Prayers of the Faithful This Week

Week of October 13 - October 19, 2025

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Monday

Monday, October 13, 2025

Weekday

·FerialLiturgical Color: Green

Prayers of the Faithful for Tuesday of the Twenty-Eighth Week in Ordinary Time

Option 1
1.That the Church may proclaim Christ's call to inner transformation, challenging all who practice faith externally to let almsgiving and genuine charity purify them from within, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for protecting freedom of religion may ensure that all people can practice their faith without fear of discrimination or state interference, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For victims of domestic violence or abuse, that they may find safety, legal protection, and the compassionate support of the community in their need, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may bring to God the inside of our cup as well as the outside, asking Him to purify not just our actions but the desires and intentions from which they spring, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be marked by genuine interior transformation, where charity flows from hearts truly changed by God and overflows into concrete love for those in need, 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 inner purity before God may now see the Maker of inside and outside face to face, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may help the Church reform from within, led by the Spirit who searches the heart and calls the whole Church to interior conversion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those with political authority may be held accountable for their decisions and govern with the transparency and integrity that genuine public service demands, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For international students navigating visa pressures and the challenge of belonging far from home, that they may find welcome, genuine community, and the support they need to thrive, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may allow God to search not only our actions but the inside of our cup, opening even our hidden desires and motives to His cleansing and transforming grace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community where interior conversion and almsgiving go together, and where authentic transformation is more valued than appearances, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a spirit of genuine interior conversion and generous almsgiving in our daily lives.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may stand before the God who made the inside and the outside, and be found clean in His sight through the mercy that reaches deeper than any observance, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Pro Life Option
1.That the Church may proclaim with clarity that abortion destroys an innocent human life, and call all believers to uphold the sanctity of life from conception to natural death, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may protect unborn children by law, resisting pressure to fund or expand abortion and ensuring that conscience rights are respected for all healthcare workers, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For mothers in crisis pregnancies who fear they have no good options, that they may find in the Church's outreach the concrete help they need to choose life for their children, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may give generously from what we have, offering our time and resources to support mothers in need and make the Church's commitment to every human life visible and tangible, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may care for every unborn child and mother in need with the generosity of heart that Christ calls for, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who provide concrete, genuine support to mothers in crisis, building a culture where every life is welcomed and protected.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost before birth may be held by the Maker of inside and outside, the God who knew them before they were formed in the womb, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Tuesday

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Saint Callistus I, pope and martyr

○Optional MemorialLiturgical Color: Red

Prayers of the Faithful for Saint Callistus I, pope and martyr

Option 1
1.That the Church, inspired by Pope St. Callistus's mercy towards sinners, may always be a haven of forgiveness and reconciliation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for workers' rights may ensure fair wages, safe conditions, and effective protection from exploitation for all in employment, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those struggling with loneliness and isolation, especially the elderly living alone, that they may know the warmth of human presence and the Church's attentive care, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may have a merciful heart like St. Callistus, willing to forgive others and to seek forgiveness for our own failings, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where God's mercy is genuinely proclaimed and where those who struggle to believe in His forgiveness are personally accompanied, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who are struggling with scrupulosity or despair of God's mercy.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who lived and died in God's mercy may rejoice with St. Callistus in the eternal kingdom, 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 ministers of God's mercy, like St. Callistus, especially in the Sacrament of Reconciliation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for criminal justice may pursue reforms that treat offenders with humanity, prioritizing rehabilitation and genuine reintegration into community life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For victims of human trafficking and exploitation, that they may be found by those who will bring them to safety and surround them with the justice and care they deserve, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be as generous with mercy toward others as we hope God will be with us, quick to forgive and slow to condemn, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community known for its joyful offering of the Sacrament of Penance, drawing many back to the God who waits with open arms, 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 judged with mercy and welcomed into the company of the saints, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Variations if Optional Memorial is not celebrated

Option 1
1.That the Church may keep the weightier matters Christ names, justice and love for God, as the heart of all its observances and the measure of its faithfulness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for education may fund schools adequately and ensure that every child has access to quality teaching regardless of the area in which they live, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For migrants and refugees who have fled their homes in search of safety, that they may find protection, welcome, and a chance to rebuild their lives in dignity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may seek to be people of genuine justice and love for God, asking Him to purify the heart from which all our exterior observances flow, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may keep justice, love of God, and care for the poor as the heart of its life, from which all its other practices draw their meaning, 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 justice and love for God may now receive what no external observance could give, the face of God forever, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may lead the Church toward the weightier matters Christ names, justice and love for God, preached and practiced in equal measure, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for public health may ensure that care reaches the most vulnerable, investing in services for those who cannot access or afford treatment on their own, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those facing unjust dismissal or unemployment from automation, that they may receive fair treatment, practical support, and find new ways to contribute their gifts with dignity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may attend faithfully to the justice and love for God that Christ names as the weightier matters of the Law, letting these shape all our other observances, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community of genuine welcome and accompaniment, lifting whatever burdens it can from those who struggle and supporting all who come in search of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a deeper commitment to justice and love for God in our lives, beyond mere external observance.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be welcomed by the God who seeks justice and love, received not by the tithing of herbs but by the mercy that covers all, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Wednesday

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Saint Teresa of Jesus, virgin and doctor of the Church

●MemorialLiturgical Color: White

Prayers of the Faithful for Saint Teresa of Jesus

Option 1
1.That the Church, inspired by St. Teresa of Avila's profound prayer life and zeal for reform, may always lead souls to deep interior union with God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for negotiating peace in active conflict zones may persevere with determination, seeking just settlements that protect civilian lives, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For the bereaved, especially those who have lost a spouse, parent, or child, that they may find in prayer the consolation that passes all human understanding, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may persevere in prayer even when God seems distant, trusting that He is always closer to us than we are to ourselves, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a place where the interior life is genuinely valued and where the practice of personal prayer is encouraged and supported, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who are struggling with distractions in prayer or aridity in their spiritual life.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who sought God with a fervent heart may now rejoice with St. Teresa of Jesus in the eternal vision of the Trinity, 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 guides, like St. Teresa, leading the faithful into the depths of prayer and union with God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for asylum and migration policy may treat every person seeking safety with full respect for their dignity and a fair process, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For children and young people living in care, in dangerous situations, or at risk of exploitation, that they may find safety, stability, and the care they deserve, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may draw us into genuine prayer, teaching us to come to Him with the trust of those who know they are loved, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community that takes the life of prayer seriously, supporting those who struggle and celebrating those who persevere, 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 rest in God's eternal presence and love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Variations if Memorial is not celebrated

Option 1
1.That the Church may receive every voice that speaks truthfully in the Spirit, welcoming the prophetic word God still sends in every generation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for environmental protection may pursue bold and effective stewardship of creation, acting on what science and conscience together require, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those in recovery from addiction, that they may persevere through one more day with the help of those who walk alongside them and the grace of God who does not abandon them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may open every door we have been given to encounter with Christ, sharing freely what we have received and making a path for those still searching, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may welcome all who seek God, share the knowledge of faith without reserve, and be a place where encounter with the living Christ is genuinely possible, 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 received and passed on the knowledge of God may now rejoice with the prophets and apostles in His eternal kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may carry the trust given to him faithfully, opening the knowledge of God's kingdom to all who seek it with a willing and welcoming heart, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for housing policy may act swiftly and justly to make affordable accommodation available to all who need it, especially families and single adults in greatest need, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For veterans and those wounded by military service, that they may find the care they were promised and the community they need to rebuild their lives, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may share freely the faith we have received, becoming people who open doors rather than close them to those who are searching for God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community where every person who seeks God is welcomed, the stranger is recognised, and the knowledge of faith is shared without reserve, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a spirit of generous sharing of the faith and open doors to all who seek God in our community.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may enter through the door of God's mercy and rest in the eternal light of Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Thursday

Thursday, October 16, 2025

Saint Hedwig, religious / Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque, virgin

○Optional MemorialLiturgical Color: White

Prayers of the Faithful for Saint Hedwig, religious

Option 1
1.That the Church, inspired by St. Hedwig's charity and care for the poor, may always be a mother to the needy and a sign of God's compassion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for criminal justice may reform systems that fail the poor and vulnerable, ensuring courts and prisons serve rehabilitation and genuine justice, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those in poverty who cannot meet their basic needs, that they may find the concrete help they need and know they are not forgotten by God or by the Church, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may hold our material possessions lightly, using what we have been given for the service of those who have less, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where the corporal works of mercy are actively practiced and where all are committed to serving the poor, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who dedicate their lives to serving the poor and vulnerable.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who lived lives of charity and service may rejoice with St. Hedwig in God's eternal kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.That the Church, through the devotion to the Sacred Heart promoted by St. Margaret Mary, may always proclaim God's burning love for humanity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for workers' rights may ensure fair wages, safe conditions, and just treatment for all who labour, especially those in precarious or low-paid employment, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those trapped in addiction to alcohol, drugs, or other dependencies, that they may find the courage to seek help and the support of those who will walk with them toward freedom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may find refuge and strength in the Sacred Heart of Jesus, making reparation for our sins and the sins of the world, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where devotion to the Sacred Heart flourishes, leading all to experience His merciful love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a greater love and devotion to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who trusted in the Sacred Heart may now rest in His eternal embrace with St. Margaret Mary, 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 a community of transparency and truth, where accountability is practiced and the integrity of leaders is maintained for the sake of the Gospel, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for education may fund schools generously and ensure that every child receives the formation they need to think clearly, live well, and contribute to society, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those facing political persecution or discrimination on account of their faith, imprisoned, silenced, or excluded for what they believe, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may live without the fear of what others think, trusting in the God whose love alone is the measure of our worth, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may live with the courage and joy that comes from knowing we are loved by God, and may carry that confidence into every part of our lives together, 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 feared God more than death may now rest in the arms of the Father who never lost count of the hairs of their heads, 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 courage that comes from trusting in God above all human opinion, speaking with clarity and faithfulness in every age, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those in public office may govern with integrity and accountability, knowing that every exercise of power faces the scrutiny of those they serve and the justice of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those facing terminal illness, especially those who are dying alone or with inadequate care, that they may know the nearness of God and the accompaniment of his people, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may live with the confidence of those who know themselves to be loved by God, held in his care, and freed from the need to perform for any other audience, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community where people feel safe enough to be honest about their struggles, known and loved by God and by one another, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a deeper spirit of holy fearlessness and transparency in our lives and community.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may stand before God who knows and loves them fully, and rest in the light of his eternal mercy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Friday

Friday, October 17, 2025

Saint Ignatius of Antioch, bishop and martyr

●MemorialLiturgical Color: Red

Prayers of the Faithful for Saint Ignatius of Antioch, bishop and martyr

Option 1
1.That the Church, inspired by St. Ignatius of Antioch's ardent love for Christ and his desire for unity, may always be a communion of faith and charity, centered on the Eucharist, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for protecting freedom of religion may ensure that minorities of every faith can practice without fear, harassment, or legal penalty, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those suffering from severe anxiety or depression, that they may find the care and support they need and know themselves to be held by God even in their darkest moments, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may have a deep love for the Eucharist, recognizing it as the medicine of immortality and the bond of unity, as St. Ignatius taught, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where Eucharistic devotion flourishes and where all are united in love under the guidance of our bishop, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For the unity of all Christians and for an end to schism and division.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all martyrs who gave their lives for Christ may now rejoice with St. Ignatius in the eternal light of God's presence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, successor of Peter, that he may be a strong center of unity for the universal Church, as St. Ignatius emphasized, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for mental health services may ensure that adequate care is available and accessible to all who need it, especially the young and the most vulnerable, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For young adults unable to afford housing, priced out of the places they grew up, that they may find a path to stability and the community they need to flourish, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our desire for martyrdom may be expressed in a daily dying to self and a fervent love for Christ and His Church, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community genuinely united in its love for Christ and visibly committed to the bonds of the universal Church, 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 heaven, gathered around Christ, our Head, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Variations if Memorial is not celebrated

Option 1
1.That the Church may acknowledge Christ before the powers of every age, trusting in His promise to acknowledge all who confess His name, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for economic policy may ensure that wages are fair, poverty is taken seriously, and the dignity of every worker is protected by law and practice, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For farmers and agricultural workers facing hardship from climate disruptions, debt, or market pressure, that they may receive the support they need to sustain their communities, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may acknowledge Christ in our daily choices and conversations, living with the consistency that faith in a real God requires, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where faith is lived openly and joyfully, and where the name of Christ is spoken without embarrassment in every setting, 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 acknowledged Christ on earth may now be acknowledged by the Son of Man before the angels of God in eternal glory, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may acknowledge Christ without fear before the great of this world, trusting in the Spirit who gives words when they are needed, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for the administration of justice may build courts and legal systems that serve truth and protect the rights of every person without discrimination, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For couples preparing for marriage, that they may enter the sacrament with a clear understanding of what they are giving to each other and to God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may carry the same faith we bring to Mass into our workplaces, our homes, and every ordinary moment of the week, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may form its members in the courage to speak their faith openly and to trust that the Spirit is present in every difficult moment, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a deeper spirit of courageous witness and public acknowledgment of Christ in our daily lives.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be acknowledged by the Son of Man before the angels — their names spoken before heaven — and welcomed into eternal light, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Saturday

Saturday, October 18, 2025

TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

✚SundayLiturgical Color: Green

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

Option 1
1.That the Church may proclaim that every person bears God's image and therefore belongs to God in a way that no earthly claim can override, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those leading peace negotiations in active conflict zones may persevere toward agreements that protect civilian life and restore stability to broken communities, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For the chronically ill and those living with disability or persistent pain, that they may find the strength to live each day and know themselves to be loved without condition by God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may give to God what is truly God's, holding nothing back of what He has placed His image upon, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may render to God what is God's in worship, in justice, and in charity, and give to earthly authorities what is legitimately theirs, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who struggle to live their faith in settings where it is unwelcome or costly.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed who gave to God what was God's may now be fully claimed by the God whose image they bore, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may help the Church navigate the relationship between faith and public life, giving to Caesar what is Caesar's without surrendering what belongs to God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for environmental stewardship may act on the urgency of climate change with the boldness that genuine care for creation requires, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those in prison and their families, that incarceration may not become a sentence of abandonment and that the possibility of genuine rehabilitation may remain open to them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may give to God the first and fullest claim on our lives, and from that clarity find the right way to engage with every other obligation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community that takes citizenship seriously and takes discipleship more seriously, rendered fully to God in all it does, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a deeper understanding of the relationship between faith and civic responsibility.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be received by the God whose image they bore throughout their lives — claimed forever by the One who stamped them with His likeness in the beginning, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Alternate Prayers for the Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Option 1
1.That the Church may help all people to see that every human being bears God's image, and that this dignity can never be legitimately surrendered to any earthly authority, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for asylum and migration may ensure that people fleeing violence and persecution receive a fair hearing and the protection of international law, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For families broken by divorce or estrangement, and for children caught between separated parents, that they may find healing, stability, and the security of God's unfailing love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may hear Christ's answer as a call to something higher than political allegiance, and render to God the full and first claim on our lives, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be known as a people who give to God what is God's first, whose public and private lives are marked by that primary allegiance, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those in public life who strive to serve both their civic duties and their God faithfully.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be claimed by the God whose image they bore — found in His likeness, welcomed to His table, and given the fullness of what belongs to them in Him, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may speak with prophetic clarity about what belongs to God and what belongs to Caesar, helping the Church to engage the world without being captured by it, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for housing policy may prioritize genuinely affordable accommodation for working families and those on low incomes, making stable housing a reality rather than a distant aspiration, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For young people overwhelmed by anxiety about the future, climate fears, or economic uncertainty, that they may find in faith a ground of hope that the world cannot give, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may take the coin of our life, examine whose image is stamped on it, and render it fully to God who created us, redeemed us, and calls us home, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community that renders to God first and fully, in worship, in justice, and in generous service to those in need, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a spirit of genuine worship and total self-giving to God in our daily lives.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may render to God the final surrender — giving back to Him the life He gave them — and find in His arms the fullness of what they bore all their days, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Sunday

Sunday, October 19, 2025

Weekday

·FerialLiturgical Color: Green

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

Option 1
1.That the Church may proclaim with conviction that true wealth lies not in abundance of possessions but in being rich toward God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for labour policy may ensure fair wages and just conditions for every worker, giving priority to those most at risk of exploitation or poverty, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For the homeless and those without shelter, that they may find safe refuge and the practical support of those who bring the Church's care to those most in need, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may invest our energy in what follows us into eternity, rather than in what we cannot take beyond this life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a community of generous sharing, rich toward God in prayer and in care for those who have less, 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 were rich toward God may now receive the inheritance laid up in heaven — far greater than any barn could hold, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may proclaim with clarity that the abundance of possessions does not make for life, and that the Church may lead by example in being rich toward God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those working to resolve armed conflicts may persist in diplomacy with patience and good faith, knowing that peace cannot be stored up but must be built afresh in every generation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who have lost faith or feel abandoned by God, that they may find in an unexpected encounter the love they have been searching for all along, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may give our energy to the riches that endure: the love of God, the service of our neighbor, and the prayer that fills the soul, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community that practices the generosity of those who are rich toward God, giving freely of time, skill, and resources to those in need, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a deeper spirit of generosity and detachment from earthly possessions in our daily lives.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may find themselves truly rich — not in what they left behind, but in what they gave away and what they stored up in God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Pro Life Option
1.That the Church may proclaim that every human life from conception is infinitely rich in God's sight, and that abortion destroys a life that belongs entirely to the God who made it, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may protect unborn life in their legislation, refusing to fund or expand abortion and recognizing every child as a gift from God whose soul belongs to Him alone, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For women facing crisis pregnancies under financial or social pressure, that they may find the concrete support they need to choose life for their children and know they are not alone, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may open our resources, our time, and our welcome to every mother and child in need, becoming a community that is genuinely rich toward God in its care for life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be rich toward God in its care for unborn life, giving freely of prayer, presence, and practical support to all facing a crisis pregnancy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who sacrifice their own comfort and security to welcome new life — truly rich toward God in their generosity.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost before birth may be received by God as the true treasure they are — His own beloved, gathered into the fullness of eternal life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

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