Prayers of the Faithful This Week

Week of September 15 - September 21, 2025

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Monday

Monday, September 15, 2025

Our Lady of Sorrows

●MemorialLiturgical Color: White

Prayers of the Faithful for Our Lady of Sorrows

Option 1
1.That the Church, sharing in the sorrows of Mary at the foot of the Cross, may always be a compassionate mother to all who suffer, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governments may adequately fund mental health and bereavement support services for those overwhelmed by grief and loss, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For the grieving, especially bereaved parents and spouses, that they may find consolation in Mary who stood faithfully beneath the Cross, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may learn from Mary to stand faithfully by the cross of Christ in our own lives and in the lives of others, offering our compassion and prayer, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place of solace and support for all who are sorrowful, reflecting Mary's tender, maternal care, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For mothers who have lost children, and for all who mourn.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed who endured sorrows with faith may now rejoice with Mary, Queen of Heaven, in eternal consolation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all pastors, that they may be ministers of comfort and hope, like Mary, to those whose hearts are heavy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governments may protect and fund hospice and palliative care for the dying and those who accompany them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are tempted to despair in their afflictions, that the example of Mary's steadfast faith at the Cross may inspire them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may have a deep devotion to Our Lady of Sorrows, seeking her intercession in our trials and uniting our tears with hers, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community that actively reaches out to the sorrowful, offering them the comfort of Christ and the prayers of His mother, 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 sorrows of Mary, be brought to the joy of Christ's resurrection, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Variations if Memorial is not celebrated

Option 1
1.That the Church, following the compassion of Jesus, may always reach out to those who are desolate and bereaved, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That leaders of nations may hear the cry of the widow and the poor, and enact laws that protect the most vulnerable, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who have lost a child or a beloved one, that the compassion of Christ may console their broken hearts, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may raise us from whatever deadens our faith and draws us away from following Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place of comfort, where those who mourn find the presence of Christ and the support of His people, 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 hear Christ's voice and rise to new life in God's eternal kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may, like Jesus who was moved with compassion for the widow of Nain, minister with tenderness to all who grieve, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governments may strengthen social protection for widows, single parents, and those left without family support, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who have lost all hope, that they may hear Christ say 'Do not weep' and experience His power to restore life where there was only death, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may not pass by those who carry the weight of loss, but draw near with the compassion of Jesus, who gave the young man back to his mother, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that awe at God's visiting love may fill us with gratitude and zeal to share the Gospel, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a deeper spirit of compassion for those who mourn in our community.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be raised to eternal life by Christ, who is Lord over death, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Tuesday

Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Saint Cornelius, pope, and Saint Cyprian, bishop, martyrs

●MemorialLiturgical Color: Red

Prayers of the Faithful for Saint Cornelius and Saint Cyprian, martyrs

Option 1
1.That the Church, inspired by the pastoral care and martyrdom of Saints Cornelius and Cyprian, may always uphold unity and defend the faith with courage, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may govern with justice and protect religious freedom, ensuring that all can worship God without fear, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those facing harassment or legal penalties because of their religious beliefs, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may cherish the unity of the Church and be willing to suffer for the sake of truth and communion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where faith is lived with conviction and where all are committed to the Church's unity and mission, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who have lapsed from the faith, that they may find reconciliation and be welcomed back.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all martyrs who died for the unity and truth of the Church may rejoice with Saints Cornelius and Cyprian in heaven, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and the college of bishops, that they may be strengthened by the Holy Spirit to guard the deposit of faith and promote ecclesial communion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governments may protect freedom of religion and conscience, ensuring minorities can worship without fear of state interference, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who have lost faith or drifted from the Church after a wound or a scandal, that they may find the door open and mercy waiting, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be merciful to those who have fallen, and always strive to build up the Body of Christ in love and truth, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community that values both orthodoxy and charity, witnessing to the one true faith in a spirit of unity, 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 brought into the perfect unity of the saints in God's eternal kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Variations if Memorial is not celebrated

Option 1
1.That the Church may remain faithful to Christ's word even when the world refuses to listen, undeterred by the fickle judgments that dismissed both John and the Son of Man, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governments may invest in public education and ensure children in every community have access to quality schooling, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who have closed their hearts to the Gospel, that they may open themselves again to God's wisdom and mercy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may not seek to fit Christ into our own expectations, but humbly receive Him as He truly is: friend of sinners, herald of the kingdom, and Son of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where God's wisdom bears fruit in lives transformed by grace, 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 share in the wisdom and joy 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 proclaim the wisdom of the Gospel fearlessly, undeterred by those who mock or dismiss the message of Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That heads of government may seek honest counsel and govern with wisdom rather than being driven by what is merely popular or expedient, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those alienated from the Church, that they may encounter the true Christ, friend of sinners, and find welcome in His mercy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may seek only the approval of God and not be troubled when the world misjudges our faith or our motives, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that wisdom may be justified in our lives by the fruits of charity, holiness, and joyful witness to the kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a spirit of docility to God's wisdom rather than the wisdom of this passing age.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may find their rest in God, whose wisdom is eternal and whose love has no end, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Wednesday

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Saint Robert Bellarmine, bishop and doctor of the Church / Saint Hildegard of Bingen, virgin and doctor of the Church

○Optional MemorialLiturgical Color: White

Prayers of the Faithful for Saint Robert Bellarmine

Option 1
1.That the Church, guided by the wisdom of St. Robert Bellarmine, may always articulate her teachings with clarity and defend the faith against error, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That heads of government may uphold workers' rights and ensure fair wages for those in low-paid and precarious employment, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For young adults drifting from faith practice, that they may find in the Church a community that answers their questions honestly and draws them deeper in, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may have a deep love for the Church and her teachings, and be ready to give an account of the hope that is in us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where sound doctrine is cherished and where all are encouraged to grow in their understanding of the faith, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who are struggling with doubts or confusion about Church teaching.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who faithfully taught and defended the Catholic faith may rejoice with St. Robert Bellarmine in heaven, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.That the Church, inspired by St. Hildegard's diverse gifts as mystic, composer, and healer, may recognize and foster the many charisms of the Holy Spirit, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governments may invest in mental health care and ensure those with serious mental illness have access to treatment and community support, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those living with chronic pain or disability, that they may find strength and not face their daily struggle alone, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be attentive to God's voice speaking to us in visions, dreams, and the beauty of creation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where the diverse gifts of all members are celebrated and used for the building up of God's kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For artists, musicians, and those who care for the sick.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who lived with prophetic vision and creative holiness may rejoice with St. Hildegard in the eternal harmony of heaven, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Variations if Optional Memorial is not celebrated

Option 1
1.That the Church may always offer the mercy of Christ to sinners, trusting that forgiveness is the wellspring of great love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governments may reform criminal justice systems to prioritize rehabilitation and give those who have served their sentence a genuine path to reintegration, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who carry the weight of guilt and shame over their past, that they may receive the freedom of Christ's forgiveness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may draw near to Christ with the honesty and humility of those who know they need His mercy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where no sinner feels unwelcome, and where all may experience the transforming power of 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 who have died may hear Christ's words of peace and enter into His eternal rest, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may be a sign of God's mercy, welcoming sinners as Jesus welcomed the woman who anointed His feet with her tears, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governments may fund accessible drug and alcohol rehabilitation programmes for those whose lives have been broken by addiction, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who feel unworthy to approach God, that they may take courage from the sinful woman who knelt at Jesus' feet and received His mercy and peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may love generously in response to all that God has forgiven and given to us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community where those who carry a burden of shame find mercy and a genuine welcome, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a deeper spirit of gratitude and love in response to God's mercy.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be numbered among those whose sins are forgiven and whose love was great, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Thursday

Thursday, September 18, 2025

Weekday

·FerialLiturgical Color: Green

Prayers of the Faithful for Friday of the Twenty-Fourth Week in Ordinary Time

Option 1
1.That the Church may journey faithfully through the towns and villages of the world, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom as Jesus did, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governments may invest in early childhood education and provide support for families raising young children in poverty, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those in recovery from addiction, that they may find lasting freedom and the companionship they need for the journey, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be generous in giving of our time and means in support of the Church's mission, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where both women and men share fully in the life and mission of the Church, each contributing their unique gifts, 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 gave generously to God's mission 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, like Jesus, travel the highways of the world proclaiming the kingdom, sustained by the faithful who serve the Church with generosity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governments may close the gender pay gap and enforce equal protections against workplace discrimination for women, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For the homeless and those without stable shelter, that they may find safety and human dignity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may renew our gratitude for all who serve the Church faithfully, often without recognition or reward, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community that values and relies upon the gifts of all its members, united in one mission of love and proclamation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a spirit of generosity and gratitude in supporting the Church's mission.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may receive from Christ the reward of their faithful service, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Pro Life Option
1.That the Church may proclaim the sanctity of every human life from conception, standing firmly against abortion and offering genuine care to every mother in need, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may protect the lives of unborn children and enact policies that provide real support to mothers facing crisis pregnancies, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For women facing crisis pregnancies who feel they lack the resources to welcome new life, that the Church may stand with them in practical generosity and care, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may offer practical help and genuine welcome to every mother facing a crisis pregnancy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where pregnant women in need find generosity, compassion, and practical support, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who serve at pregnancy resource centers and support mothers in need.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost before birth may be welcomed into the eternal kingdom of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Friday

Friday, September 19, 2025

Saint Januarius, bishop and martyr

○Optional MemorialLiturgical Color: Red

Prayers of the Faithful for Saint Januarius, bishop and martyr

Option 1
1.That the Church, inspired by the martyrdom of St. Januarius, may proclaim Christ without fear even under persecution, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may uphold religious freedom and protect all who suffer for their beliefs, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all Christians who are persecuted for their faith, that they may be strengthened by the example of St. Januarius and persevere in love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be willing to shed our blood, spiritually or physically, for the sake of the Gospel, trusting in God's power, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where faith is lived with conviction and where all support those who suffer for righteousness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For the people of Naples and all who honor St. Januarius.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all martyrs who gave their lives for Christ may rejoice with St. Januarius 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 fearless shepherds like St. Januarius, defending their flock from all harm, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governments may protect the right to religious freedom and ensure no person is penalized or imprisoned for their beliefs, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are tempted to compromise their faith due to fear or worldly pressure, that they may find strength in the intercession of the martyrs, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may strengthen our faith until we are ready to entrust everything to Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community that cherishes the memory of the martyrs and strives to imitate their heroic fidelity to the Lord, 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 for their faith may receive the crown of righteousness and eternal life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Variations if Optional Memorial is not celebrated

Option 1
1.That the Church may be tireless in sowing God's Word in every setting, trusting in His power to bring forth an abundant harvest, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governments may ensure fair asylum processes and a humane reception for refugees and those fleeing violence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those whose hearts have been hardened by suffering or disillusionment, that God's grace may break through and allow the seed of faith to sprout and grow, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may receive God's Word with open and persevering hearts, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where God's Word is cherished, watered by prayer, and allowed to grow into a harvest of love and holiness, 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 received the Word with faith and bore its fruit may now rejoice in God's eternal harvest, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may be a faithful sower of God's Word, scattering the seed of the Gospel without fear or favoritism, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governments may invest in literacy and access to education for all who have been left behind by poverty or exclusion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who began the journey of faith but were turned back by trials or the lure of riches, that they may find their way back to the path of patient perseverance, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be honest with God about the anxieties and distractions that crowd out His Word in our hearts, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be rich soil — a community of generous and good hearts that hold the Word firmly and produce a hundredfold harvest, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a more attentive and receptive spirit in hearing and living the Word of God.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be welcomed into the harvest of God's eternal joy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Saturday

Saturday, September 20, 2025

TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

✚SundayLiturgical Color: Green

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

Option 1
1.That the Church may witness to the extravagant generosity of God, who calls all into His vineyard and offers the same eternal reward to all who respond, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governments may guarantee a living wage for all workers and protect those in low-paid or seasonal employment, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For migrants and refugees who arrive in new countries and are not yet welcomed, that they may find communities ready to receive them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may rejoice in God's generosity to all, rather than measuring His gifts to others against what we think we deserve, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where the last are honored as much as the first, and where all laborers in God's vineyard are celebrated, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who have come late to faith or who fear they are not worthy of God's mercy.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may receive the full wage of eternal life, which God in His generosity gives to all who answer His call, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.That the Church may be a vineyard of eager workers — all called at different hours, all welcomed with equal love, and all laboring together for one harvest, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governments may protect the rights of workers and ensure every person who labors receives a just wage, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who feel they came too late to God, too old or too sinful for His mercy, that they may hear His call even now, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may repent of envy and open our hearts to joy in God's boundless generosity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community where those hired at the eleventh hour are embraced with the same warmth as those who have served since dawn, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who work in the Church's mission — priests, deacons, religious, and faithful laity.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all our beloved dead may enter into the joy of the Lord, who is generous beyond all we deserve or dare to hope, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Alternate Prayers for the Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Option 1
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may proclaim without fear that God's ways are not our ways — that His mercy is always greater than our merit, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governments may ensure strong social safety nets and care for those who cannot work through disability, illness, or age, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For the poor who cannot meet their basic needs, that they may receive the dignity and practical support they deserve, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be freed from envy and resentment at God's generosity to others, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community of lavish welcome — the first seat offered to the last arrival — reflecting the generosity of God who is Lord of the vineyard, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a spirit of magnanimity and freedom from envy.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may discover in heaven the unimaginable generosity of God, who repays every labor with eternal joy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.That the Church may trust in God's sovereign freedom to bestow His gifts as He wills, and never mistake equal mercy for injustice, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governments may protect the rights of those in informal, seasonal, and low-visibility forms of labor, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who have lost their livelihood through automation or unjust dismissal, that they may find new work and the dignity that comes with it, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may approach God with gratitude for a mercy that always exceeds what we deserve, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a place where no latecomer is made to feel guilty and every seeker is welcomed into the work and joy of the kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who feel their service to the Church has gone unnoticed or unappreciated.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died, however early or late their hour, may receive in full the eternal life that God in His mercy bestows, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Sunday

Sunday, September 21, 2025

SAINT MATTHEW, APOSTLE AND EVANGELIST

✦FeastLiturgical Color: Red

Prayers of the Faithful for the Feast of Saint Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist

Option 1
1.That the Church may hear Christ's call as Matthew did, rising immediately from whatever holds us back to follow Him with generous and wholehearted faith, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That heads of government may direct economic policy toward those most excluded from prosperity, ensuring that no worker is denied dignified wages and fair conditions, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who feel written off because of their past, carrying shame that makes God's call seem impossible, that they may hear Christ's invitation and rise to follow Him, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may respond to God's call without delay, rising as Matthew did to follow Christ wherever He leads, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a table where sinners are welcomed, where the sick find a physician, and where Christ dines with all whom the world has rejected, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For journalists, writers, evangelists, and all who proclaim the good news in word and deed.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who responded to Christ's call and followed Him faithfully may rejoice forever with Saint Matthew in God's eternal kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may, like the Apostle Matthew, gather tax collector and Pharisee, sinner and saint, into the good news at the Lord's table of mercy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That public health authorities may invest in accessible mental health care, ensuring that those most in need are not turned away for lack of funds or resources, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those trapped in addiction or harmful patterns of life from which they see no exit, that Christ's voice may reach them and give them the courage to rise and begin again, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may welcome those the world excludes, seeing in every broken person a potential disciple whom Christ is calling to His table, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a house like Matthew's, open and joyful, where the expected and unexpected guests all discover the grace of the Lord who seeks and saves, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all apostles and evangelists who carry the Gospel to those who have never heard Christ's call.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may, like Matthew, be raised by Christ's word and welcomed into the feast that has no end, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Variations if Feast is not selected

Option 1
1.That the Church, renewed by the example of Saint Matthew, may reach beyond comfortable settings to those who feel overlooked and beyond God's reach, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those who administer criminal justice may ensure no one is treated as permanently beyond redemption, building systems that prioritize rehabilitation alongside accountability, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those in prison and their families, that they may know God writes off no one, and that all who work in detention may uphold the dignity of every person in their care, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be willing to sit with those the world has judged unworthy, welcoming all to the same table where Christ is the host, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may actively reach those who feel too ashamed or too broken to walk through our doors, making real our belief that Christ welcomes all without exception, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who work in prison ministry and all who accompany people re-entering society after incarceration.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may be welcomed by the mercy of God who calls everyone to His table, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For unity in the Church, that Catholics of every background may sit together at the Lord's table without rivalry or judgment, letting Christ be the measure of belonging, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That education authorities may invest in schools and literacy programs for children in disadvantaged areas, giving every child a foundation for a dignified future, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For young people overwhelmed by anxiety about the future, that they may find in the Church a community of belonging, purpose, and genuine hope, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may recognize Christ's call to us in the ordinary moments of this day and respond without hesitation or delay, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be genuinely welcoming to those who arrive alone or uncertain, becoming a true home for all who seek the Lord, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For teachers, mentors, and all who invest in the formation and encouragement of young people.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died trusting in God's mercy may be received into the company of the saints, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

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