Prayers of the Faithful This Week

Week of June 26 - July 2, 2023

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Monday

Monday, June 26, 2023

Weekday

·WeekdayLiturgical Color: Green

Prayers of the Faithful for Thursday in the 12th Week in Ordinary Time

Option 1
1.That the Church may never rest on words alone, but may do the will of the Father in heaven — for not all who say 'Lord, Lord' will enter the kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may build their policies on the solid rock of truth and justice, not on the shifting sands of expediency or popular approval, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those whose faith is shaken by life's storms, that they may find that a house built on Christ's word will stand when floods and wind come against it, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be wise builders who hear Christ's words and act on them, knowing that a faith not lived is a house built on sand, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may hear the word of God with the astonishment of the crowd — for He speaks with authority — and respond with wholehearted obedience, 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 the faithful departed who built their lives on Christ's word may now dwell securely in His eternal kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may teach with the authority of the Gospel — not merely as a scribe — so that the faithful hear in him the voice of the One who speaks with power, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may recognise that it is not those who cry 'Lord, Lord' but those who do the Father's will who inherit the kingdom of heaven, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who profess faith but struggle to live it, that they may be moved by the authority of Christ's word to align their lives more fully with the Father's will, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may build every decision, relationship, and ambition on the rock of Christ's teaching, so that no storm of life can wash it away, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be astonished anew by the authority of Christ's word and moved not merely to admire His teaching but to obey it wholeheartedly, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a deeper commitment to living out the Gospel — not merely hearing but doing the Father's will.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may find their eternal dwelling in the house built on rock — Christ Himself — where no flood can reach, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Pro Life Option
1.That the Church may do the Father's will and not merely speak it — backing her defence of unborn life with concrete care for mothers, families, and children in need, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may build legislation on the rock of human dignity rather than the shifting sands of political convenience, protecting every life from conception, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For mothers in crisis who feel their world is collapsing around them, that they may find in our community a house built on rock — solid, welcoming, and unshaken by the storm, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That those who advocate for the unborn may be known not only by what they say but by what they do — practical love and support that speaks louder than words, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may build its witness to life on the solid rock of the Father's will, so that when storms of opposition come, it stands firm and unafraid, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who offer practical support — housing, counselling, material aid — to families building their lives on hope.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all children who died before birth may rest secure on the rock that no storm can move — Christ, in whose hands every life is held, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Tuesday

Tuesday, June 27, 2023

Weekday

·WeekdayLiturgical Color: Green

Prayers of the Faithful for THE MOST SACRED HEART OF JESUS

Option 1
1.That the Church, inspired by Saint Cyril of Alexandria, may always defend the full truth of who Christ is — truly God and truly man — against every distortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may seek the truth and uphold it even at personal cost, as Saint Cyril stood firm at the Council of Ephesus for the full dignity of Christ and His Mother, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For theologians and teachers of the faith, that they may follow Saint Cyril in holding fast to the apostolic tradition while engaging with clarity and charity those who err, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may honour Mary as Theotokos — God-bearer — and through her intercession grow in faith in the Word made flesh who dwells among us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where the true identity of Christ is proclaimed with confidence: one Son, one Lord, fully divine and fully human, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who study and teach theology, that they may be guided by the Spirit of truth.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who confessed the full faith in Christ may now behold the face of the God-man they defended in life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may teach with the clarity and courage of Saint Cyril, never yielding the truth of Christ to popular pressure or political expediency, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may come to know Jesus Christ as the one Son of God incarnate — the heart of the Christian faith which Saint Cyril gave his life to defend, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are confused by false or partial images of Christ, that they may encounter the full mystery: the eternal Word who took flesh from the Virgin Mary, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may venerate the Mother of God with the faith of the Church, knowing that in calling Mary Theotokos we confess the full truth of her Son's identity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community of sound faith, rooted in the tradition the Fathers like Cyril handed on, and enriched by the gifts of the Holy Spirit, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For our sick, bereaved, etc., special projects or events.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died in the faith of the Church may be welcomed by the Christ whose true nature Saint Cyril so fearlessly proclaimed, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Variations if Solemnity is not celebrated

Option 1
1.That the Church may always stretch out her hand to those whom society considers untouchable, imitating Christ who touched the leper and said: I will do it — be made clean, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may show the courage of Christ, reaching across boundaries of prejudice and exclusion to restore the dignity of those cast out of society, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who feel unclean, ashamed, or cast out — those suffering addiction, mental illness, or profound sinfulness — that they may hear Christ say: I will it; be made clean, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may come to Christ with the humble faith of the leper: Lord, if you wish, you can make me clean — trusting entirely in His will and His power, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where no one is treated as untouchable, where Christ's healing touch reaches every person on the margins, 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 the faithful departed, cleansed by the waters of baptism, may now stand before God pure and whole in His eternal presence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may reach with the hand of mercy to those on the peripheries of the Church and society, following the Lord who touched what no one else would touch, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may recognise the healing power of compassionate touch — the willingness to approach those whom others avoid — as a sign of the kingdom of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For the sick and those suffering from diseases that carry stigma, that they may experience in the care of others the touch of Christ who wills their wholeness and dignity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may bring to Christ in prayer all who need healing — body and soul — trusting in His power and His desire to make us whole, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community of healing and welcome, where Christ's touch is extended through every act of mercy and every word of encouragement, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all healthcare workers and chaplains who bring healing and comfort in Christ's name.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be raised to fullness of life by the same Lord who stretched out His hand to heal, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Wednesday

Wednesday, June 28, 2023

THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

✚SundayLiturgical Color: Green

Prayers of the Faithful for the 13TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Option 1
1.That the Church may not soften Christ's hard words but proclaim them fully: He came not to bring peace at any price, but the sword of a truth that divides even what is closest to us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may govern in the light of a truth that sometimes divides — knowing that real peace cannot be built on silence or compromise with injustice, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who have paid a price in family or friendship for their faith in Christ, that they may find in His promise the consolation they need: whoever loses his life for my sake will find it, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may take up our cross without bargaining, love Christ more than our dearest relationships, and trust that losing what we cannot keep is the only way to find what we cannot lose, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be one where even the smallest act — a cup of cold water given in Christ's name — is honoured and celebrated, for it will surely not lose its reward, 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 the faithful departed who chose Christ above every earthly bond may now find the life they gave away waiting for them in Him, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may lead the Church without fear of the division Christ's word inevitably causes, trusting that truth spoken in love eventually heals the very wounds it first opens, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may discover the paradox Christ teaches: that the life clung to is lost, and the life surrendered for love is the only life worth having, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those estranged from family because of their faith — converts, reverts, those who left a harmful way of life — that they may be sustained by Christ and welcomed by the community of the Church, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may grow in the radical love Christ demands — a love that places Him above comfort, approval, and even family — and discover that this love does not destroy but transfigures our bonds, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community where every cup of cold water is treasured as a sacramental act, and where the smallest kindness is seen as a share in Christ's own mission, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who have sacrificed career, family acceptance, or security for the sake of the Gospel.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may receive the reward promised to all who gave even a cup of cold water in Christ's name, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Pro Life Option
1.That the Church may carry the sword of truth about human life into every public debate, even when it divides — knowing that a truth not spoken for fear of division is a truth betrayed, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may love justice more than approval, choosing to defend the unborn even when it costs them politically — for whoever loses his position for what is right will find something greater, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For mothers who have chosen life at great personal cost — estrangement, financial hardship, or loss of opportunity — that they may know their sacrifice will surely not lose its reward, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That those who offer even a cup of cold water to a mother in crisis — a meal, a ride, a listening ear — may know they serve Christ Himself and will not lose their reward, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may take up its cross in the service of life with the same total love Christ demands of every disciple, holding back nothing from what this mission requires, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who bear a personal cost in defending the sanctity of life — professionally, socially, or within their families.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all children who died before birth may receive the life that was lost for them, now found in the arms of the One who commanded us to welcome them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Thursday

Thursday, June 29, 2023

SAINTS PETER AND PAUL, APOSTLES

✚SolemnityLiturgical Color: Red

Prayers of the Faithful for SAINT PETER AND SAINT PAUL, APOSTLES

Option 1
1.That the Church, built on the rock of Peter's confession — You are the Christ, the Son of the living God — may never waver in proclaiming who Jesus truly is, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.For Pope Leo XIV, Peter's successor, that he may be strengthened by the Father's revelation to confirm his brothers and sisters in the faith given to the Apostles, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.That world leaders may acknowledge Christ's lordship over history, and that nations may be governed in the light of His truth and justice, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may answer Christ's question for ourselves — Who do you say that I am? — and let our answer shape every choice we make, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community, built on the rock of apostolic faith, may use the keys of the kingdom entrusted to the Church to open doors of mercy and welcome to all, 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 confessed Christ as Lord may now stand with Peter and Paul before the Father who revealed His Son to them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.That the unity of the Church may be a sign to the world — for on this rock Christ builds, and the gates of the netherworld shall not prevail against it, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.For all missionaries and evangelists, that they may share in Paul's zeal to bring the name of Christ where it has not yet been heard, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are searching for Christ, that they may receive the revelation the Father gives to those who seek in faith — an answer to the deepest question: Who is this man?, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may hold the keys of the kingdom not as gatekeepers but as servants of mercy, binding what must be bound and loosing what God wishes to free, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a truly apostolic community — founded on Peter's confession, fired by Paul's zeal, and built up daily by the Spirit Christ promised, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For an increase in vocations to the priesthood and religious life to continue the apostolic mission.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be welcomed through the gates of the kingdom that no power of death can close, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Variations if Solemnity is not celebrated

Option 1
1.That the Church may hear Christ's call — Follow me — and respond with the totality of her life, without hesitation or conditions, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may follow the one who has nowhere to lay his head, choosing service over comfort and the common good over personal security, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who feel they must settle their affairs before following Christ, that they may hear His urgent word: Follow me now — the kingdom will not wait, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may not be deterred by the radical demands of discipleship, knowing that the Son of Man who had no home on earth has prepared an eternal dwelling for us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may follow Christ even when the road is uncertain, trusting that wherever He leads is better than any place we might choose for ourselves, 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 the faithful departed who followed Christ on earth may now dwell with Him who has prepared a place for those He loves, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may follow the Lord who has nowhere to lay his head — free from attachment to earthly security — and lead the Church with apostolic boldness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may encounter the Lord who says simply Follow me, and may find in His company more than all the comforts the world can offer, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are held back from deeper commitment by fear, comfort, or unfinished business, that Christ's invitation may reach their hearts with new urgency today, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may let the dead bury their dead — releasing what no longer gives life — and go forward to proclaim the kingdom with freedom and joy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community of wholehearted disciples — not half-followers, not conditional believers — but people who have left the boat and followed, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those discerning a vocation — to priesthood, religious life, or lay mission — that they may hear and answer the call.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may find with Christ the eternal home that He Himself did not have during His earthly life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Friday

Friday, June 30, 2023

Weekday

·WeekdayLiturgical Color: Green

Prayers of the Faithful for The First Martyrs of the Church of Rome

Option 1
1.That the Church, founded on the blood of the martyrs, may always be a courageous witness to Christ, even in the face of persecution, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may uphold religious freedom and protect all who suffer for their faith and conscience, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all Christians who are persecuted today, that they may be strengthened by the example of the First Roman Martyrs and persevere in unwavering hope, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be willing to suffer for the sake of the Gospel, knowing that our faith is more precious than any earthly comfort, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where faith is lived with conviction and where all support those who bear witness to Christ in difficult circumstances, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who are imprisoned or oppressed for their religious beliefs around the world.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all martyrs who shed their blood for Christ in Rome and throughout the ages may rejoice in His eternal victory, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all pastors, that they may lead the faithful with the fearless love of Christ shown by the first Roman martyrs, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil society may respect the dignity of every human person and protect the fundamental right to religious freedom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are tempted to compromise their faith due to fear or worldly pressure, that they may find strength in the intercession of these holy martyrs, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our faith may be so strong that we are prepared to lose everything for Christ, trusting in His promise of eternal life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community that cherishes the memory of the martyrs and strives to imitate their heroic fidelity to the Lord, 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 for their faith may receive the crown of righteousness and eternal life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Variations if Optional Memorial is not celebrated

Option 1
1.That the Church, even when she appears to sleep through life's storms, may trust that the Lord is in the boat and that His word can calm every wind and wave, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may turn to God in moments of crisis and not rely solely on human power, knowing that He alone can still the storms that threaten nations, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those overwhelmed by the storms of illness, grief, unemployment, or fear, that they may cry out: Save us, Lord — and hear His answer in the silence that follows, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may bring our panic and our little faith to Christ, who does not rebuke us for asking but only for failing to trust, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community, tossed by the waves of the world, may remain in the boat with Christ and be astonished again at what sort of man it is who commands even the sea, 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 the faithful departed who cried out to the Lord in life's storms may now rest in the perfect calm of His eternal presence, 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 trust like the disciples who woke the Lord, bringing every crisis to prayer before all other remedies, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples shaken by war, disaster, or upheaval may discover the Lord who is never absent from the storms of history, even when He seems to sleep, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those whose faith is small and whose fear is great, that they may hear Christ's gentle question — why are you terrified? — and find in it not rebuke but invitation to deeper trust, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be astonished anew at the power of Christ — what sort of man is this, that even the wind and sea obey him? — and let that wonder deepen our faith, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a boat that stays afloat in every storm because Christ is on board — and that we may never be so afraid that we forget to wake Him, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those at sea in life — facing impossible choices, sudden losses, or overwhelming fear — that Christ may still the waters.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be brought safely through every storm to the harbour of God's eternal peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Saturday

Saturday, July 1, 2023

Weekday

·WeekdayLiturgical Color: Green

Prayers of the Faithful for Saint Junipero Serra, priest

Option 1
1.That the Church, inspired by the missionary zeal of St. Junipero Serra, may always be eager to bring the Gospel to new frontiers and peoples, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may promote justice and respect for all cultures, especially indigenous populations, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all missionaries and evangelists, that they may be filled with the courage and perseverance of St. Junipero Serra, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may have a deep love for those who have not yet heard the Good News and be willing to share our faith with them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where the missionary spirit is alive and where all are encouraged to be apostles of Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For the Church in California and for all who honor St. Junipero Serra.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who dedicated their lives to spreading the Gospel may rejoice with St. Junipero Serra 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 lead the Church with the apostolic boldness of St. Junipero Serra, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil society may protect the rights and heritage of native peoples, ensuring their dignity and well-being, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who face challenges or hardships in their missionary endeavors, that they may find strength in the intercession of St. Junipero Serra, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be willing to leave our comfort zones to share Christ's love with those who are far from Him, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community that actively supports the Church's missionary work throughout the world, 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 by Christ into the eternal mission of praising God 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 stand with those possessed and tormented by whatever destroys human dignity, bringing the authority of Christ to cast out every power that dehumanises, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may have the courage to say Go! to every force of oppression and hatred that ruins lives, even when the cost is controversy and rejection, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those enslaved by addiction, violence, or despair — the Gadarene demoniacs of our age — that they may encounter Christ who commands their liberation and restores them to themselves, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may not ask Jesus to leave, as the townspeople did, but welcome Him into every unsettling, costly encounter with our own brokenness and that of others, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where no one is left among the tombs — isolated and tormented — but where the freeing word of Christ reaches the unreachable, 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 the faithful departed who were tormented in this life may now rest in the peace that only Christ can give, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may lead the Church to confront the powers that diminish human life, naming them clearly and commanding their departure in the authority of Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may acknowledge the Son of God who alone has authority over every force of destruction, and may not send Him away when His presence is costly, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those from whom others recoil in fear or disgust, that they may find in Christ the one who approaches rather than flees, who heals rather than shuns, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may examine what powers we have welcomed into our lives that need to be cast out, and bring them before Christ with honesty and trust, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community that does not ask Jesus to leave when He disturbs our comfort, but stays with Him even when His presence is demanding, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who minister in exorcism, deliverance prayer, and spiritual healing.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be freed from every power of darkness and welcomed into Christ's eternal light, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Sunday

Sunday, July 2, 2023

Weekday

·WeekdayLiturgical Color: Green

Prayers of the Faithful for Thursday, 13th Week in Ordinary Time

Option 1
1.That the Church may always speak with Christ's authority the words most needed by a wounded world: take courage — your sins are forgiven, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may govern with the compassion of Christ who, seeing the paralysed man, first healed what no one else could see — the wound of sin and guilt, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those paralysed by guilt, shame, or the weight of past failures, that they may hear Christ's word spoken to them personally: take courage — your sins are forgiven, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may bring our paralysed friends and neighbours to Christ — carrying them, if necessary — trusting that His authority can do what we cannot, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community, seeing the works of Christ among us, may glorify God who has given such authority to human beings — and may be moved to go and do likewise, 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 the faithful departed, forgiven and freed from the paralysis of sin, may now rise and walk in the fullness of eternal life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may exercise in the Church the authority Christ gave to human beings — to forgive sins and restore life — always with courage and compassion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may know the God who heals soul and body together — who says both your sins are forgiven and rise and walk — and may turn to Him in their need, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who question whether God can truly forgive — who, like the scribes, struggle to believe anyone has this authority — that an encounter with Christ may convince them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be bearers of the paralysed to Christ — through intercessory prayer, the sacraments, and practical accompaniment — never losing faith in His power to heal, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community astonished by God's mercy — where the sacrament of reconciliation is celebrated as the moment Christ says: rise, take up your mat and go home, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a renewed appreciation of the sacrament of reconciliation as Christ's healing word spoken today.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may hear Christ say: your sins are forgiven — rise — and enter the house of the Father who awaits them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Pro Life Option
1.That the Church may speak to a culture paralysed by fear of new life the same word Christ spoke: take courage — and may she accompany with mercy all who are afraid, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may rise from the paralysis of political calculation and stand to defend the lives of those who cannot defend themselves — the unborn, the frail, the forgotten, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For women paralysed by fear of an unexpected pregnancy, that they may hear Christ's word: take courage — and find in our community the practical help that makes rising possible, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.For those who carry guilt from a past abortion, that they may receive Christ's healing word — your sins are forgiven — and experience the freedom to rise and walk in new life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be astonished by the power of God's mercy and moved to glorify Him by caring for every vulnerable person He places before us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who offer healing ministry to women and men wounded by abortion — that they may bring many to Christ's forgiving word.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children who died before birth may rise in Christ who has authority over sin and death alike, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

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