Prayers of the Faithful This Week

Week of March 24 - March 30, 2025

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Monday

Monday, March 24, 2025

Monday in the 3rd Week of Lent

·FerialLiturgical Color: Violet

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

Option 1
1.That the Church may always be a place where prophets are honored and God's word is faithfully proclaimed, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may listen to the voices of truth and justice, and not be swayed by popular opinion or self-interest, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who face rejection or persecution for speaking the truth, that they may find strength and perseverance in Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may have open hearts to receive God's word, even when it challenges us, and be willing to follow where He leads, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where faith is lived with courage and conviction, even in the face of misunderstanding, 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 spoke God's truth may now rejoice in His eternal presence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may be a courageous prophet in our time, speaking God's word with love and clarity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may recognize the authority of God and honor those He sends to guide them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are resistant to God's message, that their hearts may be softened and opened to the truth of the Gospel, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our Lenten practices may help us to overcome our own stubbornness and to embrace God's will more fully, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community that listens attentively to God's prophets and responds with faith, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a greater respect for the teachings of the Church and its ministers.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be welcomed into the homeland of heaven, where prophets are honored, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Pro Life Option
1.That the Church may be a prophetic voice, fearlessly proclaiming the sanctity of every human life, even when it is rejected, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may honor God by protecting every unborn child from the violence of abortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For a conversion of hearts in our society, that all may recognize abortion as a grave offense against God's prophets of life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That those who are pressured to have an abortion may find the courage to choose life, supported by our prayers and actions, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where the truth about the unborn is spoken with love and conviction, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who courageously speak out against abortion and defend the voiceless.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be honored as precious souls in God's eternal kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Tuesday

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

THE ANNUNCIATION OF THE LORD

✚SolemnityLiturgical Color: White

Prayers of the Faithful for THE ANNUNCIATION OF THE LORD

Option 1
1.That the Church, like Mary, may always say 'yes' to God's will, conceiving and bringing forth Christ to the world through her life and mission, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may be open to God's plan and foster environments where human life, from conception, is welcomed and cherished, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who are called to embrace God's will in difficult or unexpected circumstances, that they may find grace and courage in Mary's example, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may cultivate a spirit of humility, obedience, and faith, allowing the Word of God to take flesh in our lives, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community, celebrating the Incarnation, may be a place where every human life is revered as a gift from God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For expectant mothers, that they may be filled with joy and trust in God's loving care.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed who awaited the Lord's coming may now rejoice in the fullness of His presence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all pastors, that they may proclaim with joy the mystery of the Incarnation, God's dwelling among us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil society may recognize the sacredness of the moment of conception and protect every human life from its very beginning, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who struggle to accept God's plan for their lives, that Mary's fiat may inspire them to trust and surrender, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our hearts may be open to the Holy Spirit, so that Christ may be formed in us and His love radiate through us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish, in imitation of Mary, may be a humble servant of the Lord, always ready to do His will, 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 behold the face of God, whose Word became flesh for our salvation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Variations if Solemnity is not celebrated

Option 1
1.That the Church may be a faithful disciple, always attentive to the Lord's teaching and example, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That leaders of nations may seek wisdom and justice in their governance, promoting peace and the common good, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are struggling with sin or temptation, that this Lenten season may bring them the grace of repentance and conversion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our Lenten practices of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving may purify our hearts and draw us closer to Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place of spiritual renewal and growth in holiness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a spirit of perseverance in our Lenten commitments.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may be cleansed by God's mercy and welcomed into eternal life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may guide the Church with pastoral love and inspire us to a holy Lent, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may turn from violence and hatred, seeking paths of forgiveness and reconciliation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are burdened by sorrow or suffering, that they may find comfort and hope in the Lord's compassionate love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our Lenten disciplines may lead to a greater love for God and a more generous service to our neighbor, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community of sincere repentance and joyful anticipation of Easter's glory, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those preparing for the sacrament of Reconciliation.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may share in the victory of Christ over sin and death, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Wednesday

Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Wednesday in the 3rd Week of Lent

·FerialLiturgical Color: Violet

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

Option 1
1.That the Church may faithfully uphold God's law, revealing it not as a burden but as a path to true freedom and life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may govern with justice, respecting the divine law and promoting the true good of all people, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who struggle to live according to God's commandments, that they may find strength in His grace and the joy of obedience, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may seek not to abolish God's law but to fulfill it through love, as Christ taught us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where God's law is cherished and lived with sincere hearts, 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 sought to live by God's law may now rejoice in 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 wisdom, teaching us to love God's law and live by it, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may recognize the natural law written in their hearts and strive to live in accordance with its precepts, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are burdened by legalism or scrupulosity, that they may discover the liberating love that fulfills the law, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our Lenten practices may lead us to a deeper interior conformity to God's will, going beyond mere external observance, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community that embodies the spirit of God's law through acts of love, mercy, and justice, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a greater understanding of the relationship between law and love in the Christian life.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be judged with mercy and welcomed into the fullness of God's love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Pro Life Option
1.That the Church may courageously proclaim God's law, which commands us to protect every human life from conception, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may fulfill their duty by enacting laws that defend the unborn and uphold the sanctity of all human life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For a conversion of hearts in our society, that all may recognize abortion as a grave violation of God's law and the natural law, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That those who are tempted to transgress God's law by choosing abortion may be guided by grace to choose life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a steadfast witness to the law of love, which includes protecting the most vulnerable among us, the unborn, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who work to educate others on the moral teachings of the Church regarding human life.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may find justice and peace in God's eternal law of love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Thursday

Thursday, March 27, 2025

Thursday in the 3rd Week of Lent

·FerialLiturgical Color: Violet

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

Option 1
1.That the Church may be a powerful witness against the forces of evil, always trusting in the power of Christ to cast out demons, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may resist the influence of evil and work to build societies founded on truth, justice, and peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are oppressed by evil spirits or struggling with spiritual darkness, that they may find liberation and healing in Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be vigilant against the tactics of the devil, strengthening ourselves through prayer, fasting, and the sacraments, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where the light of Christ dispels all darkness and where souls find refuge and strength, 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 fought the good fight against evil may now rejoice in Christ's eternal victory, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may lead the Church with courage in its spiritual battle against the powers of darkness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may turn from idolatry and the worship of false gods, and come to know the one true God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are tempted to despair or to give in to evil, that they may be strengthened by God's grace and the prayers of the Church, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our Lenten practices may fortify us against temptation and help us to grow in virtue and holiness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community united in Christ, standing firm against evil and witnessing to His saving power, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a greater awareness of the reality of spiritual warfare and the need for constant vigilance.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be delivered from all evil and welcomed into the kingdom of light and peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Pro Life Option
1.That the Church may be a strong fortress against the evil of abortion, defending every human life created in God's image, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may be delivered from the influence of the culture of death and work to protect the unborn from all harm, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For a profound conversion of hearts, that all may recognize abortion as a demonic attack on human life and seek God's mercy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That expectant mothers tempted by abortion may find the strength in Christ to cast out fear and choose life for their children, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place of spiritual warfare, fighting against the evil of abortion through prayer, fasting, and works of mercy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who pray for the deliverance of our society from the scourge of abortion.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be freed from darkness and rest in the eternal light of Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Friday

Friday, March 28, 2025

Friday in the 3rd Week of Lent

·FerialLiturgical Color: Violet

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

Option 1
1.That the Church may always teach the supreme importance of loving God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may be guided by a love for their people, seeking their true good above all else, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those whose love for God has grown cold, or who are distracted by worldly concerns, that this Lent may rekindle their first love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may love our neighbor as ourselves, seeing Christ in them and serving them with genuine charity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where the love of God and neighbor is the foundation of all our actions, 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 sought to love God above all things may now enjoy His eternal presence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that his love for God and the Church may inspire us all to greater holiness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may come to know the one true God and worship Him in spirit and truth, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who find it difficult to love, or who have been hurt by a lack of love, that they may experience the healing power of God's love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our Lenten practices may purify our love, making it less self-centered and more directed towards God and others, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community bound together by the twofold commandment of love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a deeper understanding and living of the Great Commandment in our daily lives.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be perfected in love and welcomed into the eternal embrace of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Pro Life Option
1.That the Church may lovingly proclaim that the greatest commandment includes cherishing every human life, especially the unborn, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may be moved by love for the most vulnerable to protect every child in the womb from the violence of abortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For a profound conversion of hearts, that all may recognize abortion as a failure to love God and neighbor, and embrace a culture of life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That expectant mothers may be surrounded by loving support, empowering them to love their unborn children as God loves them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a witness to the great commandment of love by actively defending the unborn and supporting their mothers, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who offer loving alternatives to abortion and care for women in crisis pregnancies.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be held forever in God's perfect love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Saturday

Saturday, March 29, 2025

Saturday in the 3rd Week of Lent

·FerialLiturgical Color: Violet

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

Option 1
1.That the Church may always be a beacon of humility, confessing its dependence on God's mercy, like the tax collector in the temple, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may govern with humility, acknowledging their limitations and seeking true justice for all, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are proud or self-righteous, that this Lenten season may lead them to a spirit of humility and repentance, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may approach God in prayer with contrite and humble hearts, trusting not in our own merits but in His boundless mercy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where true humility is valued and where all support one another in seeking God's forgiveness, 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 humbled themselves before God may now be exalted in His eternal kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may lead the Church with the humble service of a true shepherd, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may reject pride and arrogance, and embrace the path of humility and peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who feel unworthy of God's love, that they may be assured of His mercy and approach Him with confidence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our Lenten practices may cultivate in us a spirit of genuine humility, recognizing our need for God's grace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community that welcomes sinners and rejoices in God's mercy, which is offered to all, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a deeper participation in the Sacrament of Reconciliation during this Lenten season.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may find mercy at God's judgment and be raised to eternal life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Pro Life Option
1.That the Church may humbly implore God's mercy for the sin of abortion and steadfastly defend every unborn child, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may recognize with humility the sanctity of human life and protect the unborn from all violence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For a profound conversion of hearts, that all may turn from the pride that leads to abortion and embrace God's gift of life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That those who have participated in abortion may approach God with humble and contrite hearts, seeking His forgiveness and healing, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place of humble service, offering compassionate support to pregnant women and advocating for the unborn, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who pray for an end to abortion and for the protection of the most vulnerable.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be lifted up by God's mercy into His eternal presence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Sunday

Sunday, March 30, 2025

4th SUNDAY OF LENT (LAETARE)

·SundayLiturgical Color: Rose or Violet

Prayers of the Faithful for the 4th SUNDAY OF LENT (LAETARE)

Option 1
1.That the Church, rejoicing in the approaching light of Easter, may continue to proclaim God's healing mercy to a world in darkness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may be enlightened by God's truth and work to bring healing and sight to those afflicted by injustice and oppression, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who are spiritually blind or living in darkness, that their eyes may be opened to the light of Christ and the truth of the Gospel, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we who have received the light of faith may live as children of light, bearing witness to Christ's victory over sin and darkness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community, on this Laetare Sunday, may rejoice in the Lord's salvation and share that joy with 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 the faithful departed who walked in faith may now see the unveiled light of God's glory, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all pastors, that they may be faithful ministers of light, guiding God's people out of darkness into His wonderful light, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil society may reject the works of darkness and promote policies that reflect truth, justice, and compassion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are catechumens preparing for baptism, that their Lenten journey may lead them to the full light of Christ at Easter, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our Lenten practices may wash away our blindness and enable us to see God's presence more clearly in our lives and in the world, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community radiant with the joy of the Gospel, a beacon of hope for all who seek light, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a spirit of joyful anticipation as we draw closer to the celebration of Easter.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died in Christ may be brought from darkness to light and share in His eternal resurrection, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Pro Life Option
1.That the Church may rejoice in proclaiming the sanctity of every human life, a light shining in the darkness of the culture of death, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may have their eyes opened to the truth about the unborn child and work to protect every human life from abortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For a profound conversion of hearts, that all may turn from the blindness of sin that leads to abortion and embrace the light of God's truth, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That expectant mothers who are in darkness or fear may be enlightened by hope and choose life for their children, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a joyful witness to the Gospel of Life, offering support and dispelling the darkness that surrounds abortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who work to bring the light of truth to those considering abortion.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may rejoice in the eternal light of God's presence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

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