Prayers of the Faithful This Week

Week of March 2 - March 8, 2026

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Monday

Monday, March 2, 2026

Monday in the 2nd Week of Lent

·FerialLiturgical Color: Violet

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

Option 1
1.That the Church may be renewed in missionary zeal and find courage to proclaim Christ in every corner of public life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governments may enforce fair wages and protect workers from exploitation and unsafe conditions, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those living with chronic illness or disability and the daily weight of pain that does not lift, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be faithful to what we know is right even when it costs us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be genuinely welcoming to those who arrive for the first time, drawn by a quiet but real hunger for something more, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For our sick, bereaved, and all who have asked for our prayers.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may rest in the peace that surpasses all understanding, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For deeper Eucharistic faith in the Church, that all who receive the Body of Christ may be transformed by what they receive, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governing authorities may invest in accessible mental health care for all who need it, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For families who care every day for a child with a serious disability, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may recognise Christ in those we find it most difficult to love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our community may invest in young people and give them real responsibility in parish life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For our sick, bereaved, and all who have asked for our prayers.Lord, hear our prayer.
For N. and all the faithful departed, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Pro Life Option
1.That the Church may be unfailing in her witness to the sanctity of every human life, speaking clearly and lovingly when others stay silent, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may oppose the expansion of abortion funding and enact measures that protect unborn children, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For mothers facing financial crisis who feel they cannot afford to continue a pregnancy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may offer this Lent a day of prayer and fasting for an end to abortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may actively support pro-life organisations and crisis pregnancy centres in our area, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who offer care and practical support to pregnant women in difficulty.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be held in the arms of our merciful God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Tuesday

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

USA: Saint Katharine Drexel, virgin

○Optional MemorialLiturgical Color: White

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

Option 1
1.That the Church, inspired by Saint Katharine Drexel, may devote her resources without reserve to the education and service of the most marginalised, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governing authorities may fund quality education in the most neglected and underserved communities, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who face discrimination because of their race or ethnicity and are denied dignity or opportunity because of who they are, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may give generously from what we have without calculating the cost, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our community may support families going through difficulty and not leave them to struggle alone, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For our sick, bereaved, and all who have asked for our prayers.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may share in the joy that Saint Katharine Drexel now enjoys in God's presence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For healing in the Church after betrayals of trust, that transparency and accountability may restore confidence in those who lead her, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governing authorities may enforce anti-discrimination protections and uphold the equal dignity of every person before the law, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For children in deprived communities with no access to quality education, whose futures narrow before they have truly begun, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may not hold back from God what he is asking of us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may reach those who have stopped coming to Mass and make it easy for them to return, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For our sick, bereaved, and all who have asked for our prayers.Lord, hear our prayer.
For N. and all the faithful departed, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Variations if Optional Memorial is not celebrated

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

Wednesday

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Saint Casimir

○Optional MemorialLiturgical Color: White

Prayers of the Faithful for Saint Casimir

Option 1
1.For young adults drifting from faith practice, that the witness of Saint Casimir may speak to them of a holiness that is demanding and real, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governing authorities may pursue diplomacy and dialogue rather than escalating to military force, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For young adults unable to afford housing who cannot see how they will build independent lives, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may pray with real honesty about what burdens us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our community may invest in young people and give them a genuine place in its life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For our sick, bereaved, and all who have asked for our prayers.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may share in the joy of the saints, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that the prayer of the whole Church may sustain him in his ministry, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governing authorities may make binding commitments to protect the natural environment for generations to come, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For couples who have suffered miscarriage or are struggling with infertility, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may draw us to prayer this Lent even when we are too tired to seek him, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be known for its care of the elderly and those who live in isolation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For our sick, bereaved, and all who have asked for our prayers.Lord, hear our prayer.
For N. and all the faithful departed, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Variations if Optional Memorial is not celebrated

Option 1
1.For survivors of abuse within the Church, that they may find justice, healing, and a faith community that stands with them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That heads of government may take decisive action to reduce child poverty, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who have lost a spouse and face the weight of grief while still raising children alone, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may bring to God in prayer what we have been putting off bringing to him, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our community may support families going through difficulty and not leave them to struggle alone, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For our sick, bereaved, and all who have asked for our prayers.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may rest in the peace of Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For unity amid ideological divisions within the Church, that charity may prove stronger than argument, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governing authorities may create and enforce protections for workers in precarious employment, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those struggling with addiction to alcohol or drugs who want to stop but cannot do it alone, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may not let this Lent pass without one honest prayer, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may reach those who have drifted away and welcome them back without judgment, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For our sick, bereaved, and all who have asked for our prayers.Lord, hear our prayer.
For N. and all the faithful departed, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Pro Life Option
1.That the Church may speak from the pulpit without fear about the sanctity of every unborn life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may oppose abortion funding in public budgets and redirect those resources to supporting mothers and children, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For teenage girls and young women facing unplanned pregnancies who feel they have no support and no choice, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may speak up for unborn life when we have the opportunity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may welcome expectant mothers warmly and ensure they know they will not face this alone, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who offer care and practical support to pregnant women in difficulty.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may know the mercy and tenderness of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Thursday

Thursday, March 5, 2026

Thursday in the 2nd Week of Lent

·FerialLiturgical Color: Violet

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

Option 1
1.For those who left the Church because of hurt or disappointment and have never found their way back, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governing authorities may invest in accessible palliative care for all who face terminal illness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those facing a terminal diagnosis and the fear of what lies ahead, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may pray this week with real honesty about what we are carrying, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be known for its care of the elderly and those who live in isolation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For our sick, bereaved, and all who have asked for our prayers.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may rest in the peace that surpasses all understanding, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For courage to proclaim Christ publicly, that Catholics may witness to their faith without embarrassment or apology, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governing authorities may invest in early childhood provision and ensure every child has the foundations they need to learn, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those struggling with loneliness and isolation, especially the elderly who have no one to call, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may draw us to prayer even when we are too distracted to seek him, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may reach those who have stopped coming to Mass and make it easy for them to return, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For our sick, bereaved, and all who have asked for our prayers.Lord, hear our prayer.
For N. and all the faithful departed, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Pro Life Option
1.That the Church may never grow silent about the right to life of the unborn, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may enact legislation protecting unborn children from abortion and reject any measure that would extend it, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For unborn children of mothers struggling with addiction, who face double vulnerability from the moment of conception, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may not remain silent when the lives of the unborn are dismissed or ignored, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be known as a place where mothers facing difficult pregnancies are welcomed and helped, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who offer care and practical support to pregnant women in difficulty.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may rest in the infinite mercy of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Friday

Friday, March 6, 2026

Friday in the 2nd Week of Lent

·FerialLiturgical Color: Violet

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

Option 1
1.For renewal in parish life, that our communities may recover their missionary energy and joy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governing authorities may uphold freedom of religion and protect those who are persecuted for practising their faith, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those living with domestic violence who cannot safely leave, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be honest with ourselves and with God about where we have fallen short, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be genuinely welcoming to all who come in search of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For our sick, bereaved, and all who have asked for our prayers.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may rest in the peace that surpasses all understanding, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For priests who are lonely or burnt out, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governing authorities may reform prison conditions so that those who are incarcerated are treated with basic dignity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those sleeping rough on the streets, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be patient with those who frustrate or wound us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our community may not leave families going through difficulty to struggle alone, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For our sick, bereaved, and all who have asked for our prayers.Lord, hear our prayer.
For N. and all the faithful departed, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Pro Life Option
1.That the Church's pro-life witness may be expressed through genuine, practical care for mothers and children, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may close legal loopholes that allow abortion up to birth and establish clear protections for unborn children, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For unborn children in coercive relationships where one partner is pressuring the other to abort, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be moved this Lent to offer practical help to a mother in need, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may actively support families expecting a child in difficult circumstances, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who offer care and practical support to pregnant women in difficulty.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may rest in the love of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Saturday

Saturday, March 7, 2026

Saints Perpetua and Felicity, martyrs

●MemorialLiturgical Color: Red

Prayers of the Faithful for Saints Perpetua and Felicity, martyrs

Option 1
1.That the Church may proclaim the Gospel with the courage of Saints Perpetua and Felicity, unafraid of what that witness may cost, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governing authorities may protect freedom of religion and conscience and stand against the persecution of minorities, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For women in prison, especially mothers separated from their children, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may not be ashamed to give an account of our faith when asked, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our community may invest in young people and give them a genuine place in its life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For our sick, bereaved, and all who have asked for our prayers.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may share in the glory that Saints Perpetua and Felicity now enjoy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For authentic catechesis, that the Church may hand on the faith with clarity and full confidence in its truth, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil authorities may prosecute human traffickers and protect victims from further exploitation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For victims of human trafficking who are trapped in exploitation and have no one to speak for them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may not hold back from God what he is asking of us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may reach those who have stopped coming to Mass and make it easy for them to return, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For our sick, bereaved, and all who have asked for our prayers.Lord, hear our prayer.
For N. and all the faithful departed, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Variations if Memorial is not celebrated

Option 1
1.For families, that they may become little churches where faith is handed on through daily prayer and example, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil authorities may ensure women escaping domestic violence have safe housing and legal protection, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those made redundant who face losing their home as a result, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be faithful to what we know is right even when it costs us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be known for its care of the elderly and those who live in isolation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For our sick, bereaved, and all who have asked for our prayers.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may rest in the peace of Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For digital evangelization, that the Church may use every means available to bring people into contact with the living Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governing authorities may prioritise funding for addiction treatment and rehabilitation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For veterans who cannot leave the battlefield behind and carry the weight of what they saw and did, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may forgive those who have hurt us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our community may support families going through difficulty and not leave them to struggle alone, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For our sick, bereaved, and all who have asked for our prayers.Lord, hear our prayer.
For N. and all the faithful departed, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Pro Life Option
1.That the Church may proclaim the value of every unborn life from every pulpit and in every community, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That legislators may close legal pathways to late-term abortion and establish clear protections for unborn children, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For single mothers living in poverty who have been told their only option is to abort, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may pray with urgency for an end to abortion and ask God what part we are to play, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our community may ensure no mother in our parish faces a crisis pregnancy without knowing she has support, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who fast and pray for an end to abortion and for the protection of unborn life.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be embraced by our merciful God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Sunday

Sunday, March 8, 2026

3rd SUNDAY OF LENT

·SundayLiturgical Color: Violet

Prayers of the Faithful for the 3rd SUNDAY OF LENT

Option 1
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may have the wisdom to navigate the complexity of our time and the courage to lead without compromise, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That heads of government may invest in measures that lift people out of poverty and ensure no family lacks basic provision, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those living with severe depression who cannot see a way through and have lost the will to try, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may look for Christ in the faces of those we would rather avoid, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be genuinely welcoming to those arriving for the first time, drawn by a quiet but real hunger for something more, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For our sick, bereaved, and all who have asked for our prayers.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may rest in the peace that surpasses all understanding, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For unity between Catholics and other Christian communities, that the prayer of Christ 'that they may all be one' may draw us ever closer, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governing authorities may ensure access to affordable housing for those on the lowest incomes, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For migrants and refugees who have crossed dangerous borders to reach safety and now face an uncertain welcome, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may not put off until tomorrow what God is asking of us today, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our community may support families going through difficulty and not leave them to struggle alone, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For our sick, bereaved, and all who have asked for our prayers.Lord, hear our prayer.
For N. and all the faithful departed, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Pro Life Option
1.That the Church may raise its voice clearly and without apology in defence of every unborn life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governing authorities may take steps to reduce abortion by investing in practical support for mothers and families, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For women who have been refused asylum and fear deportation while pregnant, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may speak of unborn life with love and urgency, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may invest in practical support for mothers and expectant families, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who advocate for the legal protection of unborn children.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may behold the face of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

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