Prayers of the Faithful This Week

Week of August 9 - August 15, 2021

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Monday

Monday, August 9, 2021

NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

·SundayLiturgical Color: Green

Prayers of the Faithful for the NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Option 1
1.That the Church, battered by every storm of our age, may hear Christ's voice above the wind: 'Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid,' and remain steadfast in faith, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That leaders of nations may not be paralyzed by fear but may trust in God's providential care, even when the way ahead seems treacherous and dark, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who are sinking—crushed by illness, grief, poverty, or despair—that they may cry out to Christ: 'Lord, save me!' and experience His rescuing hand, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may fix our eyes on Christ alone and not on the howling wind of anxiety, learning from Peter that faith focused on the Lord can walk on any water, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may bow in worship before the Lord who calms every storm, confessing together: 'Truly, you are the Son of God,' let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those drowning in fear or depression, that Christ may reach out His hand and lift them up.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be brought safely to the eternal shore where Christ reigns forever, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all who shepherd the Church through storms of controversy and division, that they may keep their gaze fixed on Christ, the author and finisher of faith, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples, battered by conflict, injustice, and hatred, may hear Christ's word of peace spoken over the waves of every human storm, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For the doubting and the fearful, that they may take the bold step of faith like Peter—stepping out of the boat—and find that Christ sustains those who call on His name, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may grow in the kind of faith that dares the impossible, cries out in need without shame, and falls in worship before the Son of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community of bold, expectant faith, where we regularly encounter the living Christ and are transformed by His real presence in our midst, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those at sea in doubt or unbelief, that the Lord may still the storm within them.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be brought safely to the eternal harbor of God's love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Alternate Prayers of the Faithful for the NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Option 1
1.That the Church may be a barque of salvation for all who are lost at sea, bringing them safely to Christ through word, sacrament, and sacrificial love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those in authority may act with courage in the face of mounting pressure and opposition, trusting that God is with all who seek justice and peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who cry out to God in the night—from sickness, poverty, loneliness, or despair—that the Lord may come walking to them on the waters of their suffering, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may not be distracted from the Lord by the howling winds of worldly anxiety, but keep our gaze fixed on Christ who calls us forward in faith, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local faith community may grow in communal prayer, spending time together before the Lord who watches over us from the mountain of His presence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those struggling with fear, that they may hear Christ say: 'Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid.'Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may be raised on the last day to eternal life with Christ who conquered death, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all bishops, that they may bring the Church safely through every storm by their fidelity to Christ and the truth of the Gospel, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil leaders may serve with humility, recognizing that true authority comes from God who rules over wind and wave, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For mothers and fathers facing impossible circumstances, and for the unborn children in danger, that they may cry out: 'Lord, save me!'—and experience Christ's rescuing hand, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may worship the Lord not only when life is calm but above all when we are most afraid, confessing with the disciples: 'Truly, you are the Son of God,' let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a place of encounter with the living Christ, where each member is strengthened in faith to walk on the waters of daily Christian life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For pregnant mothers who feel they are drowning, that the Lord may reach out and save them and their children.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may enter the eternal peace of Christ who calmed every storm, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Tuesday

Tuesday, August 10, 2021

Saint Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr

✦FeastLiturgical Color: Red

Prayers of the Faithful for Saint Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr

Option 1
1.That the Church may always embrace the paradox of the grain of wheat: dying to self, bearing fruit a hundredfold, and never counting the cost of love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That leaders of nations may imitate Saint Lawrence's care for the poor and vulnerable, ensuring that the goods of the earth serve all people in need, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who are persecuted for their faith, that they may find in Lawrence's courage the strength to bear witness to Christ even at the greatest cost, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may follow Christ wherever He leads, trusting His promise: 'Where I am, there also will my servant be,' let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may produce abundant fruit by dying to self-interest, serving God and neighbor with Lawrence's selfless generosity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For deacons and all who serve the Church in charitable ministry.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who gave their lives in witness to Christ may be honored by the Father in His eternal kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all who shepherd the Church, that they may serve with Lawrence's love for the poor, holding nothing back from the needs of God's people, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil society may honor those who give their lives in service of others, and create just conditions where no one is left destitute or without care, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all deacons, that they may exercise their ministry with Lawrence's zeal, seeing in the poor and suffering the true treasure of the Church, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may learn to detach from comfort and security, offering our lives freely for the Gospel, and so preserve them for eternal life with God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community of generous servants, seeing in every act of charity the face of Christ and the path to eternal glory, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who suffer persecution for the faith, that they may be strengthened by Lawrence's example.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be welcomed by the Father who honors those who served His Son, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Pro Life Option
1.That the Church may boldly proclaim, with Saint Lawrence, that the poor and vulnerable—including every unborn child—are the true treasure entrusted to her care, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may protect those who cannot protect themselves, recognizing every unborn child as a gift of infinite worth, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For mothers in crisis pregnancies who feel that choosing life will cost them everything, that like the grain of wheat, they may find their sacrifice yields eternal fruit, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may follow Christ's example of total self-gift, supporting every vulnerable life from conception to natural death with generosity and joy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may welcome the poorest and most defenseless—the unborn, the sick, the abandoned—as the true treasure of the Church, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who serve crisis pregnancy centers and ministries supporting vulnerable mothers and children.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may receive the eternal reward promised to those who served the least of Christ's brothers and sisters, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Wednesday

Wednesday, August 11, 2021

Saint Clare, virgin

●MemorialLiturgical Color: White

Prayers of the Faithful for Saint Clare, virgin

Option 1
1.That the Church, inspired by St. Clare's radical poverty and contemplative love, may always cherish spiritual riches above all earthly goods, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may promote justice for the poor and seek to alleviate the suffering caused by materialism and greed, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all Poor Clares and contemplative religious, that their lives of prayer and penance may be a powerful witness to the primacy of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may learn from St. Clare to embrace voluntary poverty, to trust in God's providence, and to find our joy in Him alone, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where simplicity of life is valued and where all support one another in seeking the one thing necessary, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who are struggling with poverty or material insecurity.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who lived in poverty of spirit may now rejoice with St. Clare in the eternal riches of 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 guide the faithful with the wisdom and detachment of St. Clare, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil society may create structures that support the poor and ensure that all have what they need for a dignified life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are attached to worldly possessions or consumed by ambition, that St. Clare's example may inspire them to seek true freedom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may cultivate a spirit of prayer and contemplation, finding in God our true light and our ultimate joy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community that actively serves the poor and encourages a life of evangelical poverty and simplicity, 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 eternal embrace of God, who is our all, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Variations if Memorial is not celebrated

Option 1
1.That the Church may always embrace the humility of a little child, trusting not in its own strength but in the Father's providential care for every soul, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That leaders of nations may never despise the little ones—the poor, the vulnerable, the voiceless—knowing that their angels always behold the face of the heavenly Father, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For children who are neglected, abused, or abandoned, that the Good Shepherd who searches for every lost sheep may find them and restore them to safety and love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may turn from pride and ambition, becoming like little children in our trust and simplicity, knowing that only the humble enter the kingdom of heaven, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community that seeks out the lost and the forgotten, doing the will of our Father who desires that not one of these little ones be lost, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who feel small, marginalized, or powerless, that they may know God's special love for them.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be found by the Good Shepherd and brought safely to the eternal fold of the Father, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all bishops, that they may be shepherds who leave the ninety-nine to search for the one who is lost, sparing no effort for any soul, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil society may never dismiss any person—especially children, the disabled, and the unborn—but protect and honor every life as a gift from the Father, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who have strayed from the faith, that the heavenly Father who does not wish any of His little ones to be lost may draw them home with merciful love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may embrace the Lord's call to become like children—humble, trusting, and receptive—as the only way to enter the kingdom of heaven, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be marked by joyful and persistent outreach, celebrating each time a lost sheep is found and restored to the fullness of life in Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who are proud or have not yet humbled themselves before God, that they may receive the grace of conversion.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be welcomed into the kingdom prepared for those who became like little children before God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Thursday

Thursday, August 12, 2021

Saint Jane Frances de Chantal, religious

○Optional MemorialLiturgical Color: White

Prayers of the Faithful for Saint Jane Frances de Chantal, religious

Option 1
1.That the Church, inspired by St. Jane Frances de Chantal's deep faith and compassionate heart, may always be a mother to those in need, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may govern with kindness and seek to alleviate the suffering of the poor, the widowed, and the orphaned, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who have experienced loss or bereavement, that they may find strength and solace in God's love and the support of the community, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may learn from St. Jane Frances to embrace God's will with patience and trust, even in times of trial and sorrow, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place of true Christian charity, where all support one another in their joys and sorrows, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For the Visitation Nuns and all religious communities dedicated to prayer and service.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who lived lives of faithful love and service may rejoice with St. Jane Frances in God's eternal presence, 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 gentle wisdom and pastoral charity of St. Jane Frances de Chantal, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil society may create structures that support families, widows, and all who are vulnerable, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are struggling with forgiveness or reconciliation, that St. Jane Frances' example of overcoming adversity may inspire them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may cultivate a spirit of prayerful discernment, seeking God's guidance in all our relationships and decisions, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community that actively cares for the widowed, the orphaned, and all who are in need, 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 eternal embrace of God's merciful love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Variations if Optional Memorial is not celebrated

Option 1
1.That the Church may always be a community of courageous, fraternal correction, where we help one another turn from sin and be restored to the fullness of God's grace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That leaders of nations may resolve disputes through honest dialogue and just accountability rather than through power or coercion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are estranged from family, friends, or community, that they may find the courage to take the first step toward reconciliation and healing, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may heed Christ's call to speak truth in love, correcting our brothers and sisters in a spirit of gentleness, always seeking to win back the one who has strayed, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community that binds itself together in prayer, trusting Christ's promise: 'Where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I in the midst of them,' let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those involved in mediation, pastoral care, or reconciliation ministry within the Church.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may be fully reconciled with God and all the saints in the joy of eternal life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all bishops, that they may exercise the ministry of binding and loosing with wisdom, mercy, and fidelity to Christ's will, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil society may establish just processes for resolving conflicts, ensuring that every person is heard and every wrong is addressed with fairness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who have been hurt by others and are waiting for an apology, that they may find healing and strength in the Lord's own example of mercy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may gather together in prayer, agreeing to ask the Father for the graces most needed by our families, our Church, and our world, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community that prays in unity, where Christ is truly present in the midst of those gathered in His name, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those in our community who are in need of reconciliation or healing in their relationships.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may enter the eternal communion of saints, bound together by the love of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Friday

Friday, August 13, 2021

Saint Pontian, pope, and Saint Hippolytus, priest, martyrs

○Optional MemorialLiturgical Color: Red

Prayers of the Faithful for Saint Pontian and Saint Hippolytus, martyrs

Option 1
1.That the Church, inspired by the reconciliation and martyrdom of Saints Pontian and Hippolytus, may always strive for unity and bear courageous witness to Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may promote forgiveness and understanding, working to heal divisions and protect religious freedom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who have been estranged from the Church or from one another, that they may find paths to reconciliation and communion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be willing to forgive those who have wronged us, and to seek forgiveness for our own failings, for the sake of Christ's unity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where differences are overcome by love and where all are united in their witness to the Gospel, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who suffer for their efforts to promote unity and truth within the Church.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all martyrs who died for the faith, and those who worked for reconciliation, may rejoice together 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 be instruments of unity and courageous defenders of the faith, like Saints Pontian and Hippolytus, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil society may be a place where truth is spoken with charity and where disagreements are resolved peacefully, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are struggling with doctrinal disputes or divisions within the Church, that they may find common ground in Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may have the humility to admit our errors and the generosity to forgive others, for the sake of building up Christ's Body, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community that values both truth and charity, always striving for deeper communion in 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 may be brought into the perfect unity of the saints in heaven, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Variations if Optional Memorial is not celebrated

Option 1
1.That the Church may always proclaim the boundless mercy of God, who forgives not seven times but seventy-seven times, and calls us to offer that same mercy to one another, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That leaders of nations may build cultures of restorative justice—acknowledging wrongdoing, making amends, and restoring broken relationships—rather than resorting to vengeance, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are trapped in cycles of resentment and unforgiveness, that they may experience God's liberating mercy and find the grace to forgive those who have wounded them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may remember the vast debt of sin that God has mercifully cancelled for each of us, and so willingly cancel every debt that others owe us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community of forgiving love, where the Sacrament of Reconciliation is frequented and where mercy flows freely from person to person, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who have been deeply wronged and struggle to forgive, that God may heal their wounds and set them free.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may receive from God the full forgiveness they sought in life and enter His eternal mercy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all shepherds of the Church, that they may be tireless ministers of God's mercy, making Christ's forgiveness accessible to all who seek it, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil society may establish systems of justice that reflect God's mercy, seeking the restoration of wrongdoers rather than mere punishment, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who believe they are beyond forgiveness, that they may hear Christ's word of total mercy and dare to return to the Father who runs to meet them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may approach one another with the compassion of the king in the parable, moved by the plea of those who have wronged us and moved to release them from their debt, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may make frequent use of the Sacrament of Penance, growing in the experience of God's mercy and in the practice of forgiveness toward one another, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who have not yet experienced God's forgiveness, that they may seek reconciliation with Him.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be forgiven of every debt by the merciful Father and welcomed into His eternal joy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Saturday

Saturday, August 14, 2021

Saint Maximilian Kolbe, priest and martyr

●MemorialLiturgical Color: Red

Prayers of the Faithful for Saint Maximilian Kolbe, priest and martyr

Option 1
1.That the Church, inspired by St. Maximilian Kolbe's heroic charity and love for the Immaculata, may always defend human dignity and offer her life for others, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may reject violence and hatred, and work to build a civilization of love where every life is sacred, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who are imprisoned, especially those suffering unjustly or facing death, that they may find hope and strength in Christ through St. Maximilian's intercession, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may have the courage to lay down our lives for our friends, imitating Christ's selfless love and the example of St. Maximilian, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where charity abounds and where all are willing to make sacrifices for the good of others, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For families, especially those facing hardship or separation.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all martyrs of charity who gave their lives for others may rejoice with St. Maximilian Kolbe 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 be true shepherds, willing to give their lives for their flock, like St. Maximilian, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil society may learn from the horrors of the past and actively combat all forms of hatred, bigotry, and violence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are struggling with addiction or despair, that they may find hope and healing through the intercession of St. Maximilian, patron of the addicted, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our love for Mary Immaculate may lead us to a deeper love for her Son and a greater willingness to serve Him in our neighbor, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community that champions the cause of life and stands in solidarity with all who suffer, 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, through the merits of Christ's sacrifice, attain eternal life and peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Variations if Memorial is not celebrated

Option 1
1.That the Church may always uphold God's plan for marriage: that from the beginning He made them male and female, and what God has joined together, no human power may separate, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That leaders of nations may defend the sanctity and indissolubility of marriage in law and policy, recognizing it as the foundation of family and society, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For couples whose marriages are in difficulty, that they may receive the graces needed to remain faithful to their vows and to grow in love through every trial, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may embrace marriage as a vocation of total, faithful, and life-giving love, ordered by God from the beginning of creation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may provide strong marriage preparation and ongoing support for married couples, honoring the great sacrament entrusted to the Church, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those whose marriages have broken down, that they may find healing, guidance, and God's mercy.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who lived in faithful married love may now rejoice in the eternal union of God's love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all pastors, that they may courageously teach the beauty of God's plan for marriage and family in a culture that redefines them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil society may recognize marriage as a unique covenant between one man and one woman, providing the stable foundation that children need to flourish, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are called to celibacy for the sake of the kingdom of heaven—priests and consecrated religious—that they may embrace their vocation as a great gift, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may receive whatever vocation God gives us—marriage or celibacy—with gratitude, living it faithfully as a path to holiness and eternal life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may celebrate both marriage and consecrated life as beautiful vocations, supporting all who live these callings with prayer and fraternal love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For seminarians, novices, and all who are discerning their vocation, that they may find clarity and courage.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be united in the perfect love of God, who is the author of every faithful bond, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Sunday

Sunday, August 15, 2021

THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

✚SolemnityLiturgical Color: White

Prayers of the Faithful for THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

Option 1
1.That the Church may magnify the Lord with Mary's own voice, proclaiming with the Magnificat that He has looked on the lowliness of His servant and done great things for His people, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That leaders of nations may heed Mary's canticle: that God casts down the mighty from their thrones and lifts up the lowly, and build societies that reflect His justice, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who are poor, hungry, or overlooked, that Mary's Assumption may be their sign of hope—God fills the hungry with good things and remembers His promise of mercy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may rise with haste, like Mary visiting Elizabeth, to bring Christ to those around us, and find in every encounter the joy that makes the heart leap with gladness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may celebrate this solemnity with hearts full of the Magnificat, rejoicing that God's mercy is from age to age on those who fear Him, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who are grieving, that Mary assumed into glory may be their sign of resurrection and lasting hope.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may share in Mary's glory, raised body and soul into the eternal presence of God, 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 in Mary's school of faith, teaching us to ponder God's word and magnify the Lord in all things, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all who are powerful in this world may hear the Magnificat's challenge—God scatters the proud in their conceit—and govern with humility and compassion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For women who carry new life and face fear or hardship, that they may be visited by God's grace as Mary visited Elizabeth, strengthened and filled with holy joy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may live in the light of the Assumption: our bodies are temples of the Spirit, destined for glory, and called to share in Mary's eternal victory over sin and death, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish community may honor Mary's Assumption by embracing her Magnificat as our own—seeking God's justice, serving the poor, and living in joyful hope, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a deeper Marian devotion in our community, that Mary may lead us to her Son.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may, through Mary's intercession, be taken up into the joy of heaven where she reigns with Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Variations if Solemnity is not celebrated

Option 1
1.That the Church may never hinder the little ones from coming to Christ, but in every generation bring children to Him through Baptism, catechesis, and the witness of holy lives, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That leaders of nations may protect children's dignity, safety, and right to know their Creator, never placing obstacles before the most vulnerable members of society, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For children who suffer from neglect, abuse, poverty, or illness, that Jesus who laid His hands on them in blessing may surround them now with His healing love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may embrace Christ's word: 'Let the children come to me, do not hinder them,' by our reverence for every child's life from the moment of conception, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a welcoming home for children and families, where the young are formed in faith and the kingdom of heaven is made tangible, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For children who are lost, exploited, or at risk, that the Lord may place His hands of blessing upon them.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may enter the kingdom that belongs to those who come to Christ with a child's trust, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all bishops, that they may lay their hands in blessing on the young people of the Church, forming them in the faith that leads to eternal life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil society may protect every child from exploitation and harm, recognizing that to such as these belongs the kingdom of heaven, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For parents who faithfully bring their children to Christ in prayer and sacrament, that they may be strengthened and encouraged in this most important vocation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may receive the kingdom of heaven with childlike trust and simplicity, never letting pride or self-sufficiency become obstacles to God's grace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may support families with young children in practical and prayerful ways, so that no family ever faces the journey of faith alone, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For unborn children in danger, that the Lord's hand of blessing may protect them and open hearts to welcome them.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be welcomed by Christ who gathers to Himself all who came to Him with humble hearts, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

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