Prayers of the Faithful This Week

Week of June 17 - June 23, 2024

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Monday

Monday, June 17, 2024

Weekday

·WeekdayLiturgical Color: Green

Prayers of the Faithful for Tuesday in the 11th Week in Ordinary Time

Option 1
1.That the Church may always give alms, pray, and fast not for outward show but in humble love, trusting our Father who sees in secret to repay us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may govern with integrity, motivated by genuine service rather than desire for public praise or human recognition, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who feel unseen or overlooked, that they may find consolation in knowing that the Father who sees in secret holds every hidden sacrifice dear, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may practice almsgiving, prayer, and fasting in a spirit of quiet sincerity, letting our deeds be known to God alone, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may grow in authentic piety, where love of God and neighbor flourishes away from all pretense, 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 served God in secret may now receive their open reward from the Father in heaven, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that his ministry may be rooted in hidden prayer, offered to our Father in secret as Jesus teaches, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may rediscover the power of fasting and almsgiving freely given, not for human praise but for love of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who struggle to pray, that they may find their inner room — a place of quiet communion with the Father who sees them in secret, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may go to our inner room, close the door, and pray to our Father in secret, trusting that He hears and will repay us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community of sincere piety, where works of mercy are done quietly and prayer is offered in spirit and truth, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a renewal of authentic personal prayer and hidden acts of charity.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may now see openly the Father to whom they prayed in secret, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Pro Life Option
1.That the Church may continue in quiet, faithful prayer for the protection of every unborn child, trusting that the Father who sees in secret will bring forth life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may act with integrity and quiet courage, defending the lives of the most vulnerable without seeking human applause, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For mothers who carry their pregnancies in silence and fear, that they may know the Father sees them in secret and holds them with tender love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That those who fast and pray for the protection of the unborn may be sustained by the hidden reward of the Father who sees every sacrifice, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may offer hidden, steadfast support to families in need, trusting that God who sees in secret will repay every act of love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who pray quietly and fast for the protection of unborn children and their mothers.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children who never saw the light of day may be held in the arms of the Father who saw them in secret from the womb, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Tuesday

Tuesday, June 18, 2024

Weekday

·WeekdayLiturgical Color: Green

Prayers of the Faithful for Wednesday, 10th Week in Ordinary Time

Option 1
1.That the Church may always pray as Jesus taught — not with empty words, but with trusting hearts, saying: your kingdom come, your will be done, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may seek God's will in their governance, praying with sincerity for His kingdom to come on earth as it is in heaven, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who find it hard to forgive, that they may hear Christ's promise: if you forgive others their transgressions, your heavenly Father will forgive you, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may not babble in empty phrases but come to the Father as children, knowing He knows our needs before we ask, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be rooted in the prayer Jesus taught, bringing our daily needs, our repentance, and our forgiveness to the Father, 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 prayed 'thy kingdom come' on earth may now dwell in that kingdom forever, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may lead the Church in the prayer of Christ — hallowing the Father's name and seeking His will above all, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may learn to forgive one another, trusting in Christ's promise that those who forgive will themselves be forgiven by the Father, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those burdened by guilt or shame, that they may come with confidence to the Father who gives daily bread and forgives those who are truly sorry, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may forgive those who trespass against us, knowing that as we forgive, so our heavenly Father will forgive us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that the Lord's Prayer may be the heartbeat of our community — uniting us in God's will and in mutual forgiveness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a deeper practice of forgiveness in our families and communities.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be delivered from all evil and welcomed into the kingdom where the Father's will is done perfectly, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Pro Life Option
1.That the Church may pray as Jesus taught — hallowing life as God's gift — and intercede with boldness for every child conceived, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may seek God's will in protecting the lives of the unborn, knowing that His kingdom comes where the most vulnerable are sheltered, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For mothers who feel unable to forgive themselves for past choices, that they may receive the Father's merciful forgiveness through the sacraments, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That those who work for the unborn may pray with perseverance, trusting the Father who knows all our needs before we ask, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may foster a culture of forgiveness and mercy, where mothers in crisis find healing and hope to choose life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who pray the Our Father daily for an end to abortion and the healing of those it has wounded.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children who died before birth may be in the kingdom of the Father to whom they now cry 'Abba,' let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Wednesday

Wednesday, June 19, 2024

Weekday

·WeekdayLiturgical Color: Green

Prayers of the Faithful for Saint Romuald, abbot

Option 1
1.That the Church, inspired by St. Romuald's call to contemplative prayer and reform, may always foster a deep spiritual life among her members, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may seek wisdom in silence and solitude, making decisions that promote peace and the true good of their people, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all monks, nuns, and hermits, that their lives of prayer and penance may be a powerful intercession for the Church and the world, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may find time for quiet prayer and reflection in our busy lives, seeking to encounter God in the silence of our hearts, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where the contemplative dimension of faith is valued and where all are encouraged to seek God in prayer, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those discerning a vocation to the monastic or contemplative life.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who sought God in solitude and prayer may now rejoice with St. Romuald in eternal contemplation, 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 into the depths of Christian prayer, following St. Romuald's example, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil society may respect the value of silence and contemplation in a noisy and distracted world, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who struggle with the demands of a busy life, that they may find moments of peace to connect with God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our prayer may not be just a recitation of words, but a true encounter with the living God who dwells within us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community that supports its members in developing a rich interior life and a deep love for prayer, 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 find eternal rest and peace in the silent presence of God, 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 urge her children to store up treasure in heaven, where moth and decay cannot destroy and thieves cannot break in, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may seek the treasure of justice and peace rather than earthly power or wealth, serving their peoples with integrity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those enslaved by materialism, that their eyes may be opened to the true riches of God's kingdom where their heart will finally find rest, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may keep our eye clear and sound, so that our whole lives may be filled with the light of Christ and directed to what truly lasts, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may grow in generosity, storing up heavenly treasure through every act of love, service, and prayer, 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 stored up good deeds on earth may now receive their treasure in heaven, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may guide the Church to seek first what is eternal, where your treasure is, there too will your heart be, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may recognize the emptiness of earthly riches and turn their hearts toward the imperishable goods of God's kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those whose vision has become clouded by greed or envy, that Christ may restore clarity to their eyes and light to their whole lives, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may invest our time, talents, and resources where they count for eternity, building the kingdom of God rather than earthly kingdoms, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community whose treasure is the Lord Himself, and whose heart is set entirely on His kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a spirit of detachment from material goods and freedom in generous giving.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be found rich in God's sight and welcomed into the treasury of His eternal kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Thursday

Thursday, June 20, 2024

Weekday

·WeekdayLiturgical Color: Green

Prayers of the Faithful for Friday, 10th Week in Ordinary Time

Option 1
1.That the Church may always proclaim Christ's liberating word: no one can serve two masters — and so lead her children to serve God alone with undivided hearts, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may seek first the kingdom of God and His justice, trusting that earthly needs will follow when we serve the Lord with integrity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those burdened by anxiety about the future, that they may hear Christ's consoling words: your heavenly Father knows what you need — seek first His kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may look at the birds of the air and the lilies of the field and learn to trust God's providence, setting our hearts on what truly matters, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a people who do not worry about tomorrow but live in joyful trust of our heavenly Father's care for each of His children, 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 trusted in God's providence through their earthly lives may now rest in the peace of His eternal kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may guide the Church with serene faith, knowing that the One we serve cannot fail us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may recognize their dependence on God and seek His kingdom above earthly wealth or security, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those overwhelmed by the worries of daily life, that they may find peace in Christ's word: do not worry about tomorrow — sufficient for today is its own trouble, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may not be enslaved by money or possessions, but serve God freely and with our whole heart, trusting in His daily provision, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community rooted in confidence in God's care, where faith overcomes anxiety and generosity flows freely, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a deeper trust in God's loving care for us and for the world.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be freed from all earthly anxieties and rest in God's eternal peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Pro Life Option
1.That the Church may speak Christ's word of hope to all who are anxious: your heavenly Father knows — and may she always accompany those facing difficult pregnancies, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may enact policies that reduce the practical anxieties driving abortion, so that no mother feels she must choose between survival and her child's life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For mothers who are worried about money, housing, or being alone, that they may find concrete support and discover that their Father in heaven cares for every need, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That those who work in pregnancy resource centers may serve with generous trust in God's provision, knowing that He who clothes the lilies will provide what is needed, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where no expectant mother is overcome by worry, because she finds in us the tangible providence of our heavenly Father, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who provide material and emotional support to mothers in crisis pregnancies.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children who died before birth may be held in the everlasting care of the Father who knows every sparrow, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Friday

Friday, June 21, 2024

TWELFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

✚SundayLiturgical Color: Green

Prayers of the Faithful for TWELFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Option 1
1.That the Church may proclaim the Gospel without fear, trusting the Lord who knows every sparrow and every hair of our heads, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those who govern may defend the innocent, protect the persecuted, and act with courage when truth is costly, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who are slandered, threatened, or afraid, that God who rescues the life of the poor from the power of the wicked may be their strength, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may acknowledge Christ before others in our words, choices, and daily witness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community of courage, where fear gives way to trust in the Father's care, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For Christians persecuted for professing Christ publicly.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may be acknowledged by Christ before the Father, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all pastors, that they may speak in the light what Christ entrusts to the Church and lead without fear, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That nations may reject intimidation and violence, and uphold the dignity of every person under God's care, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those living with anxiety, persecution, or hidden suffering, that the Father's tender knowledge of them may bring peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may trust grace more than sin and life more than death, receiving the gift won for us in Jesus Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our local community, that we may stand beside those who are afraid and help them recover courage, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who defend truth in difficult circumstances.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may rest in the fearless love of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Saturday

Saturday, June 22, 2024

Weekday

·WeekdayLiturgical Color: Green

Prayers of the Faithful for the 11TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Option 1
1.That the Church, seeing the crowds as Jesus did — harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd — may always respond first with compassion, and then with urgent action, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may be moved by the plight of those who are lost and leaderless, and govern not for their own benefit but as shepherds sent to seek the welfare of all, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who feel harassed and helpless — the overwhelmed, the abandoned, those without support or direction — that they may encounter Christ's tender compassion and find in His Church a community that gathers, not scatters, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may hear Christ's call to pray and then to go — asking the Lord of the harvest to send workers, and then allowing ourselves to be sent into whatever field He places before us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where the compassion of Christ is made visible — where no one is left like a sheep without a shepherd, and where the gifts freely received are freely given, 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 laboured in the harvest may now rest in the presence of the Lord who sent them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all bishops and priests, that they may be shepherds who do not look down on the harassed and helpless but are moved, as Christ was, to heal, gather, and send, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may be led by those who truly serve the common good — rulers who do not abandon the vulnerable but take up the task of shepherding with compassion and fidelity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those crushed by illness, poverty, or spiritual confusion — the lost sheep of our own time — that they may hear Christ's word spoken through those He sends, and be healed and gathered, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may take seriously Christ's commission: what we have received freely — faith, healing, forgiveness — we are called to give freely, holding nothing back from those who need it most, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community of sent disciples — praying for workers, welcoming the sick, the lost, and the searching, and sharing freely what it has so freely received, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For an increase in vocations to the priesthood and religious life, that God may raise up labourers for His abundant harvest.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who died in God's friendship may enter the full harvest of eternal life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Pro Life Option
1.That the Church may look on mothers facing unexpected pregnancies with the same compassion Christ had for the crowds — harassed and helpless — and respond not with judgment but with the practical care of a shepherd who gathers, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may hear in every unborn child the harvest that the Lord loves and be moved to send resources, support, and legal protection to those who feel most helpless, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For women who feel harassed and helpless in a pregnancy they did not expect — abandoned by partners, family, or circumstance — that the community of the Church may be the shepherd who finds and accompanies them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may share freely what we have freely received — time, resources, compassion — and offer it without cost to every family in need, as Christ commanded His disciples, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be sent — like the Twelve — into the fields where life is most vulnerable, healing what can be healed, restoring what has been broken, and welcoming what the world would discard, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who serve in pregnancy resource centres and crisis pregnancy organizations, labouring freely in the harvest of life.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all children who died before birth may rest in the arms of the compassionate Christ who gathers the harassed and the helpless, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Sunday

Sunday, June 23, 2024

Weekday

·WeekdayLiturgical Color: Green

Prayers of the Faithful for Monday, 11th Week in Ordinary Time

Option 1
1.That the Church may treat what is holy with reverence, discerning how to offer the sacred gifts of the Gospel with wisdom and prudence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may follow the golden rule — doing to others what they would have done to themselves — as the foundation of all just law and governance, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who have lost their way, that they may find the narrow gate leading to life, narrow because it requires self-denial and faithful love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may choose the constricted road that leads to life, even when it is demanding, rather than the wide road that leads to destruction, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where Christ's golden rule is lived daily — each person treating neighbours as they themselves wish to be treated, 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 walked the narrow way of the Gospel may now enter the joy of eternal life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may lead the Church through the narrow gate of truth and mercy, and guide all peoples toward the life that Christ promises, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may embrace the golden rule as the measure of their dealings with one another — for this is the law and the prophets in summary, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those seduced by the wide road of relativism or indifference, that they may hear Christ's call to enter the narrow gate and find the life that truly is life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may treasure the sacred things entrusted to us — faith, the sacraments, the Scriptures — and share them wisely and fruitfully, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community willing to embrace the demands of the narrow road, supporting one another with love in the daily challenge of discipleship, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who are discerning vocations, that they may find courage to choose the narrow, fruitful path.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died in God's friendship may pass through the narrow gate into life without end, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Pro Life Option
1.That the Church may apply the golden rule to every unborn child: do to them what you would have others do to you — protect them, welcome them, love them as you wish to be loved, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may enact the golden rule in law, choosing policies that defend the lives they would wish defended if the roles were reversed, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For mothers facing unexpected pregnancies, that they may find in our community the concrete support that makes the narrow, life-giving path possible and not overwhelming, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That those who advocate for the unborn may treat every woman with the same dignity and compassion they would wish to receive themselves, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may walk the narrow road of costly love — accompanying mothers, families, and children in need with patient, practical generosity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who staff pregnancy resource centres and walk the narrow road of daily service with mothers in need.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children who died before birth may pass through the narrow gate into the fulness of life Christ promised, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

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