Prayers of the Faithful This Week

Week of February 12 - February 18, 2024

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Monday

Monday, February 12, 2024

Thursday in the 5th Week in Ordinary Time

·FerialLiturgical Color: Green

Prayers of the Faithful for Thursday in the 5th Week in Ordinary Time

Option 1
1.That the Church may be a constant witness to Christ's love, inviting all people to follow Him, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may be guided by wisdom and integrity, always seeking the common good, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For parents raising a child alone and struggling to provide and care well, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may deepen our reverence for the Mass and the sacraments as gifts we did not earn, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where faith is nurtured and lived with conviction, 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 may enjoy eternal peace and rest in God's presence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that his leadership may inspire the Church to greater faithfulness and service, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governing authorities may uphold the dignity of every citizen and enforce laws that protect human rights, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those experiencing severe burnout who can no longer find energy or meaning in daily life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be instruments of God's peace and healing in our families, workplaces, and communities, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community whose witness draws the curious and the searching to encounter Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who are caring for sick family members or friends.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died in Christ may awaken to the joy of the resurrection, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Pro Life Option
1.That the Church may always uphold the sacredness of human life, from the moment of conception to natural death, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may be inspired to protect every unborn child from the violence of abortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For unborn children whose lives are at risk because their mothers are isolated, afraid, and without support, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may treat the elderly among us not as burdens but as bearers of wisdom and human dignity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may actively support ministries that offer life-affirming alternatives to abortion and care for the vulnerable, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who work in pregnancy resource centers and adoption services.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be embraced by God's infinite love and mercy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Tuesday

Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Friday in the 5th Week in Ordinary Time

·FerialLiturgical Color: Green

Prayers of the Faithful for Friday in the 5th Week in Ordinary Time

Option 1
1.That the Church may proclaim Christ's healing power without apology, drawing the sick and brokenhearted toward him, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those in positions of authority may govern with justice and work to alleviate the suffering of the poor and marginalized, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those whose grief has left them unable to pray or feel close to God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may sustain us when fidelity to what we know is right feels too costly, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where all are genuinely welcomed and no one is made to feel like an outsider, 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 may be granted eternal rest and the fullness of joy in God's kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may be guided by the Holy Spirit in his leadership of the universal Church, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That heads of government in regions of active conflict may be moved to lay down arms and seek a just and lasting peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those caring for a loved one with dementia, bearing the weight of that slow loss alone, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may notice and respond to the suffering of those nearest to us before it is too late, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be known in the neighbourhood for practical love and not only for Sunday Mass, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For an increase in vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died in the hope of the resurrection may see God as He is, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Pro Life Option
1.That the Church may tirelessly defend the sanctity of every human life, from its very beginning in the womb, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That legislators may have the courage to enact and defend laws that protect unborn children from abortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For expectant mothers, especially those facing difficult circumstances, that they may receive the support and love needed to choose life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may accompany the dying with our presence and prayer rather than treating death as a problem to be managed, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may actively promote the Gospel of Life, offering hope and practical assistance to the vulnerable, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who advocate for the rights of the unborn and provide support for pregnant women.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent lives lost before birth may be held in God's eternal embrace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Wednesday

Wednesday, February 14, 2024

Saint Cyril, monk, and Saint Methodius, bishop

●MemorialLiturgical Color: White

Prayers of the Faithful for Saint Cyril, monk, and Saint Methodius, bishop

Option 1
1.That the Church, inspired by the missionary zeal of Saints Cyril and Methodius, may effectively inculturate the Gospel in diverse lands and languages, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil authorities may protect minority cultures and languages from suppression, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those imprisoned or exiled for translating the Scriptures into languages their governments have forbidden, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may move us toward the visible unity of Christians for which Christ himself prayed, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may welcome those from different cultural backgrounds and help them find a home in the Church, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For the peoples of Eastern Europe and for the unity of the Churches of East and West.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who spread the Gospel to new lands may share in the eternal reward of Saints Cyril and Methodius, 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 Gospel to every people with the creativity and dedication of Saints Cyril and Methodius, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil authorities may protect the rights of all to worship God according to their conscience and culture, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For Christians who face imprisonment or violence because of their faith in cultures hostile to the Gospel, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may break down the walls of indifference and pride that keep Christians divided, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community where every language and culture is drawn into one offering of worship and service, 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 united with Christ in the communion of saints, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Variations if Memorial is not celebrated

Option 1
1.That the Church may always be a source of hope and healing for a wounded world, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That leaders of nations may be guided by justice and work to protect the rights of all citizens, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who have no home to return to and no one to take them in, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may renew our eagerness to serve and prevent us from going through the motions of faith, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be known for generous, practical love that reaches beyond Sunday Mass, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who are discerning their vocation in life.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may rest in eternal peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may lead the Church with wisdom and be a faithful shepherd to God's people, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those in authority may protect the rights of minorities and guard against the abuse of power, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who have become isolated in old age and rarely hear another human voice, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may find the courage to offer forgiveness to someone who has wronged us and not yet asked for it, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a welcoming community where all are nourished by Word and Sacrament, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For an end to all forms of violence and hatred.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died in Christ may share in His glorious resurrection, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Thursday

Thursday, February 15, 2024

6th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

·SundayLiturgical Color: Green

Prayers of the Faithful for the 6th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Option 1
1.That the Church may always guide her children in the path of God's commandments, leading them to true freedom and happiness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may enact laws that uphold justice and promote the moral well-being of society, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those caught in cycles of addiction or compulsive behavior who want to stop but feel powerless, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may make his commandments feel to us not as a heavy burden but as the path to what we most deeply long for, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where the fullness of Christian teaching is embraced and lived with joy, 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 striven to live according to God's will may receive the reward of eternal life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all pastors, that they may teach God's law with clarity and compassion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil leaders may be moved by conscience to serve with honesty and never put personal gain above the common good, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For families torn apart by resentment, divorce, or estrangement, that healing may still be possible, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may give us the courage to choose what is right even when others around us are choosing otherwise, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community that holds one another accountable in love and not merely offers encouragement, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a deeper understanding and love of God's law in our hearts.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all our departed brothers and sisters may be perfected in love and welcomed into God's kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Pro Life Option
1.That the Church may always proclaim God's law, which commands us to choose life and protect every human person, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may uphold the fundamental right to life, rejecting laws that permit abortion or euthanasia, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For unborn children whose fathers have abandoned their mothers, leaving them to face the pregnancy alone, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may find ways to offer practical support to pregnant women in our circle before desperation drives any of them toward abortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a clear witness to the sanctity of life, offering compassionate alternatives to abortion and end-of-life despair, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who work in ministries that support pregnant women and offer care for the terminally ill.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent lives lost through violence against God's law may find eternal peace and justice, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Friday

Friday, February 16, 2024

Monday in the 6th Week in Ordinary Time

·FerialLiturgical Color: Green

Prayers of the Faithful for Monday in the 6th Week in Ordinary Time

Option 1
1.That the Church may continue to spread the Good News with courage and compassion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all who hold public office may work for justice and promote the dignity of every human person, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are facing their first week back at work after a serious bereavement, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may give us the grace to serve him in the ordinary duties of this day rather than waiting for some more heroic moment, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place of strong faith and active charity that draws people in rather than shutting them out, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who are unemployed or seeking new job opportunities.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may rest in the peace of God's eternal kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may be guided by the Holy Spirit in his leadership of the Church, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those who govern may address the root causes of poverty and inequality that fuel conflict and displacement, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those trapped in a cycle of debt and financial desperation with no way out, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be attentive to the needs of those around us and quick to offer a helping hand, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a welcoming family of faith, where all are nourished by Word and Sacrament, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all families in our community, that they may grow in love and faithfulness.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be brought into the light of God's eternal glory, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Pro Life Option
1.That the Church may faithfully proclaim the Gospel of Life and defend the dignity of every human person from conception to natural death, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may enact laws that protect unborn children from abortion and safeguard the elderly from euthanasia, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For unborn children at every stage of development whose mothers see no way forward, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be the kind of community where no woman feels she has to choose between her child and her future, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may actively promote the Gospel of Life through prayer, education, and compassionate outreach, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all pro-life advocates and pregnancy resource centers in their life-saving work.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent lives lost to abortion, euthanasia, or violence may rest in God's merciful embrace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Saturday

Saturday, February 17, 2024

The Seven Founders of the Order of Servites, religious

○Optional MemorialLiturgical Color: White

Prayers of the Faithful for The Seven Founders of the Order of Servites

Option 1
1.That the Church, inspired by the fraternal charity of the Seven Holy Founders, may always be a community of love and service, especially at the foot of the Cross with Mary, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may foster unity and cooperation, setting aside personal ambition for the common good, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those suffering from chronic grief who carry their sorrow alone, finding no relief, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may stand at the foot of the Cross with those who are suffering rather than turning away from them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where fraternal love and devotion to Mary are actively lived, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For an increase in vocations to religious orders dedicated to Mary.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who served God in religious life may rejoice with the Seven Holy Founders in heaven, 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 in devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary and in compassionate service, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governing authorities may protect and fund social support networks that help isolated and vulnerable citizens, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are paralysed by grief and cannot see a way through their loss, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may learn to bring our sorrow to Mary and find her Son waiting there to receive it, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be known for caring for those in mourning, accompanying them as Mary accompanied Christ to the Cross, 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 solace in the maternal embrace of Mary and the mercy of her Son, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Variations if Optional Memorial is not celebrated

Option 1
1.That the Church may continue to spread the Good News with courage and compassion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all who hold public office may work for justice and promote the dignity of every human person, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those living in the shadow of addiction who have tried and failed to stop and have lost hope, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may open our eyes to see the needs of those we live and work with every day, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place of active faith where words of prayer are matched by works of service, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who are unemployed or seeking new job opportunities.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may rest in the peace of God's eternal kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may be guided by the Holy Spirit in his leadership of the Church, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governing leaders may ensure that the most vulnerable citizens are not forgotten in economic decision-making, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For veterans and ex-service members who struggle with trauma, addiction, or homelessness after returning from war, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be attentive to the needs of those around us and quick to offer a helping hand, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a welcoming family of faith, where all are nourished by Word and Sacrament, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all families in our community, that they may grow in love and faithfulness.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be brought into the light of God's eternal glory, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Sunday

Sunday, February 18, 2024

ASH WEDNESDAY

·Ash WednesdayLiturgical Color: Violet

Prayers of the Faithful for ASH WEDNESDAY

Option 1
1.That the Church, as she begins this holy season of Lent, may be renewed in spirit and lead all her children to sincere repentance, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may be humbled before God and seek His wisdom in guiding their nations towards justice and peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those carrying hidden burdens of shame and guilt, that the mercy of God may reach them this Lenten season, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may use our Lenten prayer, fasting, and almsgiving to do in us what we could never do ourselves, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place of fervent prayer and genuine mutual support throughout this season of Lent, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For catechumens preparing for baptism, that this Lent may be a time of deep spiritual growth.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed, remembered in this Lenten season, may be purified and welcomed into God's eternal light, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all pastors, that they may guide us fruitfully through this season of repentance and renewal, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governing authorities may be moved this season to show mercy in their justice systems, extending clemency and rehabilitation rather than only punishment, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those imprisoned by addiction who have tried everything and found no lasting freedom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our Lenten fasting may lead us to genuine solidarity with those who go hungry not by choice but by poverty, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that we may embrace the disciplines of Lent with generous hearts, seeking to die to ourselves and live for Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For our sick, bereaved, etc., special projects or events during Lent.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may find mercy and forgiveness through the merits of Christ's passion and death, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Pro Life Option
1.That the Church, in this penitential season, may intensify her prayers and sacrifices for an end to the sin of abortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers, reflecting on our human frailty, may enact laws that protect every human life, from conception to natural death, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For women who feel pressured by their partner or family to end their pregnancy against their own wishes, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may open our eyes this Lenten season to the unborn who are unwanted and without advocate, and ask ourselves what we will do for them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may embrace Lenten disciplines of prayer and fasting for the protection of the unborn and the vulnerable, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who work in crisis pregnancy centers, offering life-affirming support and hope.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be held in the eternal embrace of our merciful God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

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