Prayers of the Faithful This Week

Week of May 17 - May 23, 2021

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Monday

Monday, May 17, 2021

SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER (certain provinces) / THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD (other provinces)

✚Sunday / SolemnityLiturgical Color: White

Prayers of the Faithful for THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD

Option 1
1.That the Church, sent by the ascending Christ to be witnesses to all nations, may proclaim repentance and forgiveness in his name with the courage and joy of those clothed with power from on high, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may recognize that the one who is Lord of all has ascended above all earthly powers—and may govern in the light of that eternal truth, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who mourn the absence of Christ's visible presence, that they may receive the power he promised and find him truly present in word, sacrament, and the community of his body, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we, like the disciples who returned to Jerusalem with great joy after the Ascension, may live our Christian lives not in grief at Christ's departure but in joyful expectation of his return, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be continually in the temple praising God—our worship filled with the joy of the Ascension, our mission alight with the power from on high that Christ promised, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who await the gift of the Holy Spirit, that the Church may be clothed with power from on high at Pentecost.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may now dwell where Christ ascended—at the right hand of the Father—praising God with unceasing joy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that the ascending Christ may fill him with power from on high, enabling him to lead the Church as a witness to the resurrection from Jerusalem to the ends of the earth, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all nations may hear the witness of Christ's disciples: the one who suffered, died, and rose is Lord of all—and in his name repentance and forgiveness are offered to every human heart, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who feel abandoned or left behind, that the blessing Christ gave as he ascended may reach them—a blessing of power, peace, and promise that does not depart when he does, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may return from every encounter with the ascended Lord—in word, in sacrament, in prayer—with the great joy the disciples carried back to Jerusalem, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our local church, that we may be a community of witnesses to the ascended Lord—sent to all nations, yet deeply rooted in the praise of God and fervent with expectation of his return, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all missionaries and evangelists sent in Christ's name to the ends of the earth, that the ascending Lord may clothe them with power from on high.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may ascend with Christ to the place he went to prepare for those who love him, there to praise God without ceasing, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Pro Life Option
1.That the Church, clothed with power from on high, may be a witness in every nation to the inviolable dignity of every human life—from the moment the Father knows it until the moment it ascends to him, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may hear the testimony of those sent in Christ's name: every unborn child carries the image of the one who ascended above all things, and is worthy of protection and welcome, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For mothers in crisis pregnancies, that they may receive the blessing of the ascending Christ—the courage, the support, and the peace they did not earn but that he longs to give, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we, returning with great joy from the encounter with the ascended Lord at every Mass, may carry that joy into the work of defending every human life in his name and to all nations, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community continually praising God and continually at work in the world—witnessing to the sanctity of every life the ascending Christ redeemed, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For pregnancy resource centers and all who witness to the dignity of every human life in the name of the ascended Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all children lost before birth may now ascend with Christ to the place he went to prepare—blessed by the hands that were raised over the disciples, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Tuesday

Tuesday, May 18, 2021

Easter Weekday

·WeekdayLiturgical Color: White

Prayers of the Faithful for Monday of the 7th Week of Easter

Option 1
1.That the Church may take courage from Christ, who has conquered the world, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That leaders may seek peace in times of trouble and serve with courage when decisions are hard, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those overwhelmed by suffering, anxiety, or conflict, that they may find peace in Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may not scatter from the Lord in fear, but remain with him in faith, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a place where Christ's peace is stronger than every trouble, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For courage and peace in every trial.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may rest in the victory of Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Wednesday

Wednesday, May 19, 2021

Easter Weekday

·WeekdayLiturgical Color: White

Prayers of the Faithful for Tuesday of the 7th Week of Easter

Option 1
1.That the Church may glorify the Father by making Christ known as the source of eternal life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those in authority may remember that every power is temporary and every person is made for eternal life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who do not know God or feel far from him, that they may encounter Jesus Christ, whom the Father has sent, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may receive eternal life as knowing the only true God and Jesus Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may glorify God by completing the work of love entrusted to us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For evangelization and for all who seek God.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may share eternal life in the presence of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Thursday

Thursday, May 20, 2021

Easter Weekday

·WeekdayLiturgical Color: White

Prayers of the Faithful for Wednesday of the 7th Week of Easter

Option 1
1.That the Church may be protected in the name of the Father and consecrated in truth, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That leaders may protect the young, the vulnerable, and all entrusted to their care, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those exposed to hatred, falsehood, or danger, that God may guard them from evil, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may belong to Christ while serving faithfully in the world, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be united in truth and sent into the world with courage, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For protection from evil and growth in truth.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be kept forever in the Father's name, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Friday

Friday, May 21, 2021

Easter Weekday

·WeekdayLiturgical Color: White

Prayers of the Faithful for Thursday of the 7th Week of Easter

Option 1
1.That the Church may be one as the Father and the Son are one, so that the world may believe, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That nations and communities divided by hatred may seek reconciliation and peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For families, parishes, and friendships wounded by division, that Christ's prayer for unity may heal them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may let the love of the Father and the Son dwell in us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may witness to the Gospel through unity, forgiveness, and mutual love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For Christian unity and healing in divided communities.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may behold the glory given to Christ before the foundation of the world, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Saturday

Saturday, May 22, 2021

Easter Weekday

·WeekdayLiturgical Color: White

Prayers of the Faithful for Friday of the 7th Week of Easter

Option 1
1.That the Church may hear again Christ's command to Peter: Feed my lambs, tend my sheep, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all who lead may exercise authority as loving service rather than domination, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For priests, deacons, parents, teachers, and caregivers, that they may shepherd those entrusted to them with patience and love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may answer Christ's question, Do you love me, with lives of faithful service, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may care tenderly for the young in faith, the wounded, and those who have wandered, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For pastors and all entrusted with spiritual care.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be gathered by the Shepherd of souls, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Sunday

Sunday, May 23, 2021

Easter Weekday

·WeekdayLiturgical Color: White

Prayers of the Faithful for Saturday of the 7th Week of Easter

Option 1
1.That the Church may wait in prayer for a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That leaders may act with wisdom, restraint, and concern for the common good, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those waiting for clarity, healing, employment, reconciliation, or peace, that God may sustain them in hope, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may prepare for Pentecost with open hearts, ready to receive the gifts God wants to give, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be renewed in mission, courage, and charity by the Holy Spirit, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who will celebrate Pentecost with longing for renewal.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may rejoice in the Spirit who gives life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

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