Here are 8 Different sets of prayers of the faithful specifically for weekdays, 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 WEEKDAYS
OPTION #1:
- For the Church’s daily ministry of sanctification, that she may bring Christ’s presence to all people, let us pray to the Lord.
- For those who serve in public office, that they may work tirelessly for the common good, let us pray to the Lord.
- For workers facing job insecurity and economic challenges, that they may find stability, let us pray to the Lord.
- For those battling daily with depression and anxiety, that they may find strength and support, let us pray to the Lord.
I. For those in our parish struggling with chronic illness, let us pray to the Lord.
II. For our departed brothers and sisters, especially N., let us pray to the Lord.
OPTION #2:
- That the holy Catholic Church may faithfully carry out her mission of mercy each day, let us pray to the Lord.
- For teachers and students in our schools, that they may grow in wisdom and knowledge, let us pray to the Lord.
- For those facing daily struggles with addiction, that they may find healing and hope, let us pray to the Lord.
- For healthcare workers serving in our hospitals, that they may be strengthened in their ministry, let us pray to the Lord.
I. For those in our community facing financial hardship, let us pray to the Lord.
II. For the faithful departed, especially N., let us pray to the Lord.
OPTION #3:
- For the Church in her universal ministry of reconciliation, that she may bring God’s mercy to all, let us pray to the Lord.
- For those who maintain public safety and emergency services, that they may serve with dedication, let us pray to the Lord.
- For those who struggle with daily commutes and transportation challenges, let us pray to the Lord.
- For families dealing with the rising cost of living, that they may find necessary resources, let us pray to the Lord.
I. For those in our parish suffering from seasonal illnesses, let us pray to the Lord.
II. For those who have died, especially N., let us pray to the Lord.
OPTION #4:
- That the holy Catholic Church may be a beacon of hope in daily life, let us pray to the Lord.
- For mental health professionals helping those with anxiety and depression, let us pray to the Lord.
- For those working multiple jobs to support their families, let us pray to the Lord.
- For those facing daily discrimination and prejudice, let us pray to the Lord.
- For the elderly living alone, that they may find companionship, let us pray to the Lord.
I. For the homebound members of our community, let us pray to the Lord.
II. For our deceased loved ones, especially N., let us pray to the Lord.
OPTION #5:
- For the Church’s daily witness to Christ’s love in the world, let us pray to the Lord.
- For those who work in public transportation and essential services, let us pray to the Lord.
- For those struggling with chronic pain and illness, let us pray to the Lord.
- For those seeking employment, that they may find dignified work, let us pray to the Lord.
I. For those in our parish preparing for surgery, let us pray to the Lord.
II. For the souls of the faithful departed, especially N., let us pray to the Lord.
OPTION #6:
- That the Church may faithfully proclaim God’s word each day, let us pray to the Lord.
- For healthcare workers providing daily care in hospitals and nursing homes, let us pray to the Lord.
- For those battling addiction, that they may find strength for recovery, let us pray to the Lord.
- For those working to protect the environment, let us pray to the Lord.
- For students preparing for examinations, let us pray to the Lord.
I. For those in our community struggling with mental health, let us pray to the Lord.
II. For those who have died recently, especially N., let us pray to the Lord.
OPTION #7:
- For the Church’s daily ministry to those in need, let us pray to the Lord.
- For those who work night shifts and irregular hours, let us pray to the Lord.
- For those facing eviction or housing insecurity, let us pray to the Lord.
- For those caring for elderly parents, let us pray to the Lord.
I. For those undergoing medical treatment in our parish, let us pray to the Lord.
II. For our departed brothers and sisters, especially N., let us pray to the Lord.
OPTION #8:
- That the Church may be strengthened in her daily mission of evangelization, let us pray to the Lord.
- For those who maintain our public utilities and infrastructure, let us pray to the Lord.
- For those struggling with food insecurity, let us pray to the Lord.
- For those working in customer service and retail, let us pray to the Lord.
- For college students far from home, let us pray to the Lord.
I. For the sick and suffering in our parish family, let us pray to the Lord.
II. For those who have died this past week, especially N., let us pray to the Lord.