Here are 5 Different sets of prayers of the faithful specifically for violence, 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 Violence
OPTION #1:
- For the Church, that she may continue to be a beacon of peace and reconciliation in our troubled world, let us pray to the Lord.
- For those affected by gun violence in our communities, that they may find healing and support, let us pray to the Lord.
- For law enforcement officers, that they may carry out their duties with wisdom and compassion, let us pray to the Lord.
- For families torn apart by domestic violence, that they may find safety 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 those who have died through acts of violence, especially N., let us pray to the Lord.
OPTION #2:
- That the holy Church may remain steadfast in promoting the dignity of human life, let us pray to the Lord.
- For an end to gang violence in our cities and neighborhoods, let us pray to the Lord.
- For those working in conflict resolution and peace-building, let us pray to the Lord.
- For victims of bullying in schools and workplaces, let us pray to the Lord.
- For the conversion of those who perpetrate violence, 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 as victims of violent crime, especially N., let us pray to the Lord.
OPTION #3:
- For the universal Church, that she may effectively teach Christ’s message of nonviolence, let us pray to the Lord.
- For legislators working on gun control measures, that they may be guided by wisdom, let us pray to the Lord.
- For children exposed to violence in media and real life, let us pray to the Lord.
- For the healing of communities affected by mass shootings, let us pray to the Lord.
I. For those suffering from mental health challenges, let us pray to the Lord.
II. For those who have died through acts of terrorism, especially N., let us pray to the Lord.
OPTION #4:
- That the Church may be a voice of peace in times of social unrest, let us pray to the Lord.
- For those working to prevent youth violence, let us pray to the Lord.
- For the safety of healthcare workers facing workplace violence, let us pray to the Lord.
- For peaceful resolution of conflicts in our homes and communities, let us pray to the Lord.
I. For those struggling with unemployment in our parish, let us pray to the Lord.
II. For the victims of hate crimes who have died, especially N., let us pray to the Lord.
OPTION #5:
- That the Church may effectively promote peace and reconciliation, let us pray to the Lord.
- For communities affected by racial violence, let us pray to the Lord.
- For the protection of places of worship from violence, let us pray to the Lord.
- For peaceful resolution of domestic conflicts, let us pray to the Lord.
- For those working to prevent youth violence, let us pray to the Lord.
I. For those seeking refuge from violent situations, let us pray to the Lord.
II. For victims of workplace violence who have died, especially N., let us pray to the Lord.