Here are 7 Different sets of prayers of the faithful specifically for victims of natural disasters, 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 VICTIMS OF NATURAL DISASTERS
OPTION #1:
- For the Church’s humanitarian response to natural disasters worldwide, let us pray to the Lord.
- For emergency responders facing dangerous conditions, that God may protect them, let us pray to the Lord.
- For victims of earthquakes and tsunamis, that they may find shelter and hope, let us pray to the Lord.
- For communities rebuilding after hurricanes, that they may receive needed resources, let us pray to the Lord.
- For those traumatized by natural disasters, that they may find 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 those who died in natural disasters, especially N., that they may rest in peace, let us pray to the Lord.
OPTION #2:
- That the Church may effectively coordinate relief efforts for disaster victims, let us pray to the Lord.
- For government agencies coordinating disaster response, that they may act wisely, let us pray to the Lord.
- For those who lost homes in wildfires, that they may find new beginnings, let us pray to the Lord.
- For agricultural communities affected by drought, that they may receive aid, let us pray to the Lord.
- For medical personnel treating disaster victims, that they may have strength, 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 perished in floods, especially N., that they may see God’s face, let us pray to the Lord.
OPTION #3:
- For communities devastated by tornadoes, that they may find strength to rebuild, let us pray to the Lord.
- For those coordinating international disaster relief, that they may work effectively, let us pray to the Lord.
- For victims of landslides and mudslides, that they may receive immediate aid, let us pray to the Lord.
- For families separated by natural disasters, that they may be reunited, let us pray to the Lord.
- For mental health professionals helping disaster survivors, that they may serve with compassion, let us pray to the Lord.
I. For our sick, bereaved, etc., special projects or events, let us pray to the Lord.
II. For victims of avalanches, especially N., that they may rest in peace, let us pray to the Lord.
OPTION #4:
- For areas recovering from volcanic eruptions, that communities may rebuild safely, let us pray to the Lord.
- For those displaced by rising sea levels, that they may find new homes, let us pray to the Lord.
- For relief workers in dangerous conditions, that God may protect them, let us pray to the Lord.
- For communities facing food shortages after disasters, that aid may reach them quickly, let us pray to the Lord.
- For engineers and architects helping rebuild disaster zones, that they may work wisely, 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 lost at sea in storms, especially N., that they may find eternal peace, let us pray to the Lord.
OPTION #5:
- For regions recovering from cyclones, that they may receive necessary support, let us pray to the Lord.
- For charitable organizations providing disaster relief, that their resources may multiply, let us pray to the Lord.
- For those who lost livelihoods to natural disasters, that they may find new opportunities, let us pray to the Lord.
- For scientists studying disaster prevention, that their work may save lives, let us pray to the Lord.
- For communities facing repeated natural disasters, that they may build resilience, let us pray to the Lord.
I. For our sick, bereaved, etc., special projects or events, let us pray to the Lord.
II. For victims of heat waves, especially N., that they may rest in God’s peace, let us pray to the Lord.
OPTION #6:
- For areas affected by severe winter storms, that aid may reach those in need, let us pray to the Lord.
- For government leaders allocating disaster relief funds, that they may act justly, let us pray to the Lord.
- For communities rebuilding infrastructure after disasters, that they may build wisely, let us pray to the Lord.
- For environmental scientists working to predict natural disasters, that they may succeed, let us pray to the Lord.
- For those traumatized by recurring disasters, that they may find 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 those who died helping others in disasters, especially N., that they may receive their reward, let us pray to the Lord.
OPTION #7:
- For regions facing drought and famine, that relief may come swiftly, let us pray to the Lord.
- For cities rebuilding after earthquakes, that they may build safely, let us pray to the Lord.
- For rescue workers searching through debris, that God may guide them, let us pray to the Lord.
- For communities preparing for future disasters, that they may plan wisely, let us pray to the Lord.
- For those providing temporary shelter to disaster victims, that they may serve generously, let us pray to the Lord.
I. For our sick, bereaved, etc., special projects or events, let us pray to the Lord.
II. For victims of lightning strikes, especially N., that they may rest in peace, let us pray to the Lord.