their families this Thanksgiving, let us pray to the Lord.
- That we may grow in appreciation for God’s countless blessings, let us pray to the Lord.
- For the homeless and hungry in our midst, let us pray to the Lord.
I. For the success of our parish Thanksgiving outreach, let us pray to the Lord.
II. For our departed relatives and friends, especially N., let us pray to the Lord.
OPTION #4:
- For the holy Catholic Church, that she may teach all people to give thanks to God, let us pray to the Lord.
- For peace and justice in our nation and world, let us pray to the Lord.
- For agricultural scientists working to end world hunger, let us pray to the Lord.
- For those suffering from poverty and want, let us pray to the Lord.
- That we may be mindful of environmental stewardship, let us pray to the Lord.
I. For the sick and homebound in our parish, let us pray to the Lord.
II. For those who have died, especially N., let us pray to the Lord.
OPTION #5:
- For the Church, that she may effectively proclaim the mystery of Christ to all nations, let us pray to the Lord.
- For wisdom for those who shape public policy, let us pray to the Lord.
- For those who work on Thanksgiving Day serving others, let us pray to the Lord.
- For refugees and immigrants seeking a new home, let us pray to the Lord.
- That we may share our abundance with cheerful hearts, let us pray to the Lord.
I. For those struggling with addiction in our community, let us pray to the Lord.
II. For our faithful departed, especially N., let us pray to the Lord.
OPTION #6:
- For the Church, that she may boldly proclaim God’s saving grace to all people, let us pray to the Lord.
- That national leaders may work to eliminate hunger and poverty, let us pray to the Lord.
- For those who harvest the fruits of the earth, let us pray to the Lord.
- For unity among all people of good will, let us pray to the Lord.
- For those experiencing unemployment or financial hardship, 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., let us pray to the Lord.
OPTION #7:
- For vocations to the priesthood and religious life, that men and women may generously respond to God’s call, let us pray to the Lord.
- For those who serve in the armed forces, away from home, let us pray to the Lord.
- For healthcare workers caring for the sick on this holiday, let us pray to the Lord.
- That we may be good stewards of the earth’s resources, let us pray to the Lord.
- For those suffering from natural disasters, 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 loved ones, especially N., let us pray to the Lord.