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Week of June 7 - June 13, 2021

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Monday

Monday, June 7, 2021

THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST (Corpus Christi)

✚SolemnityLiturgical Color: White

Prayers of the Faithful for THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST

Option 1
1.For the Church, that she may receive anew the living bread Christ gives — 'my flesh for the life of the world' — and go forth from every Eucharist transformed, to be bread broken for others, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.For world leaders, that they may be moved by Christ who feeds the hungry to enact policies that ensure every person has bread for both body and soul, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who have drifted from the Eucharist, that they may hear Christ's words today — 'Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me and I in him' — and return with longing, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may receive Holy Communion with deep faith in the Real Presence — true food, true drink — and allow this union with Christ to reshape every relationship and choice in our lives, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For the faithful departed, that Jesus who promised to raise up on the last day all who eat his flesh may fulfill that promise and bring them to eternal life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For the sick and homebound who cannot attend Mass, that they may receive a Communion visit and be united with the Body of Christ.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died nourished by the Eucharist may now feast at the eternal banquet of the Lamb, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all priests, that they may celebrate the Eucharist with the conviction of Christ's own words: 'I am the living bread that came down from heaven; whoever eats this bread will live forever,' let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may come to know Christ's gift of himself — flesh and blood as real food and drink — and be drawn to receive the life that only he can give, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who question how this can be, as the crowd did — 'How can this man give us his flesh to eat?' — that faith may open what reason cannot unlock, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our adoration of the Blessed Sacrament today may deepen our understanding that it is Christ himself who dwells among us: the same Jesus who said 'Just as I have life from the Father, so whoever feeds on me has life from me,' let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, gathered at this Corpus Christi celebration, that our devotion to the Eucharist may overflow into concrete acts of service for those who hunger for bread and for love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For vocations to the priesthood, that many may be called to consecrate the Bread of Life for God's people.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed who received the Body and Blood of Christ in faith may now be raised up on the last day, as Jesus promised, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Variations if Solemnity is not celebrated

Option 1
1.For the Church, that she may proclaim the mystery of the Eucharist not only in word but in care for the hungry, knowing that Christ who gives his flesh for the life of the world demands that we do the same for one another, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.For all governments, that they may be moved by the example of Christ who feeds the multitude to address food insecurity, poverty, and all that leaves people without bread, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who receive the Eucharist today, that the union Christ promised — 'whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me and I in him' — may deepen into every hour of the coming week, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may bring our hungers honestly before God today — for love, for healing, for meaning, for peace — and trust that he who gives his flesh for life can satisfy every true longing, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For the dying who are given Viaticum — the Bread for the journey — that Christ's promise of resurrection may be their strength and consolation at the hour of death, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For Eucharistic ministers and all who bring Communion to the sick and imprisoned, that they may carry Christ with reverence and joy.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may be raised on the last day by the one who promised eternal life to all who eat his flesh and drink his blood, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all who lead the Church, that the Eucharist may be the true center of all pastoral life, forming a community that lives what it receives at the altar, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all people who long for something more than what the world offers may discover that the longing is for God himself, given to us in the Bread of Life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are spiritually dry or distant from God, that the Eucharist — Christ's flesh as true food, his blood as true drink — may nourish them back to fullness of faith and life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may never receive the Eucharist out of habit alone, but always with the wonder of those who hear for the first time: 'The bread I will give is my flesh, for the life of the world,' let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that our Corpus Christi celebration today may overflow into a year of deeper Eucharistic devotion, more frequent adoration, and a more reverent reception of Holy Communion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all catechists who teach about the Eucharist, that they may do so with the conviction that comes from personal faith in the Real Presence.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all our beloved dead, fed by the Bread of Life, may now enjoy the unending feast of God's eternal kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Tuesday

Tuesday, June 8, 2021

Monday, 9th Week in Ordinary Time

·FerialLiturgical Color: Green

Prayers of the Faithful for Monday, 9th Week in Ordinary Time

Option 1
1.For the Church, that she may be the community of the Beatitudes — poor in spirit, merciful, pure of heart, peacemaking — and so be salt of the earth and light of the world, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.For world leaders, that they may hunger and thirst for righteousness, governing not for applause or power but for the true flourishing of every person entrusted to their care, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who mourn — the grieving, the brokenhearted, those crushed by loss — that Christ's promise may reach them: 'Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted,' let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may embrace the poverty of spirit that opens us to God, the meekness that trusts rather than grasps, and the purity of heart that sees God in all things and all people, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For the faithful departed, that the merciful may obtain mercy before God's throne, and that all who were persecuted for righteousness may now inherit the Kingdom of heaven, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For peacemakers in families, communities, and nations, that they may truly be called children of God.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may rejoice and be glad in the Kingdom promised to those who lived the Beatitudes, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all who preach the Sermon on the Mount, that they may not soften the Beatitudes but proclaim them as the true portrait of Christian happiness — God's reversal of the world's values, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governments and civil leaders may be inspired by the Beatitudes to build societies that honor the meek, protect those who mourn, and pursue justice not merely legality, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are persecuted for their faith and insulted because of Christ, that they may hear his words: 'Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in heaven,' let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may sit again at the feet of Jesus on the mountain and hear the Beatitudes as if for the first time — not as impossible demands but as descriptions of who we become when we let God transform us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that the Beatitudes may be the measure by which we judge our community's health: are we poor in spirit? Are we merciful? Are we makers of peace? let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who feel that poverty or sorrow or powerlessness is their permanent condition, that the Beatitudes may speak God's reversal into their lives.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may be received with the words that echo the Beatitudes: 'Come, blessed of my Father, inherit the Kingdom,' let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Pro Life Option
1.For the Church, that she may live the Beatitude of mercy in defending every unborn child, showing the same compassion to women in crisis as Christ showed to the poor and mourning on the mountain, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That legislators who hunger and thirst for true righteousness may protect children in the womb through just laws, for righteousness demands the defense of the most helpless, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For women facing unplanned pregnancies who mourn, who feel powerless, who are afraid, that Christ's Beatitudes may reach them as real promises of comfort, inheritance, and the Kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.For all who work as peacemakers between a mother in crisis and her unborn child, offering care and alternatives to abortion, that they may be called children of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For children lost to abortion, for their mothers who carry grief, and for all who work to build a culture of life — that the reward promised to those who suffer for righteousness may be theirs in full, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For the poor in spirit who serve mothers and children in crisis — pregnancy centers, shelters, adoptive families — that their hidden sacrifice may be seen by God.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed, including the unborn, may rejoice in the Kingdom promised to the poor in spirit, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Wednesday

Wednesday, June 9, 2021

Tuesday, 9th Week in Ordinary Time

·FerialLiturgical Color: Green

Prayers of the Faithful for Tuesday, 9th Week in Ordinary Time

Option 1
1.For the Church, that she may be what Christ calls her to be: salt that preserves the goodness of human culture and light set on a hill that cannot be hidden, drawing all peoples to the Father, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.For world leaders, that they may allow the light of ethical truth to illuminate their decisions, never hiding justice behind political calculation or allowing society to lose its savour, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who feel their witness is small or unnoticed, that they may trust Christ's word: even a single lamp set on a stand lights the whole house — no faithful act is wasted, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may examine honestly whether our faith still has taste — whether it seasons our conversations, our choices, our relationships — or whether familiarity has made us bland and ineffective, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For the faithful departed, that they who let their light shine and gave glory to the Father may now themselves be received into the eternal light of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For Saint Ephrem and all who served as Doctors of the Church, that their luminous teaching may still illumine the faith of believers.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may pass from the lamp of earthly faith into the full radiance of God's eternal glory, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all who proclaim the Gospel, that their words may be seasoned with grace — salt that preserves truth in a world quick to embrace what is false or tasteless, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all nations may benefit from the presence of Christians who bring the seasoning of justice, mercy, and truth to every institution and public square, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who have lost the flavour of their faith through discouragement or routine, that Christ may restore the salt of their first love and rekindle the light that once burned brightly, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may not hide our faith under a bushel basket — afraid of judgment or rejection — but set it high, letting our good deeds give glory to our Father in heaven, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that we may be known in our neighbourhood not for our buildings or programmes but for the flavour of our charity and the light of our lived faith, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all catechists and preachers, that their words may have the savour of the Gospel and never grow stale.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may shine like stars in the kingdom of the Father who saw their light on earth, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Pro Life Option
1.For the Church, that she may be salt that preserves the truth about human life from conception to natural death, refusing to let that truth lose its savour in a culture that devalues the unborn, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may let the light of human dignity illuminate their votes on abortion legislation, not hiding behind majority opinion when the life of a child is at stake, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For women in crisis pregnancies, that the Church and her people may be a lamp on a stand — visible, welcoming, and warm — so no woman ever feels she must face this alone in the dark, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.For pregnancy resource centers and pro-life volunteers whose daily work is largely unseen, that Christ who sees every act may bless their hidden witness and make it fruitful, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For children lost to abortion and for those who grieve them, that the light of God's mercy may pierce even the deepest grief, and his love bring comfort that the world cannot give, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who speak and write in defense of unborn life, that their witness may have the flavour of truth and the light of compassion.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed, including the unborn, may shine in the kingdom of the Father, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Thursday

Thursday, June 10, 2021

Wednesday, 9th Week in Ordinary Time

·FerialLiturgical Color: Green

Prayers of the Faithful for Wednesday, 9th Week in Ordinary Time

Option 1
1.For the Church, that she may always present Christ as the fulfillment of all that God promised — not an abolisher of the Law but its perfection — and so draw both Jews and Gentiles to the fullness of truth, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.For world leaders, that they may respect the moral law written on every human heart, recognising that not the smallest letter of God's truth passes away, no matter what human authority decrees, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who have been told that Christian morality is outdated or abolished, that they may hear Christ say 'I have come not to abolish but to fulfill' and find in his teaching a liberating perfection, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may take seriously both the obeying and the teaching of God's commandments, knowing that faithfulness in small things is the measure of greatness in the Kingdom of heaven, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For the faithful departed, that they who sought to obey and hand on God's word in their lives may now enjoy the Kingdom Christ promised to those who fulfil the Law in love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For Scripture scholars and theologians, that they may see Christ as the key to every page of the Old and New Testaments.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be called great in the Kingdom of heaven by the one who fulfilled every letter of God's promise, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all teachers of the faith, that they may hand on the whole counsel of God — not picking and choosing — trusting that not the smallest part of God's word will ever pass away, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That nations may build their legal systems on the enduring foundation of natural and divine law, rather than the shifting sands of cultural preference or political majority, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who find the demands of the Gospel too difficult, that they may ask Christ to fulfill his Law within them through grace, for what is impossible for us alone is possible with God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may both practice and teach the commandments of God, understanding that witness and instruction together build the Kingdom, and that we are accountable for both, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that we may be a community faithful to the whole of Scripture, formed by its wisdom and sent to embody the Law fulfilled in Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those in RCIA and faith formation, that they may come to love the fullness of Catholic moral and doctrinal teaching.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may receive the reward Christ promised to those who kept and taught his commandments, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Pro Life Option
1.For the Church, that she may proclaim that God's commandment 'Do not kill' — not one letter of it — has been abolished by any court ruling or legislative act, and that every unborn life is protected by divine law, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That legislators may understand that human laws which contradict God's law on the sanctity of life do not abolish that law — they merely put themselves in opposition to it, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For mothers in crisis who feel trapped by circumstances, that they may find in the Church not condemnation but the fulfillment of law in love — mercy, support, and a community that walks with them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.For all who teach the sanctity of human life in schools, parishes, and families, that they may do so with the authority of one who knows this truth comes not from opinion but from God himself, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For children lost to abortion and for their parents, that the God who keeps every letter of his promises may bring them the mercy, healing, and eternal life that no human law can grant or withhold, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who defend the dignity of life in law, medicine, and public policy, that they may be strengthened by the permanence of God's truth.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed, including the unborn, may inherit the Kingdom promised to those who fulfil the Law of love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Friday

Friday, June 11, 2021

Saint Barnabas, apostle

●MemorialLiturgical Color: Red

Prayers of the Faithful for Saint Barnabas, apostle

Option 1
1.That the Church, inspired by St. Barnabas, son of encouragement, may always be a source of consolation and support for all her members, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may foster environments of encouragement and cooperation, rather than division and strife, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who are called to evangelize and share the Good News, that they may be filled with the Holy Spirit and joy, like St. Barnabas, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be true encouragers in our families, workplaces, and communities, building others up in faith and love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where everyone feels supported and encouraged in their Christian journey, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who are discerning their vocation or mission in the Church.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who lived as sons and daughters of encouragement may rejoice with St. Barnabas in God's kingdom, 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 sons of encouragement, strengthening the faithful in their mission, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil society may value generosity and mutual support, recognizing the good in others, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are new to the faith or struggling, that they may find mentors and companions like Barnabas to guide them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be willing to sell our possessions and lay them at the apostles' feet, sharing generously with those in need, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community that actively encourages and supports the gifts and ministries of all its members, 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 joyful company of the apostles and saints, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Variations if Memorial is not celebrated

Option 1
1.For the Church, that she may proclaim the surpassing righteousness Christ demands — not outward compliance but interior transformation — and help her members become truly holy, not merely respectable, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.For world leaders, that they may recognise that anger, contempt, and hatred — even when never acted upon — poison the wells of justice, and that true peace requires purified hearts, not only better laws, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those carrying resentment or bitterness toward a brother or sister, that they may hear Christ's urgent call: leave your gift at the altar, go and be reconciled first, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may examine our hearts for the hidden sins Christ names — the anger we harbour, the contempt we speak — and bring them honestly to the Sacrament of Reconciliation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For the faithful departed, that the one who demands reconciliation before offering may himself be their advocate before the Father, covering every debt with his own blood, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For families and communities torn by unresolved conflict, that the grace to reconcile may open what pride has locked shut.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may find in Christ the advocate who settles every debt and brings them safely into the Father's house, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all who lead the Church, that they may teach not only what Christians must not do, but the interior conversion Christ demands — a righteousness that surpasses that of the scribes, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all nations may work toward the root causes of violence — the anger and contempt between peoples — not only the outward acts, for Christ shows that murder begins in the heart, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those estranged from family or friends, that this word of Jesus — 'leave your gift and go first to be reconciled' — may give them the courage to take the first step, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may come to the Eucharist having first examined our consciences and sought forgiveness from those we have wronged, making our worship an offering of integrity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that our life together may be a community of genuine reconciliation — not just politeness — where broken relationships are healed and communion is real, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who minister the Sacrament of Penance, that they may help people move from guilt to genuine interior freedom.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may be reconciled completely in Christ and welcomed into the eternal peace of the Father's kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Saturday

Saturday, June 12, 2021

Thursday, 9th Week in Ordinary Time

·FerialLiturgical Color: Green

Prayers of the Faithful for Thursday, 9th Week in Ordinary Time

Option 1
1.For the Church, that she may be drawn always to the Heart of Christ who reveals the Father to the humble and the little ones, and may never mistake worldly sophistication for the wisdom that comes from knowing him, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.For world leaders who carry the burdens of governance, that they may bring those burdens to Christ who says: 'Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest,' let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who are exhausted — by illness, grief, addiction, overwork, or despair — that today they may truly hear the Sacred Heart's invitation: 'Come to me,' and find in him the rest that the world cannot provide, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may take the yoke of Christ upon ourselves — learning from him who is meek and humble of heart — and discover that his burden, though it asks everything, is easy and light because it is borne in love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For the faithful departed, that the Father who hides things from the learned and reveals them to little ones may receive them with the tenderness of the Sacred Heart, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who feel God is distant or hidden, that the meek and humble heart of Jesus may draw them into the Father's embrace.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may find in the Sacred Heart the rest they sought on earth, and rest in God forever, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all shepherds, that they may lead the Church with the meekness and humility of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, whose yoke is easy and whose burden is light, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may come to know the Father through the Son — for no one knows the Father except the Son and those to whom he chooses to reveal him — and may turn their weary hearts toward Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those crushed by religious burdens imposed by human tradition, that they may encounter the true heart of Jesus — not a demanding taskmaster but a gentle teacher who offers rest, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may spend time before the Blessed Sacrament today, bringing our burdens to the Heart that was pierced for us, and learning from it what meekness and humility look like in our own lives, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that devotion to the Sacred Heart may not be merely a pious practice but a deep school of life — learning from Christ's heart how to love, serve, forgive, and rest in God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who are enrolled in the Sacred Heart apostolate, that this feast may renew their consecration and deepen their love.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may be welcomed by the meek and humble Heart of Jesus into the eternal rest he promised, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Pro Life Option
1.For the Church, that she may draw from the Sacred Heart of Jesus the compassion and courage to defend every unborn child and accompany every mother who is laboured and burdened by an unexpected pregnancy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That legislators may be moved by the gentle heart of Christ — who reveals the Father's love to little ones — to enact laws that protect the smallest and most vulnerable human beings, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For women in crisis pregnancies who are exhausted, afraid, and burdened, that they may hear the Sacred Heart's invitation — 'Come to me… I will give you rest' — and find in the Church a community that truly carries the burden with them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.For all who work in pro-life ministry, often weighed down by setbacks and grief, that the meek and humble Heart of Jesus may refresh them and remind them that this work is his yoke — easy in love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For children lost to abortion and for their mothers who carry hidden grief, that the Sacred Heart — which has known every wound — may bring healing, mercy, and the rest that surpasses all understanding, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For mothers who chose life at great personal cost, that the Sacred Heart of Jesus may pour out his consolation and joy upon them.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed, including the unborn, may rest forever in the Sacred Heart of Jesus who said: 'I will give you rest,' let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Sunday

Sunday, June 13, 2021

Saint Anthony of Padua, priest and doctor of the Church

●MemorialLiturgical Color: White

Prayers of the Faithful for Saint Anthony of Padua, priest and doctor of the Church

Option 1
1.That the Church, inspired by St. Anthony's powerful preaching and love for the poor, may always bring the light of the Gospel to those in need, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may seek wisdom and work to alleviate poverty and injustice, following the example of St. Anthony's compassion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who have lost their way, spiritually or materially, that through St. Anthony's intercession, they may find what they seek and be restored to hope, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may have a deep love for Sacred Scripture, like St. Anthony, and be effective witnesses to its truth in our lives, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place of charity and prayer, where the lost are found and the poor are cared for, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who have lost articles of faith or hope, that St. Anthony may help them find them anew.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who preached God's Word with zeal may rejoice with St. Anthony in the 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 be true evangelists, like St. Anthony, bringing the message of salvation to all, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil society may be inspired by the charity of the saints to care for the poor and marginalized, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are searching for lost items or, more importantly, for lost peace of mind, that St. Anthony may intercede for them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may cultivate a humble and prayerful heart, always ready to serve God and neighbor with the gifts He has given us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community that actively seeks out the lost and brings them into the warmth of Christ's fold, 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 by Christ and brought to the eternal treasure of heaven, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Variations if Memorial is not celebrated

Option 1
1.For the Church, that she may be a community of radical honesty — where the word of every member is as trustworthy as a sworn oath — because Christians are people whose 'Yes' means 'Yes' and whose 'No' means 'No,' let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.For world leaders, that they may govern with integrity and keep the commitments they make to their people and to one another, knowing that deception and broken promises corrode trust and peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who have been deceived or whose trust has been betrayed, that they may find healing, and that those who wronged them may have the courage to seek reconciliation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may examine our own speech — our promises, our excuses, our half-truths — and ask God to purify our tongues so that we need no oath because our word is bond, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For the faithful departed, especially those who lived with integrity and kept their word to God and neighbor, that they may now rejoice with the Truth himself forever, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who work in law, diplomacy, or public service where oaths and commitments are foundational, that they may hold them sacred.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be received by Christ who is the Yes to all of God's promises, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all teachers of the Gospel, that they may model the simplicity Christ commands — speaking truth plainly, without embellishment or manipulation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all nations may build their public life on a culture of honest speech, where contracts and commitments mean something and where deception is not rewarded, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are tempted to lie or exaggerate to protect themselves or advance their interests, that Christ's word may pierce their conscience: 'Anything more than this comes from the evil one,' let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be people of our word in every sphere — in marriage, in friendship, in business, in prayer — so that our Christian life is itself a testimony to the truth, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that our community's yes may truly mean yes: in our commitments to serve, to give, to love, and to show up — no idle pledges, but the integrity of lived faith, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those preparing for the sacraments, that they may make their promises with full understanding and sincere intent.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may rest in the eternal truth of God, where no oath is needed because all is light, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

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