Prayers of the Faithful This Week

Week of May 10 - May 16, 2021

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Monday

Monday, May 10, 2021

SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

✚SundayLiturgical Color: White

Prayers of the Faithful for SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

Option 1
1.That the Church may keep Christ's commandments with love and receive the Advocate, the Spirit of truth, with renewed openness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That nations and their leaders may seek truth, protect the vulnerable, and serve the common good with integrity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who feel orphaned, abandoned, or forgotten, that they may know Christ's promise: I will not leave you orphans, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may give a reason for our hope with gentleness and reverence, especially when our faith is questioned or misunderstood, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may live the love of Christ in obedience, service, and visible care for one another, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For confirmation candidates and all preparing to receive the gifts of the Holy Spirit.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may live forever in the love of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, bishops, priests, and deacons, that the Spirit of truth may strengthen their witness and keep them faithful to Christ's commands, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all Christians may answer hostility with gentleness, reverence, and a clear witness to the hope that is within us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For the lonely, the grieving, and those who feel spiritually abandoned, that the risen Lord may reveal his nearness through the Holy Spirit, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our love for Christ may be shown not only in words but in the keeping of his commandments, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our local community, that the Spirit may make us courageous, truthful, and compassionate witnesses of Easter hope, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For catechists, teachers, and parents who hand on the faith with patience and love.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may behold the Lord who promised to reveal himself to those who love him, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Pro Life Option
1.That the Church may defend human life with gentleness, reverence, and unwavering hope in the Spirit of truth, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may be guided by truth and conscience in protecting unborn children and supporting mothers and families, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For children without protection and parents without support, that they may not be left orphaned but surrounded by the love of Christ's people, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our witness for life may always be joined to compassion, practical help, and respect for every person, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may keep Christ's commandment of love by serving mothers, fathers, children, the sick, and the elderly with generosity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who accompany families in crisis with truth and mercy.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may live in the Spirit who gives life forever, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Tuesday

Tuesday, May 11, 2021

Easter Weekday

·WeekdayLiturgical Color: White

Prayers of the Faithful for Monday of the 6th Week of Easter

Option 1
1.That the Church may testify to Christ with the help of the Advocate, the Spirit of truth, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governments may protect religious freedom and reject every form of violence committed in the name of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those persecuted or excluded because of faith, that the Holy Spirit may give them courage and peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may not be scandalized by opposition, but remain steady witnesses to the risen Lord, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a courageous community of witness, truth, and charity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who bear witness to Christ in difficult places.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may rejoice in the Spirit of truth, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Wednesday

Wednesday, May 12, 2021

Easter Weekday

·WeekdayLiturgical Color: White

Prayers of the Faithful for Tuesday of the 6th Week of Easter

Option 1
1.That the Church may welcome the Holy Spirit, who convicts the world and leads hearts to Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That leaders may be open to truth, justice, and accountability before God and neighbor, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those burdened by guilt, confusion, or discouragement, that the Spirit may lead them toward mercy and freedom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may trust Christ's promise that his going to the Father opens the way for the Advocate to come, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may cooperate with the Spirit's work of conversion, healing, and renewal, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those preparing for confession or seeking reconciliation.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be judged with mercy and welcomed into light, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Thursday

Thursday, May 13, 2021

Easter Weekday

·WeekdayLiturgical Color: White

Prayers of the Faithful for Wednesday of the 6th Week of Easter

Option 1
1.That the Church may be guided by the Spirit of truth into all truth, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all who teach, govern, research, or judge may seek truth humbly and serve the common good, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those facing difficult decisions, that the Holy Spirit may guide them with wisdom and peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may listen for the Spirit who speaks what he hears and glorifies Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may grow in discernment, unity, and fidelity to the Gospel, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For students, teachers, catechists, and all seekers of truth.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may behold the fullness of truth in God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Friday

Friday, May 14, 2021

THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD (certain provinces) / Saint Matthias, Apostle (other provinces)

✚Solemnity / FeastLiturgical Color: White or Red

Prayers of the Faithful for SAINT MATTHIAS, APOSTLE

Option 1
1.That the Church, continuing the mission entrusted to the Apostles, may always be guided by the Holy Spirit in choosing her leaders and proclaiming the Gospel, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may be chosen for their integrity and dedication to service, working for the true good of their people, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who are called to positions of leadership and responsibility in the Church, that they may be faithful witnesses to Christ, like Saint Matthias, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be open to God's call in our lives, responding with generosity and trust, even when the path is uncertain, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community, inspired by the apostolic college, may be united in faith and zealous in mission, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For the discernment of vocations within our parish and the wider Church.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who faithfully served Christ in the apostolic tradition may now rejoice with Saint Matthias in God's eternal kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, successor of Peter, and all bishops, successors of the Apostles, that they may be filled with the Holy Spirit and guide the Church with wisdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil authorities may respect the Church's freedom to choose her ministers and carry out her divine mission, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who have been chosen for special service in the Church, that they may be faithful to their calling and bear abundant fruit, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our Easter faith may empower us to be true apostles of the risen Christ, witnessing to His love and truth in our daily lives, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community that supports its leaders and works together to build up the Body of Christ, 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 in the apostolic faith may be counted among the saints in glory, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Variations if Feast is not celebrated

Option 1
1.That the Church, standing in the 'little while' between Christ's departure and his return in glory, may keep vigil with hope—knowing that grief is already being transformed into joy through the resurrection, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may govern with the wisdom of those who know the present moment is not the final word—that grief can become joy and darkness give way to the light Christ promised, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who weep and mourn while the world rejoices—the persecuted, the bereaved, the marginalized—that Christ's promise may sustain them: 'your grief will become joy,' let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may live faithfully in the 'little while'—the in-between time of Christ's ascension and return—trusting that we will see him again and that no one will take our joy from us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community of Easter hope that lives toward Christ's return, neither despairing at what the world celebrates nor forgetting that the Lord who went away is coming back, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those in our community who are grieving—the recently bereaved, the lonely, the heartbroken—that Christ's promise may bring them consolation.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may have discovered that their grief has been transformed into the joy no one can take away—the joy of seeing the Lord face to face, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that as he guides the Church in the 'little while' of Christ's absence from visible sight, the Spirit may remind him that the Lord is coming and that grief will become joy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all humanity may hear the promise that is the antidote to every despair: 'your grief will become joy'—spoken by the one who went through death and came out the other side in resurrection, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are confused by their suffering, asking like the disciples 'what does this mean?'—that the patience of Christ with their questions may be their comfort until joy replaces grief, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may not be troubled by the 'little while'—the times when we do not see God clearly or feel his presence—but trust the pattern Christ reveals: departure, grief, and then joy beyond taking, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our local church, that as we prepare for the feast of the Lord's Ascension, we may live with the forward-looking hope of those who know their grief is temporary and their joy is coming, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who are in a season of spiritual dryness or darkness, that the 'little while' may give way to the light Christ promises.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may have moved from the grief of this 'little while' into the eternal joy of seeing Christ face to face, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Saturday

Saturday, May 15, 2021

Easter Weekday

·WeekdayLiturgical Color: White

Prayers of the Faithful for Friday of the 6th Week of Easter

Option 1
1.That the Church may trust Christ's promise that sorrow will be turned into joy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That leaders may work to relieve the suffering of those crushed by war, poverty, and injustice, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who weep today because of grief, illness, or fear, that Easter joy may dawn for them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may wait with hope when joy seems hidden, trusting the Lord who turns mourning into gladness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may accompany those in sorrow until they can rejoice again, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For the grieving and all who wait for consolation.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may possess the joy no one can take away, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Sunday

Sunday, May 16, 2021

Easter Weekday

·WeekdayLiturgical Color: White

Prayers of the Faithful for Saturday of the 6th Week of Easter

Option 1
1.That the Church may pray confidently to the Father in the name of Jesus, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those who govern may seek wisdom and act for the good of the people entrusted to them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who have stopped praying because of disappointment or pain, that Christ may renew their trust in the Father's love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may ask and receive according to Christ's promise, so that our joy may be complete, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may become a school of prayer as we draw near to Pentecost, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a renewal of prayer in our parish and families.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may come to the Father through Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

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