Prayers of the Faithful This Week

Week of February 26 - March 3, 2024

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Monday

Monday, February 26, 2024

Thursday in the 1st Week of Lent

·FerialLiturgical Color: Violet

Prayers of the Faithful for Thursday in the 1st Week of Lent

Option 1
1.For seminarians and those discerning a call to priesthood or religious life, that they may hear God's voice clearly and respond without fear, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governments may take decisive action to end child trafficking and exploitation, allocating sufficient resources to prosecution and to the care of survivors, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For elderly people in nursing homes who have no family visitors and whose names appear on no prayer list, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be faithful to what we know is right this Lent even when the cost of that faithfulness becomes clear, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be known for its care of the elderly and isolated, reaching those who have no one else to turn to, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For our sick, bereaved, and all who are struggling in ways we cannot see.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may now receive from the Father all that they sought in prayer throughout their lives, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may have the wisdom and strength to lead the Church with clarity in a moment of confusion and division, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil authorities may establish fair and efficient asylum processes so that refugees are not left in limbo for years, unable to work or begin to rebuild their lives, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are in debt beyond their ability to repay and who wake each morning to the crushing weight of what they owe, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may treat those around us as we wish to be treated and not only as circumstances allow or convenience permits, 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 a spirit of generous intercession for others within our Lenten prayer.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may receive the mercy they asked for and the peace they were promised, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Pro Life Option
1.That the Church may knock persistently at the heart of God this Lenten season in prayer for every unborn child who has no one to speak for them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That legislators may protect unborn children by closing legal loopholes that permit late-term abortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For newborn babies abandoned at birth who begin their lives without the comfort of a mother's presence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may speak about the unborn with the same urgency and sorrow as we speak about any other vulnerable life that is under threat, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may support the work of adoption and foster care, making it easier for families to say yes to children who need a home, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who advocate for the unborn through prayer, counselling, and legislative engagement.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all children whose lives were cut short before birth may be gathered into the embrace of the Father who knew them before they were formed, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Tuesday

Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Friday in the 1st Week of Lent [Saint Gregory of Narek, abbot and doctor of the Church]

○Optional MemorialLiturgical Color: White

Prayers of the Faithful for Saint Gregory of Narek, abbot and doctor of the Church

Option 1
1.For unity between Catholics and the Eastern Churches, that the veneration of saints like Gregory of Narek, honoured by both traditions, may draw us toward full communion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governing authorities may take coordinated action to protect the natural environment for those who will come after us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For veterans and former soldiers who cannot leave the battlefield behind and carry the weight of what they witnessed or did, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may pray with real honesty about what truly burdens 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 the Armenian people and all who honour Saint Gregory of Narek.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who sought God with a contrite heart may now behold his face, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For healing after the scandals that have wounded the Church, that those who were betrayed may find justice and genuine compassion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil authorities may invest in accessible mental health services for those in crisis who cannot get timely help, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those living with severe depression who struggle to find the will to face another day, 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 support families going through difficulty and not leave them to face it 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.
That N. and all who sought God's mercy throughout their lives may now rejoice in his eternal love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Variations if Optional Memorial is not celebrated

Option 1
1.For survivors of abuse within the Church, that they may find justice, genuine care, and the courage to trust again, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governing authorities may protect freedom of religion and conscience, especially for minority communities facing restrictions or hostility, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those sleeping rough tonight, without shelter and without anyone who knows their name, 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 parish may reach those who have stopped coming to Mass, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For our sick, bereaved, and all who carry hidden burdens.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may rest in the peace of God's eternal forgiveness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For renewal in parish life, that a fresh sense of mission may stir communities that have grown settled and comfortable, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That heads of government may strengthen social safety nets for those who fall through every other form of support, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those in recovery from addiction, taking it one day at a time and fighting to hold on to the sobriety they have, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may recognise Christ in those we find most difficult to love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our community may invest in its young people and give them genuine responsibility, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a spirit of conversion and generosity to mark our Lenten observance.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be received into the mercy they sought throughout their lives, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Pro Life Option
1.That the Church may proclaim the dignity of every unborn child not only in official documents but from every pulpit and in every parish, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That legislators may close every legal pathway to late-term abortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For women in abusive relationships who feel they cannot safely continue a pregnancy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may pray and fast for the most vulnerable unborn children this Lenten season, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community where mothers in difficulty are welcomed and never turned away, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who offer care and counsel in crisis pregnancy centres.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may rest in God's merciful love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Wednesday

Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Saturday in the 1st Week of Lent

·FerialLiturgical Color: Violet

Prayers of the Faithful for Saturday in the 1st Week of Lent

Option 1
1.For Catholics who feel marginalised in the Church and for those who do not feel they belong to the Church, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governments may fund quality education in the most deprived communities, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For families torn apart by divorce or 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 pray with real honesty about what troubles us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may support families going through difficulty, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For our sick, bereaved, and all who carry hidden burdens.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may be held in the mercy of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For deeper Eucharistic faith and reverence, that those who receive Communion may be transformed by what they receive, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governments may ensure palliative care is available to all who are dying and not only to those who can afford it, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who have been told their illness is terminal and are trying to find peace with what remains of their 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 community may invest in its young people and give them genuine responsibility, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a spirit of self-denial and generosity to mark our Lenten observance.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be welcomed into God's eternal rest, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Pro Life Option
1.For the Church's pro-life witness, that it may be grounded equally in truth and in practical love for mothers in difficulty, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That legislators may enact laws protecting unborn children from abortion at every stage of pregnancy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For single mothers carrying their child alone, without financial support or a partner beside them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be moved by the reality of abortion to concrete prayer and action, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may actively welcome expectant mothers and make them feel celebrated, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who volunteer their time and resources to support crisis pregnancy centres.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may rest in the fullness of God's love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Friday

Friday, March 1, 2024

2nd SUNDAY OF LENT

·SundayLiturgical Color: Violet

Prayers of the Faithful for the 2nd SUNDAY OF LENT

Option 1
1.For greater transparency and accountability in Church leadership, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That leaders in regions of armed conflict may have the courage to negotiate a just peace rather than pursue military victory at any cost, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For migrants and refugees living in legal uncertainty, waiting to learn whether they may remain in the country where they have built their lives, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may listen to Christ this Lent as the Father commanded on the mountain, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be known in this neighbourhood 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 the bishops of the Church, that they may listen attentively to the Spirit and govern their dioceses with courage and pastoral clarity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governing authorities may ensure access to adequate food, housing, and healthcare for those living in poverty, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For young people overwhelmed by anxiety who carry the weight of an uncertain future and cannot see a way through, 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 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.
Pro Life Option
1.That the Church may bear witness without wavering to the sanctity of human life from conception to natural death, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may reject any expansion of abortion access and take steps to reduce and ultimately end abortion in their jurisdictions, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For unborn children diagnosed with Down syndrome whose parents face pressure to terminate the pregnancy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may take one concrete step this Lent to pray and act for the protection of unborn life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may actively invest in practical support for mothers facing unexpected pregnancies, 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 embraced by our merciful God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Saturday

Saturday, March 2, 2024

Monday in the 2nd Week of Lent

·FerialLiturgical Color: Violet

Prayers of the Faithful for Monday in the 2nd Week of Lent

Option 1
1.That the Church may be renewed in missionary zeal and find courage to proclaim Christ in every corner of public life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governments may enforce fair wages and protect workers from exploitation and unsafe conditions, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those living with chronic illness or disability and the daily weight of pain that does not lift, 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 those who arrive 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 deeper Eucharistic faith in the Church, that all who receive the Body of Christ may be transformed by what they receive, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governing authorities may invest in accessible mental health care for all who need it, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For families who care every day for a child with a serious disability, 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 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 be unfailing in her witness to the sanctity of every human life, speaking clearly and lovingly when others stay silent, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may oppose the expansion of abortion funding and enact measures that protect unborn children, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For mothers facing financial crisis who feel they cannot afford to continue a pregnancy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may offer this Lent a day of prayer and fasting for an end to abortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may actively support pro-life organisations and crisis pregnancy centres in our area, 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 the arms of our merciful God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Sunday

Sunday, March 3, 2024

USA: Saint Katharine Drexel, virgin

○Optional MemorialLiturgical Color: White

Prayers of the Faithful for USA: Saint Katharine Drexel, virgin

Option 1
1.That the Church, inspired by Saint Katharine Drexel, may devote her resources without reserve to the education and service of the most marginalised, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governing authorities may fund quality education in the most neglected and underserved communities, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who face discrimination because of their race or ethnicity and are denied dignity or opportunity because of who they are, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may give generously from what we have without calculating the cost, 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.
That N. and all the faithful departed may share in the joy that Saint Katharine Drexel now enjoys in God's presence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For healing in the Church after betrayals of trust, that transparency and accountability may restore confidence in those who lead her, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governing authorities may enforce anti-discrimination protections and uphold the equal dignity of every person before the law, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For children in deprived communities with no access to quality education, whose futures narrow before they have truly begun, 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 Optional Memorial is not celebrated

Option 1
1.For priests who carry the weight of pastoral care with little support, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governing authorities may create fair and humane asylum processes for those seeking refuge from violence and persecution, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who have lost faith or feel abandoned by God, who pray but hear nothing back, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may bring before God what we have been carrying alone, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be known for its care of those who are elderly and live 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.
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 seminarians and those discerning a call to priesthood or religious life, that they may have the courage to say yes, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governments may reform criminal justice systems to prioritise rehabilitation, not merely punishment, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those in prison and the families they have left behind, 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 parish may be genuinely welcoming to those who arrive at our door for the first time, 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 clearly and without apology about the sanctity of unborn life and the wrong of abortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may reject any measure that expands access to abortion and work instead toward its elimination, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For women carrying unplanned pregnancies who have been abandoned by the men who should stand with them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be moved this Lent to take one concrete action for unborn life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our community may invest in practical support for mothers facing unexpected or difficult pregnancies, 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 infinite mercy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

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