Prayers of the Faithful This Week

Week of August 25 - August 31, 2025

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Monday

Monday, August 25, 2025

Saint Joseph Calasanz, priest / Saint Louis

○Optional MemorialLiturgical Color: White

Prayers of the Faithful for Saint Joseph Calasanz, priest

Option 1
1.That the Church, inspired by St. Joseph Calasanz's dedication to the education of poor children, may always prioritize the formation of the young, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may ensure access to quality education for all children, especially the poor and marginalized, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all educators, especially those who serve in difficult circumstances, that they may be filled with the patience and love of St. Joseph Calasanz, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may recognize the importance of Christian education in forming young hearts and minds in faith and virtue, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may actively support Catholic schools and all efforts to provide education for the needy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For Piarist Fathers and all who continue St. Joseph Calasanz's educational mission.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who dedicated their lives to teaching children may rejoice with St. Joseph Calasanz in God's eternal kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.That the Church, inspired by St. Louis, King of France, may always promote justice, peace, and the care of the poor, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may govern with integrity, wisdom, and a deep concern for the spiritual and temporal well-being of their people, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who hold positions of authority, that they may be guided by Christian principles and serve with a spirit of humility, like St. Louis, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may use our influence and resources to promote justice, defend the faith, and care for those in need, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where civic responsibility is informed by faith and where all work for a just society, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For rulers and all in civil authority, that they may be guided by God's law.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who governed with justice and piety may rejoice with St. Louis in the eternal kingdom of Christ the King, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Variations if Optional Memorial is not celebrated

Option 1
1.That the Church may never lock the kingdom of heaven before those seeking to enter, but always keep the doors of truth and mercy wide open, welcoming every sincere seeker, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That leaders of nations may not place heavy burdens on others that they themselves refuse to bear, but govern with the same justice they demand of those they serve, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who have been turned away from God by poor teaching, bad example, or religious hypocrisy, that Christ Himself may open for them the door that no human hand can shut, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may examine our own lives honestly, asking whether our teaching and our living point others toward the kingdom or place obstacles before those who are seeking, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be guided by Christ the one true Teacher, whose authority is not human tradition but the living word of God that opens hearts and sets souls free, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For catechists and teachers of the faith, that they may instruct with clarity, humility, and the integrity of their own witness.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may find the kingdom of heaven opened wide to them by Christ, whose mercy surpasses all human gatekeeping, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all pastors, that they may correct false teaching within the Church with the courage of Christ, who did not hesitate to denounce what misleads souls away from God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil society may hold its teachers, guides, and influencers to account, ensuring that those who shape minds and hearts do so with integrity and genuine care for the common good, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who have been misdirected in their faith by poor catechesis or misleading guides, that the Holy Spirit may lead them into the fullness of truth which sets free, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may ask ourselves, with Christ's challenge before us: what is greater—the gold or the temple that makes the gold sacred?—and keep our priorities firmly rooted in what God values, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may discern together what truly matters in our faith: not external appearances or rigidly held customs, but the living encounter with God that transforms the heart, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those confused about true Catholic teaching, that they may find faithful guides who point to Christ.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be welcomed by Christ, the one Teacher, into the eternal kingdom where truth reigns forever, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Tuesday

Tuesday, August 26, 2025

Tuesday, 21st Week in Ordinary Time

·WeekdayLiturgical Color: Green

Prayers of the Faithful for Tuesday, 21st Week in Ordinary Time

Option 1
1.That the Church may never strain out the gnat while swallowing the camel—always placing judgment, mercy, and fidelity at the center of her mission rather than peripheral observances, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That leaders of nations may attend to the weightier things of the law: justice, mercy, and good faith—not performing well-publicized small gestures while neglecting the great demands of the common good, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those whose faith has become a matter of external appearances only, that God may stir in them a hunger for the interior holiness Christ calls the weightier things of the law, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may cleanse the inside of our cup—our hearts, our intentions, our hidden motivations—knowing that outward observance means nothing if it covers inner greed and self-indulgence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be known not for elaborate external piety but for the weightier things: genuine justice in our community, active mercy for the suffering, and faithful love for God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who practice their faith outwardly but struggle with interior conversion, that God may renew them from within.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be found clean within by the mercy of God who sees all things hidden, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all who lead the Church, that they may teach the faithful to prioritize mercy, justice, and fidelity—without neglecting the legitimate disciplines of the Church, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil society may be challenged to look beyond surface performance in its leaders and demand the interior virtues of honesty, equity, and genuine commitment to the common good, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are rigidly focused on minor rules while neglecting those who suffer—the poor, the marginalized, the outcast—that their eyes may be opened by Christ's rebuke, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may ask ourselves honestly: what is the gnat I strain out while swallowing the camel?—and humbly open ourselves to the deeper conversion God is asking of us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may cultivate genuine interior holiness: a community where mercy flows freely, where justice is actively sought, and where fidelity is not a performance but a lived reality, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a deeper spirit of mercy and genuine justice in our own lives and community.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be purified by God's mercy and welcomed into the fullness of eternal truth, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Pro Life Option
1.That the Church may never strain out the gnat of social concerns while swallowing the camel of abortion—always placing defense of the most vulnerable life at the center of her witness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may attend to the weightiest thing of all in a just society: the protection of every innocent human life from its very beginning, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For mothers in crisis pregnancies whose needs are met not with mercy and fidelity but with pressures to abort, that they may find communities who offer genuine justice and care, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may examine our own commitment to life—not merely in words but in the cup of practical mercy we offer to mothers, children, and families in need, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community whose interior life matches its exterior witness: genuinely just, genuinely merciful, and genuinely faithful to every human life entrusted to our care, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who provide practical support to mothers in need, choosing mercy over judgment.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died, including unborn children, may be received by the God of mercy and justice into eternal life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Wednesday

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Saint Monica

●MemorialLiturgical Color: White

Prayers of the Faithful for Saint Monica

Option 1
1.That the Church, inspired by St. Monica's persistent prayer, may never cease to intercede for the conversion of sinners and the return of those who have strayed, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may be guided by wisdom and seek paths of peace and reconciliation in their governance, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all mothers, fathers, and family members who pray for the conversion of loved ones, that their tears and prayers may bear abundant fruit, like St. Monica's, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may have the patience and perseverance of St. Monica in praying for others, trusting in God's mercy and timing, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where intercessory prayer is strong and where all support one another in their journey of faith, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who have fallen away from the faith, that they may return to the Church.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who persevered in prayer for their loved ones may rejoice with St. Monica in the eternal presence of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all pastors, that they may be true spiritual parents, guiding souls to Christ with the loving persistence of St. Monica, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil society may value family life and support parents in their role of raising children in faith and virtue, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are struggling with wayward children or difficult family situations, that St. Monica's example may bring them hope and strength, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may never give up on praying for others, even when their conversion seems distant, but always trust in God's power, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community that actively prays for the conversion of sinners and supports families in their spiritual needs, 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, through the prayers of the saints, be brought to the fullness of life in God's kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Variations if Memorial is not celebrated

Option 1
1.That the Church may never be a whitewashed tomb—beautiful in appearance but empty within—but always a living community of genuine interior holiness, truth, and authentic love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That leaders of nations may be challenged by Christ's rebuke to match their outward dignity with genuine interior integrity, knowing that God sees what is hidden from public view, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who honor the saints and the prophets in words while repeating in their own lives the same sins of their forebears, that they may receive the grace of true self-knowledge and conversion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may honestly examine the hidden rooms of our hearts—whether we are whitewashed tombs, outwardly religious but filled with unaddressed sin and self-deception, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may build its life not on external appearances or reputation but on the interior holiness that Christ alone can give and that no outward beauty can replace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who are outwardly practicing their faith but inwardly distant from God, that He may draw them to true conversion.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be cleansed of every hidden sin by God's mercy and welcomed into the eternal beauty of His presence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all bishops, that they may call the Church to an ongoing interior renewal, never settling for the whitewashed tomb of external respectability while the inner life of holiness grows cold, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil institutions may be challenged to match their public proclamations of values with genuine interior practice—truth in governance, justice in policy, and mercy in law, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who are burdened by guilt, shame, or hidden sin, that they may bring what is inside to the light of Christ's mercy, knowing He cleanses what no outward act of religion can purify, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may not merely build monuments to the saints while failing to imitate their interior poverty, humility, and love—but instead let their witness penetrate and transform our hidden lives, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community of genuine interior renewal, where the sacrament of reconciliation is sought, interior prayer is cultivated, and hidden holiness is more valued than public reputation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For greater use of the Sacrament of Reconciliation in our community, that our interior life may match our exterior witness.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be washed clean within by the blood of Christ and welcomed into the eternal light of God's presence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Thursday

Thursday, August 28, 2025

Saint Augustine, bishop and doctor of the Church

●MemorialLiturgical Color: White

Prayers of the Faithful for Saint Augustine, bishop and doctor of the Church

Option 1
1.That the Church, enlightened by the wisdom of St. Augustine, may always seek truth with a restless heart until she rests in God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may govern with justice and promote societies where people can freely seek truth and live in peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who are searching for God or struggling with intellectual doubts, that St. Augustine's journey may inspire them to find Christ, the Truth, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may have a deep love for Sacred Scripture and the Church's tradition, learning from St. Augustine to interpret them with faith and reason, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where faith seeks understanding, and where all are encouraged to grow in knowledge and love of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For theologians, scholars, and all who dedicate their lives to the study of divine truth.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who sought God with a sincere heart may now rejoice with St. Augustine in the eternal vision of His glory, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all bishops, that they may be true doctors of the faith, like St. Augustine, in expounding the mysteries of God's grace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil society may value intellectual pursuits and create an environment where the search for truth is honored, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are enslaved by sin or worldly desires, that St. Augustine's story of conversion may lead them to freedom in Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may learn from St. Augustine to confess our sins with humility and to trust completely in God's boundless mercy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community that cherishes the City of God, striving to live as citizens of heaven while on earth, 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 their restless hearts at peace in God, our ultimate rest and joy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Variations if Memorial is not celebrated

Option 1
1.That the Church may always stand watchful, her faith alive and her works of mercy unceasing, ready for the Lord when He comes, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That leaders of nations may govern with urgency and fidelity, knowing that all authority is on loan from God and will one day be rendered to Him, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who are spiritually drowsy or have grown complacent in their faith, that the Lord's call—'Stay awake!'—may stir them to renewed zeal, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be found like the faithful servant, distributing the bread of kindness and truth at the proper time when the Master arrives, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be one of watchful prayer and active service, never lulled into false security but always alert to the Lord's coming, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who have grown careless in their faith or have abandoned the practice of virtue.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed who kept faithful watch may now be received into the everlasting joy of the Master's house, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all bishops, that they may be faithful stewards of God's household, distributing sound doctrine and spiritual nourishment at the proper time, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil leaders may act with foresight and justice, never abusing their authority over those entrusted to their care, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who say in their hearts, 'My master is delayed,' and have put aside the demands of faith, that they may hear the call to return before it is too late, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may live as true servants of Christ, using every gift and talent He has given us for the building up of His kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community of faithful stewards, never idle in doing good, always ready for the Lord's unexpected arrival, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For deeper fidelity in our daily duties as disciples and stewards of God's gifts.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be found worthy servants who enter the joy of their Master's eternal kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Friday

Friday, August 29, 2025

The Passion of Saint John the Baptist, martyr

●MemorialLiturgical Color: Red

Prayers of the Faithful for The Passion of Saint John the Baptist

Option 1
1.That the Church, like St. John the Baptist, may always be a courageous voice for truth and justice, even when it means facing persecution or death, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may uphold moral law and reject all forms of corruption and self-indulgence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who suffer for speaking truth to power, or for defending the sanctity of marriage and family, that they may find strength in St. John's example, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may have the courage to live by our convictions, to repent of our sins, and to prepare the way for Christ in our hearts and in the world, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where the prophetic voice is honored and where all are committed to living in God's truth, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those imprisoned for their faith or for upholding moral principles.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all martyrs who died for the truth may rejoice with St. John the Baptist in the presence of the Lamb of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all pastors, that they may be fearless heralds of repentance and truth, like St. John the Baptist, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil society may protect those who speak out against injustice and promote a culture where truth is valued, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are enslaved by sin or worldly pleasures, that they may hear the call to conversion and find freedom in Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may decrease so that Christ may increase, always pointing to Him as the source of our salvation and hope, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community that embraces the call to ongoing conversion and witnesses boldly to the truth of the Gospel, 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, through Christ's mercy, be prepared to meet Him in glory, 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 vigilant and prepared for the Lord's coming, her lamps burning with faith and good works, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That leaders of nations may govern with wisdom and justice, always mindful of their accountability to God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are spiritually asleep or unprepared for Christ's return, that their hearts may be awakened by His grace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may live each day in joyful readiness for the Lord, using our talents for His glory and the good of others, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a people of watchful prayer and active service, eager to meet the Bridegroom when He comes, 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 kept watch for the Lord may now enter His eternal wedding feast, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may be a faithful and wise servant, guiding the Church in readiness for Christ's glorious return, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may recognize the signs of the times and prepare their hearts to meet the Lord with joy and peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are anxious about the future or the end of the world, that they may find comfort in Christ's promise to be with us always, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may not be found idle or distracted by worldly concerns when the Lord comes, but always alert in faith, hope, and charity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community that lives in constant expectation of the Lord, with our lives reflecting His light and love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a deeper spirit of prayer and vigilance in our spiritual lives as Christians.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may hear the joyful summons, 'Come, you blessed of my Father,' and enter His eternal kingdom of glory, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Saturday

Saturday, August 30, 2025

TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

✚SundayLiturgical Color: Green

Prayers of the Faithful for the Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Option 1
1.That the Church may not shrink from the mystery of the cross but proclaim it as the only path to resurrection and eternal life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That leaders of nations may be willing to sacrifice personal gain for the common good, carrying the cross of just and selfless service, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who carry heavy burdens, that they may find in Christ's cross the assurance that no suffering is wasted when united to His own, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may heed Christ's call—'Deny yourself, take up your cross, and follow me'—and respond with generous and undivided hearts, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may invest not in what is passing but in what endures—the kingdom of God and the lives of those entrusted to our care, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those scandalized by the cross or struggling to accept suffering as part of discipleship.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who took up their cross in this life may now share fully in Christ's resurrection glory, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may lead the Church by the way of the cross, not by the world's logic of self-preservation or earthly prestige, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.For all peoples, that they may come to know that true life is found not in grasping but in giving—'Whoever loses his life for my sake will find it,' let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who have suffered great loss, that in surrendering what they cannot keep, they may receive from Christ what they cannot lose, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may ask each day, 'What does it profit to gain the whole world but lose my soul?'—and freely choose Christ above every earthly ambition, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community of cross-bearers, encouraging one another on the costly but life-giving way of discipleship, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who struggle with the scandal of the cross, that faith may overcome doubt.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed who denied themselves and followed Christ may share in His risen life forever, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Alternate Prayers for the Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Option 1
1.That the Church may never give in to a theology of earthly triumph, but embrace the mystery of dying with Christ in order to rise with Him, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governments may pursue justice even at great cost, knowing that what serves God's kingdom endures while worldly power passes away, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those told to be silent about their faith, that they may find courage in the God who will repay each person according to their deeds, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may hold nothing above the call of Christ—'What would you give in exchange for your soul?'—and choose Him above every earthly comfort, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our community may be a place where following Christ is more valued than worldly security or human approval, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those wavering between the world and the Gospel, that they may choose the way of the cross.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who bore their cross in this life may inherit the kingdom prepared for those who followed Christ faithfully, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that the Church he leads may be built not on human wisdom but on Christ, who was crucified yet rose again in glory, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all who hold authority may correct rather than flatter, speaking truth with love even when it is unwelcome, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who struggle to accept God's plan for suffering, that they may move from Peter's instinctive resistance to wholehearted surrender to Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may set our minds on the things of God rather than the things of men, and allow Christ to conform us to His own image, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that every member may take up their unique cross and follow Christ, transforming our community through faithful love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those struggling with doubts about God's goodness in times of suffering.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may, by God's mercy, be found worthy of the glory that follows the cross, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Sunday

Sunday, August 31, 2025

Weekday

·FerialLiturgical Color: Green

Prayers of the Faithful for Monday of the Twenty-Second Week in Ordinary Time

Option 1
1.That the Church, anointed by the Spirit, may bring glad tidings to the poor in every age, proclaiming liberty to captives and sight to the blind in body and soul, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil leaders may create conditions where the poor are nourished, the oppressed are freed, and the vulnerable receive the care they deserve, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who have been rejected or scorned in their communities, that they may find in Christ—who was also driven out of His hometown—a source of comfort and hope, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may hear God's Word and receive it with open hearts, saying in wonder, 'Today this Scripture is fulfilled in our hearing,' let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where the year of the Lord's favor is lived—where the poor are welcomed, the broken are healed, and all find freedom in Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those rejected by family or community on account of their faith.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may enter into the fullness of the Lord's favor in the eternal kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all bishops, that they may be led by the Spirit to bring Good News not only to the familiar but to the distant, as Christ was sent to all peoples, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all nations may welcome God's grace wherever it flows—even beyond their borders, as Elijah went to the widow of Zarephath and Elisha healed Naaman the Syrian, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are foreigners, refugees, or outsiders, that they may find in the Church and in civil society the welcome that God extends to all without distinction, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may never become so familiar with the Gospel that we take it for granted, but always hear it with fresh wonder and renewed urgency, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that we may resist the temptation to keep God's grace for ourselves and instead share it generously with all who seek Him, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all immigrants and refugees seeking a new home and a fresh start in dignity.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be welcomed into the eternal homeland where all are strangers no longer, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Pro Life Option
1.That the Church, anointed by the Spirit, may bring glad tidings especially to the most vulnerable—the unborn children of our world and the mothers who carry them in difficult circumstances, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil authorities may pass laws that truly free those in crisis—offering real support to pregnant women who feel they have no choice, rather than leaving abortion as the only option, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For mothers in crisis pregnancies, that they may experience the year of the Lord's favor: practical help, genuine compassion, and the assurance that they and their children are not alone, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may boldly say, 'Today this Scripture is fulfilled,' as our community reaches out to women and families who need support in welcoming new life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For all children at risk of abortion, that we may be instruments of the liberty Christ proclaims—defending their right to be born and welcomed into a world of care and love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all pregnancy resource centers, maternity homes, and those who dedicate themselves to serving mothers in need.Lord, hear our prayer.
That all children lost before birth may be welcomed into God's eternal embrace, and their mothers find healing and peace in Christ's mercy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

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