Prayers of the Faithful This Week

Week of March 7 - March 13, 2022

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Monday

Monday, March 7, 2022

Saints Perpetua and Felicity, martyrs

●MemorialLiturgical Color: Red

Prayers of the Faithful for Saints Perpetua and Felicity, martyrs

Option 1
1.That the Church may proclaim the Gospel with the courage of Saints Perpetua and Felicity, unafraid of what that witness may cost, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governing authorities may protect freedom of religion and conscience and stand against the persecution of minorities, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For women in prison, especially mothers separated from their children, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may not be ashamed to give an account of our faith when asked, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our community may invest in young people and give them a genuine place in its life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For our sick, bereaved, and all who have asked for our prayers.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may share in the glory that Saints Perpetua and Felicity now enjoy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For authentic catechesis, that the Church may hand on the faith with clarity and full confidence in its truth, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil authorities may prosecute human traffickers and protect victims from further exploitation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For victims of human trafficking who are trapped in exploitation and have no one to speak for them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may not hold back from God what he is asking of us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may reach those who have stopped coming to Mass and make it easy for them to return, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For our sick, bereaved, and all who have asked for our prayers.Lord, hear our prayer.
For N. and all the faithful departed, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Variations if Memorial is not celebrated

Option 1
1.For families, that they may become little churches where faith is handed on through daily prayer and example, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil authorities may ensure women escaping domestic violence have safe housing and legal protection, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those made redundant who face losing their home as a result, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be faithful to what we know is right even when it costs us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be known for its care of the elderly and those who live in isolation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For our sick, bereaved, and all who have asked for our prayers.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may rest in the peace of Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For digital evangelization, that the Church may use every means available to bring people into contact with the living Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governing authorities may prioritise funding for addiction treatment and rehabilitation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For veterans who cannot leave the battlefield behind and carry the weight of what they saw and did, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may forgive those who have hurt us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our community may support families going through difficulty and not leave them to struggle alone, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For our sick, bereaved, and all who have asked for our prayers.Lord, hear our prayer.
For N. and all the faithful departed, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Pro Life Option
1.That the Church may proclaim the value of every unborn life from every pulpit and in every community, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That legislators may close legal pathways to late-term abortion and establish clear protections for unborn children, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For single mothers living in poverty who have been told their only option is to abort, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may pray with urgency for an end to abortion and ask God what part we are to play, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our community may ensure no mother in our parish faces a crisis pregnancy without knowing she has support, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who fast and pray for an end to abortion and for the protection of unborn life.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be embraced by our merciful God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Tuesday

Tuesday, March 8, 2022

3rd SUNDAY OF LENT

·SundayLiturgical Color: Violet

Prayers of the Faithful for the 3rd SUNDAY OF LENT

Option 1
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may have the wisdom to navigate the complexity of our time and the courage to lead without compromise, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That heads of government may invest in measures that lift people out of poverty and ensure no family lacks basic provision, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those living with severe depression who cannot see a way through and have lost the will to try, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may look for Christ in the faces of those we would rather avoid, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be genuinely welcoming to those arriving for the first time, drawn by a quiet but real hunger for something more, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For our sick, bereaved, and all who have asked for our prayers.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may rest in the peace that surpasses all understanding, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For unity between Catholics and other Christian communities, that the prayer of Christ 'that they may all be one' may draw us ever closer, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governing authorities may ensure access to affordable housing for those on the lowest incomes, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For migrants and refugees who have crossed dangerous borders to reach safety and now face an uncertain welcome, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may not put off until tomorrow what God is asking of us today, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our community may support families going through difficulty and not leave them to struggle alone, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For our sick, bereaved, and all who have asked for our prayers.Lord, hear our prayer.
For N. and all the faithful departed, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Pro Life Option
1.That the Church may raise its voice clearly and without apology in defence of every unborn life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governing authorities may take steps to reduce abortion by investing in practical support for mothers and families, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For women who have been refused asylum and fear deportation while pregnant, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may speak of unborn life with love and urgency, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may invest in practical support for mothers and expectant families, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who advocate for the legal protection of unborn children.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may behold the face of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Wednesday

Wednesday, March 9, 2022

Monday in the 3rd Week of Lent

·FerialLiturgical Color: Violet

Prayers of the Faithful for Monday in the 3rd Week of Lent

Option 1
1.For Catholics who feel unwelcome or marginalised in the Church, that they may find a community where they truly belong, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That leaders in regions of ongoing conflict may pursue ceasefire and open humanitarian corridors for those who are trapped, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For children in the care system who feel they have no one to call their own, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be still enough this Lent to hear what God is saying to us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may welcome those who arrive for the first time and help them feel they have found a home, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For our sick, bereaved, and all who have asked for our prayers.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may rest in the peace that surpasses all understanding, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For seminarians and those discerning a call to priesthood or religious life, that God may confirm their calling in prayer, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may make and keep binding commitments to reduce carbon emissions and protect the climate, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For communities devastated by floods or earthquakes who are still struggling to rebuild their lives, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may offer God our willingness this Lent even when we have nothing else to give, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our community may invest in young people and give them real responsibility in parish life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For our sick, bereaved, and all who have asked for our prayers.Lord, hear our prayer.
For N. and all the faithful departed, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Pro Life Option
1.That the Church may hold before the world the dignity of every unborn child, speaking with love and without hesitation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may reject any proposal to extend abortion access and instead legislate in favour of the unborn, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For pregnant teenagers who feel their only option is abortion and have no adult who will stand with them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may hold the unborn in prayer each day of this Lent, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our community may invest in practical support for expectant mothers facing difficult circumstances, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who offer care and practical support to pregnant women in difficulty.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be gathered into the arms of our merciful God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Thursday

Thursday, March 10, 2022

Tuesday in the 3rd Week of Lent

·FerialLiturgical Color: Violet

Prayers of the Faithful for Tuesday in the 3rd Week of Lent

Option 1
1.For deeper Eucharistic faith in the Church, that reverence at Mass may flow into reverence for human life in all its forms, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governments may enforce fair wages and protect workers from exploitation and unsafe working conditions, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For families broken by divorce or long estrangement, especially children caught between parents who cannot speak to one another, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may not hold on to resentment we have been carrying for too long, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may reach those who have stopped coming to Mass and make it easy for them to return, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For our sick, bereaved, and all who have asked for our prayers.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may rest in the peace that surpasses all understanding, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For healing after the scandals within the Church, that honest accountability may rebuild the trust that was destroyed, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governing authorities may invest in mental health services and ensure they are accessible to all regardless of income, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those living with long-term physical illness who carry each day with quiet endurance, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may draw us to prayer even when we are too exhausted and distracted to seek him, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our community may support families going through difficulty and not leave them to struggle alone, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For our sick, bereaved, and all who have asked for our prayers.Lord, hear our prayer.
For N. and all the faithful departed, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Pro Life Option
1.That the Church may be tireless in speaking and praying for every child threatened by abortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That legislators may redirect public funding away from abortion and toward supporting mothers and families, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For mothers who feel pressure from partners or family to end their pregnancies, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may fast one day this Lent specifically for the protection of unborn life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be known as a community that walks with mothers through pregnancy and beyond, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who offer care and practical support to pregnant women in difficulty.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may rest in the mercy of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Friday

Friday, March 11, 2022

Wednesday in the 3rd Week of Lent

·FerialLiturgical Color: Violet

Prayers of the Faithful for Wednesday in the 3rd Week of Lent

Option 1
1.For young adults drifting from faith practice, that the Church may find ways to speak to their real questions and genuine hunger, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governing authorities may create fair and humane pathways for those seeking asylum, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who have lost faith or feel abandoned by God and cannot find a reason to pray, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may recognise Christ in those we find it most difficult to love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be known for its care of the elderly and those who live in isolation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For our sick, bereaved, and all who have asked for our prayers.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may rest in the peace that surpasses all understanding, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For unity amid ideological divisions within the Church, that truth and charity may be held together, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governing authorities may uphold anti-discrimination protections and ensure equal dignity for all people regardless of their background, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those whose work has been made redundant by automation and who face an uncertain future, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may pray with real honesty about what is troubling us this week, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our community may invest in young people and give them real responsibility in parish life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For our sick, bereaved, and all who have asked for our prayers.Lord, hear our prayer.
For N. and all the faithful departed, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Pro Life Option
1.That the Church's pro-life witness may be rooted in prayer and sustained by the Eucharist, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil authorities may uphold legal protections for unborn children and resist pressure to weaken them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For parents who have received a prenatal diagnosis of a life-limiting condition and face the weight of that news, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That love for the unborn may move us to pray and to act, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may support and celebrate every family welcoming a new life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who fast and pray for an end to abortion and for the protection of unborn life.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be held in God's merciful embrace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Saturday

Saturday, March 12, 2022

Thursday in the 3rd Week of Lent

·FerialLiturgical Color: Violet

Prayers of the Faithful for Thursday in the 3rd Week of Lent

Option 1
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may find in prayer the strength and wisdom his ministry demands, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governing authorities may ensure fair access to clean water and sanitation for the world's most deprived communities, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those in recovery from addiction who are fighting to stay sober one day at a time, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be faithful to what we know is right even when it costs us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be genuinely welcoming to all who come in search of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For our sick, bereaved, and all who have asked for our prayers.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may rest in the peace that surpasses all understanding, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For the Church, that this season of Lent may deepen her prayer and renew her commitment to the poor, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That heads of government may address homelessness as a structural failure and provide dignified shelter for those without it, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those struggling with loneliness and isolation, especially the elderly who go days without speaking to another person, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may embrace the discipline of fasting this Lent with a willing rather than a reluctant heart, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be known as a community of generous almsgiving, giving freely and without calculation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For our sick, bereaved, and all who have asked for our prayers.Lord, hear our prayer.
For N. and all the faithful departed, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Pro Life Option
1.That the Church may never weary of defending the right to life of every unborn child, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may take concrete steps to reduce abortion rates and ensure mothers have the support they need to continue their pregnancies, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For unborn children in the final weeks of pregnancy threatened by late-term abortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may name the reality of abortion honestly in our prayers and not treat it as unspeakable, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may identify and reach out to pregnant women who need support and feel they have nowhere to turn, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who work in crisis pregnancy centres offering practical care and hope.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be welcomed into the mercy of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Sunday

Sunday, March 13, 2022

Friday in the 3rd Week of Lent

·FerialLiturgical Color: Violet

Prayers of the Faithful for Friday in the 3rd Week of Lent

Option 1
1.For renewal in parish life, that prayer in every home and heart may be the source of whatever changes the Church brings to the world, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That heads of government may prioritise affordable childcare and ensure working families are not left without support, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those dying alone, with no family member beside them in their final hours, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be honest with ourselves and with God about where we have fallen short, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our community may invest in young people and give them real responsibility in parish life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For our sick, bereaved, and all who have asked for our prayers.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may rest in the peace that surpasses all understanding, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For the Church, that the practice of almsgiving may deepen our solidarity with the poor and not remain merely occasional, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governing authorities may take concrete action to reduce homelessness and provide shelter for those sleeping rough, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those living in severe poverty who cannot meet the most basic needs of their families, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may use this Lent to develop the habit of daily prayer and not abandon it when the season ends, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish community may be drawn together this Lenten season through shared prayer and mutual support, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For our sick, bereaved, and all who have asked for our prayers.Lord, hear our prayer.
For N. and all the faithful departed, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Pro Life Option
1.That the Church may speak about abortion with the same moral clarity with which it speaks about any other injustice, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That legislators may resist any attempt to use public funds to expand access to abortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For women in violent or abusive relationships who are pregnant and cannot see a way forward, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may speak up for unborn life when we have the opportunity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a place of refuge and welcome for any mother who does not know where to turn, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who offer care and practical support to pregnant women in difficulty.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be held in God's infinite mercy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

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