Prayers of the Faithful This Week

Week of November 3 - November 9, 2008

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Monday

Monday, November 3, 2008

Weekday

·WeekdayLiturgical Color: Green

Prayers of the Faithful for Saint Martin de Porres, religious

Option 1
1.That the Church, inspired by St. Martin de Porres' humble service to the poor and sick, may always be a beacon of charity and racial harmony, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for criminal justice may ensure that prisons treat people with dignity and that rehabilitation is genuinely resourced, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those living with chronic illness or disability, that they may find genuine care and support rather than isolation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may open our eyes to see Christ in those who are poor and overlooked, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where racial prejudice is overcome and where all are committed to serving those in need, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For an end to racism and discrimination in all its forms.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who lived lives of humble service and charity may rejoice with St. Martin de Porres in God's eternal kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all pastors, that they may guide the faithful with the compassion and humility of St. Martin de Porres, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for housing policy may ensure affordable homes are available to low-income families and those at risk of homelessness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those in prison and their families, that they may find genuine support for rehabilitation and restored dignity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may give us the grace to see every person we meet as a brother or sister in Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be known for genuine care of the poor and sick in our local area, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For our sick, bereaved, etc., special projects or events.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be welcomed into the diverse and loving communion of saints in heaven, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Variations if Optional Memorial is not celebrated

Option 1
1.For young adults who have drifted from faith practice, that the Church may reach them with patient and genuine welcome, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for labour and employment policy may protect workers' rights and ensure fair wages for all, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For the homeless and those without stable shelter, that they may find safe housing and the sustained support they need, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may bring to God in prayer whatever is weighing on us this week, trusting that he hears us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a people of watchful prayer and active service, always ready to meet the Bridegroom when He comes, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For our sick, bereaved, etc., special projects or events.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed who awaited the Lord with burning lamps may now be welcomed into the eternal wedding feast, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may be a faithful servant, keeping watch over Christ's flock and preparing them for His return, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for education may ensure that all children have access to quality schooling, regardless of their family's income, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those struggling with loneliness and isolation, especially the elderly who go days without human contact, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may come to God with honesty about what distracts and troubles us, rather than hiding it even in prayer, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community that lives in constant readiness for Christ, with faith as our guide and love as our oil, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a deeper spirit of vigilance and prayer in our lives.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may hear the joyful summons, 'Come, you blessed of my Father,' and enter His eternal kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Tuesday

Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Saint Charles Borromeo, Bishop

●MemorialLiturgical Color: White

Prayers of the Faithful for Saint Charles Borromeo, bishop

Option 1
1.That the Church, inspired by St. Charles Borromeo's pastoral care, may always seek genuine reform and the renewal of her members, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those engaged in peace negotiations and conflict prevention may find the courage and patience needed to reach just and lasting agreements, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For migrants and refugees fleeing violence and poverty, that they may be received with dignity and given the protection they need, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may deepen our love for the Church and give us patience with her failures as well as our own, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where faith is lived with integrity and where people support one another through genuine difficulty, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For catechists and all who instruct others in the faith.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who dedicated their lives to the reform and service of the Church may rejoice with St. Charles Borromeo in God's eternal kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and the College of Bishops, that they may be courageous reformers and faithful teachers, like St. Charles Borromeo, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for economic policy may ensure that growth benefits the poorest and that workers are protected from precarious employment, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who have lost faith or feel that God has abandoned them, that they may find their way back through a community willing to walk alongside them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may be a genuine presence to us in whatever difficulty we carry this week, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be known for genuine care of those who are struggling, and that no one may feel they have to face difficulty alone, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For our sick, bereaved, etc., special projects or events.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be found worthy to enter the heavenly Jerusalem, the city of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Variations if Memorial is not celebrated

Option 1
1.That the Church may always be a wise steward of God's gifts, using them for His glory and the good of all, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for asylum and migration policy may ensure fair and timely processes for all who seek protection, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For victims of domestic violence and abuse, that they may find the safety and sustained support needed to rebuild their lives, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be faithful in the small things asked of us each day, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where all are encouraged to use their talents wisely for the building up of the Church, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For our sick, bereaved, etc., special projects or events.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed who were good stewards of God's grace may now receive their eternal reward, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may be a faithful and prudent steward of the Church's spiritual and material goods, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for mental health services may ensure that care is available to all who need it, regardless of income or waiting time, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For young people overwhelmed by anxiety about the future and about climate change, that they may find genuine community and a reason to hope, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may show us where we are called to give more generously, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may have the courage to give generously to those in greater need than ourselves, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a greater spirit of accountability and transparency in all institutions.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be welcomed into the eternal household of God, where true riches are found, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Wednesday

Wednesday, November 5, 2008

Weekday

·WeekdayLiturgical Color: Green

Prayers of the Faithful for Thursday, 31st Week in Ordinary Time

Option 1
1.That the Church may always invite all to the wedding feast of God's kingdom, especially the poor, the crippled, the lame, and the blind, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for upholding freedom of religion may ensure that minority communities can practise their faith without harassment or legal coercion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For victims of human trafficking, that they may be found by those willing to help and given the sustained care needed to recover, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may find time amid the busyness of the week to be still and listen for what God is asking of us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a welcoming place where all are invited to share in the richness of God's love and the joy of His feast, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For our sick, bereaved, etc., special projects or events.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed who accepted God's invitation may now rejoice at His eternal wedding feast in heaven, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all pastors, that they may be wise stewards, compelling many to come in so that God's house may be filled, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for environmental policy may take concrete steps to reduce pollution and protect the natural world for future generations, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For families broken by divorce or estrangement, especially children caught between parents, that they may find healing and the support they need, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may come to the Eucharist with genuine gratitude and real attention, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may reach those who have drifted away with genuine welcome rather than judgment, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a greater appreciation of the gift of being invited to God's heavenly banquet and the Holy Eucharist.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be found worthy, clothed in the wedding garment of charity, to be seated at the table of the Lamb in heaven, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Pro Life Option
1.That the Church may always invite every human life, from conception, to the great feast of God's love, defending their right to be born, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may ensure every unborn child is welcomed to the banquet of life, rejecting laws that permit abortion and exclude the most vulnerable, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For a profound conversion of hearts, that all may recognize abortion as a rejection of God's invitation to life, and embrace His mercy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.For expectant mothers facing pressure to end their pregnancies, that they may find the practical support and encouragement needed to choose life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community where support for mothers in crisis pregnancies is practical, sustained, and free of judgment, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who extend God's invitation of life and hope to those tempted by abortion.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be clothed in glory at the eternal wedding feast of the Lamb, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Thursday

Thursday, November 6, 2008

Weekday

·WeekdayLiturgical Color: Green

Prayers of the Faithful for Friday, 31st Week in Ordinary Time

Option 1
1.That the Church may always be a diligent seeker of the lost, like the shepherd seeking the lost sheep and the woman seeking the lost coin, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for labour policy may ensure workers have fair wages, safe conditions, and genuine protection from exploitation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For veterans and those traumatised by military service, that they may find genuine care and community as they rebuild their lives, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may recognise and respond to those around us who are quietly struggling and in need of a word of welcome, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where sinners are welcomed, where the lost are sought, and where there is great joy over every repentant heart, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For our sick, bereaved, etc., special projects or events.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed who were lost and now are found may rejoice in the eternal embrace of our loving Father, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all pastors, that they may be true shepherds who leave the ninety-nine to seek the one lost sheep, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for criminal justice may ensure that rehabilitation is central to how the prison system is run, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those in recovery from addiction, that they may find the strength to take each day at a time and know they do not face it alone, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be the kind of people who celebrate whenever someone returns to God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be genuinely welcoming to those who arrive uncertain whether they belong, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a greater spirit of evangelization and outreach to those who are far from the Church.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be found by the Good Shepherd and brought safely into His eternal fold, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Pro Life Option
1.That the Church may tirelessly seek every unborn child, lost to the threat of abortion, and bring them into the safety of life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may search diligently for ways to protect every human life from conception, valuing each one as precious to God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For a profound conversion of hearts, that all may recognize abortion as losing a precious gift and rejoice in every life saved, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That expectant mothers who feel lost or alone may be found by a compassionate community that supports them in choosing life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where every child is welcomed, and where support for expectant mothers extends beyond words to practical help, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who work to find and support women in crisis pregnancies, offering them alternatives to abortion.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be found by God and cherished in His eternal kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Friday

Friday, November 7, 2008

Weekday

·WeekdayLiturgical Color: Green

Prayers of the Faithful for Saturday, 31st Week in Ordinary Time

Option 1
1.That the Church may always be a wise steward of God's gifts, using them for His glory and the building of His kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for education funding may ensure that schools in lower-income areas receive the resources every child deserves, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For families caring for children with serious disabilities, that they may receive the practical support and respite care they need without having to fight for it, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may hold our possessions lightly and share them freely with those who are in need, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be known for the generosity with which it cares for those within it who are struggling, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For our sick, bereaved, etc., special projects or events.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed who were good stewards of God's grace may now receive their eternal reward in heaven, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may be a faithful and prudent steward of the Church's spiritual and material goods, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for housing provision may ensure adequate and affordable accommodation is available to elderly and disabled people living alone, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who have lost jobs to automation or unjust dismissal, that they may find new purpose and the support needed to rebuild their working lives, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may come before God with honesty about our relationship with money and where we place our real security, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may manage its resources with honesty and care, and be genuinely accountable to those it serves, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a greater spirit of accountability and transparency in all institutions, both secular and religious.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be welcomed into the eternal household of God, where true riches that never fade are found, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Pro Life Option
1.That the Church may be a wise steward of the gift of every human life, especially the unborn, entrusted to her by God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may be shrewd in defending every unborn child from abortion, recognizing their inestimable worth, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For a profound conversion of hearts, that all may see the unborn child as a gift from God rather than a burden to be removed, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.For expectant mothers who are afraid or unsupported, that they may find genuine help in time to choose life for their child, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where mothers struggling to continue their pregnancies find real, practical support, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who work to provide financial and material support to pregnant women in need, as true stewards of God's gifts.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be counted among God's eternal treasures in heaven, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Saturday

Saturday, November 8, 2008

THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

✚SundayLiturgical Color: Green

Prayers of the Faithful for the 32ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Option 1
1.That the Church may proclaim without hesitation the resurrection of the dead — as Christ taught the Sadducees — and may never allow doubt or modernity to silence the hope that God raises those who have died, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may govern with an eye on what endures — on the God who is Lord of the living and the dead — and may build just societies that honour the dignity of every person, mortal and immortal, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who are struggling with grief, that they may hear Christ's words to the Sadducees as spoken also to them: the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob is not the God of the dead but of the living — and those we mourn are alive to him, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may hold our faith in the resurrection not as an abstract doctrine but as a living hope that shapes the way we live, love, and let go — trusting God who raises the dead, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For all who have lost loved ones this year: that the conviction of Christ — that God is the God of the living, not the dead — may sustain them and give them confident hope in the reunion that awaits, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For the dying and for all who accompany them, that faith in the resurrection may be their strength and consolation.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may rest in the life of the God who is God of the living, and rise with all who are worthy of the resurrection, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all who preach and teach the faith, that they may present the resurrection of the dead not as mythology but as the living promise of Christ — who silenced the Sadducees and opened the future of every believer, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governments and societies may honour the dignity of every human life — including the dying and the elderly — because each person is made for a life that does not end, and every life bears the image of the God of the living, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who doubt or deny the resurrection, that the witness of Christ — who faced death and passed through it to life — may move them to hope in what reason alone cannot provide, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our faith may bear fruit in how we love: if those we mourn are alive to God, we can pray for them, serve them, trust God with them — and we can live more freely, knowing that nothing in Christ is wasted or lost, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For all who are themselves near death — the elderly, the seriously ill, those in final stages — that the assurance of Christ may reach them: they are not going to the God of the dead, but to the God of the living who holds them close, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who minister to the bereaved — chaplains, funeral ministers, grief counsellors — that they may speak the hope of resurrection with conviction and tenderness.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may now know what they believed in faith: that their God is not the God of the dead but of the living, and they are alive in him forever, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Pro Life Option
1.That the Church may root its defence of every human life — from conception to natural death — in the truth Christ declared: every person is made for the life of God, and no life is merely temporary or disposable, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may legislate in the light of the resurrection: if every person is destined for eternal life, then every person — at every stage of existence — deserves the full protection and dignity that this destiny demands, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who work to protect the elderly and dying from euthanasia and assisted suicide — that they may be sustained by the truth that God is Lord of the living, and that those who seem least valuable to the world are most precious to him, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our pro-life witness may be grounded in resurrection faith — knowing that the lives we defend are destined not for annihilation but for the fullness of life with the God who raises the dead, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For every unborn child and every person at the end of life: that the God who is not God of the dead but of the living may hold them in his eternal care, and that the Church may be their advocate in every earthly hour, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who have lost children — the miscarried, the stillborn, the aborted — that the assurance of Christ may reach them: their children are alive to God, who numbers all the living.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all children who died before birth may be alive to the God who created them — the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, the God of Jacob, the God not of the dead but of the living — let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Sunday

Sunday, November 9, 2008

The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica

✦FeastLiturgical Color: White

Prayers of the Faithful for THE DEDICATION OF THE LATERAN BASILICA

Option 1
1.That the Church, the mother and head of all churches, gathered in the Lateran Basilica and throughout the world, may always be a true temple of God, built on Christ the cornerstone, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for protecting freedom of religion may defend the right of communities to worship, build, and practise their faith without government interference, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For the bereaved, especially those who have lost a child or a spouse, that they may find comfort in the knowledge that God holds the living and the dead together, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may allow God to reshape whatever in us is still rough or resistant, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community, united with the Church of Rome, may be a genuinely welcoming home for all who approach it, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For the unity of all Christians, that we may all be one in the one Church of Christ.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed who worshipped in God's holy temples on earth may now rejoice in the eternal temple of heaven, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For the holy Church of God, that this celebration of the dedication of the Pope's cathedral may renew our communion with the See of Peter, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for workplace legislation may ensure workers have safe conditions, fair treatment, and genuine recourse when their rights are violated, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For communities recovering from natural disasters, that they may receive the sustained support needed to rebuild their homes and restore their lives, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our hearts may be true temples of the Holy Spirit, cleansed of all that is unworthy and dedicated to God's praise, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish church may be a place where people genuinely encounter God and leave different from how they arrived, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For our sick, bereaved, etc., special projects or events.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be brought into the heavenly Jerusalem, the eternal dwelling place of God with His people, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Variations if Feast is not celebrated

Option 1
1.For deeper Eucharistic faith, that the Church may help her people truly encounter Christ in the breaking of bread rather than only going through the motions, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for criminal justice may ensure fair courts and that legal representation is genuinely accessible to those who cannot afford it, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For young adults unable to afford housing, trapped in insecure rental arrangements or unable to leave home, that they may find genuine pathways to stability, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may forgive someone who has hurt us, trusting that God can carry what we cannot hold alone, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a people of watchful prayer and active service, always ready to meet the Bridegroom when He comes, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For our sick, bereaved, etc., special projects or events.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed who awaited the Lord with burning lamps may now be welcomed into the eternal wedding feast, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may be a faithful servant, keeping watch over Christ's flock and preparing them for His return, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for mental health policy may ensure that funding matches the scale of need, and that no one waits months for urgent care, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those making difficult medical or end-of-life decisions, that they may find the wisdom and peace they need in a genuinely caring environment, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may recognise Christ in those we find difficult to love this week, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community that lives in constant readiness for Christ, with faith as our guide and love as our oil, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a deeper spirit of vigilance and prayer in our lives.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may hear the joyful summons, 'Come, you blessed of my Father,' and enter His eternal kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

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