Prayers of the Faithful This Week

Week of March 9 - March 15, 2026

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Monday

Monday, March 9, 2026

Monday in the 3rd Week of Lent

·FerialLiturgical Color: Violet

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

Option 1
1.For Catholics who feel unwelcome or marginalised in the Church, that they may find a community where they truly belong, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That leaders in regions of ongoing conflict may pursue ceasefire and open humanitarian corridors for those who are trapped, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For children in the care system who feel they have no one to call their own, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be still enough this Lent to hear what God is saying to us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may welcome those who arrive for the first time and help them feel they have found a home, 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 seminarians and those discerning a call to priesthood or religious life, that God may confirm their calling in prayer, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may make and keep binding commitments to reduce carbon emissions and protect the climate, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For communities devastated by floods or earthquakes who are still struggling to rebuild their lives, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may offer God our willingness this Lent even when we have nothing else to give, 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 hold before the world the dignity of every unborn child, speaking with love and without hesitation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may reject any proposal to extend abortion access and instead legislate in favour of the unborn, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For pregnant teenagers who feel their only option is abortion and have no adult who will stand with them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may hold the unborn in prayer each day of this Lent, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our community may invest in practical support for expectant mothers facing 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 be gathered into the arms of our merciful God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Tuesday

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Tuesday in the 3rd Week of Lent

·FerialLiturgical Color: Violet

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

Option 1
1.For deeper Eucharistic faith in the Church, that reverence at Mass may flow into reverence for human life in all its forms, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governments may enforce fair wages and protect workers from exploitation and unsafe working conditions, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For families broken by divorce or long estrangement, especially children caught between parents who cannot speak to one another, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may not hold on to resentment we have been carrying for too long, 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.
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 healing after the scandals within the Church, that honest accountability may rebuild the trust that was destroyed, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governing authorities may invest in mental health services and ensure they are accessible to all regardless of income, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those living with long-term physical illness who carry each day with quiet endurance, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may draw us to prayer even when we are too exhausted and distracted to seek 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.
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 tireless in speaking and praying for every child threatened by abortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That legislators may redirect public funding away from abortion and toward supporting mothers and families, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For mothers who feel pressure from partners or family to end their pregnancies, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may fast one day this Lent specifically for the protection of unborn life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be known as a community that walks with mothers through pregnancy and beyond, 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 mercy of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Wednesday

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Wednesday in the 3rd Week of Lent

·FerialLiturgical Color: Violet

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

Option 1
1.For young adults drifting from faith practice, that the Church may find ways to speak to their real questions and genuine hunger, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governing authorities may create fair and humane pathways for those seeking asylum, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who have lost faith or feel abandoned by God and cannot find a reason to pray, 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 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 unity amid ideological divisions within the Church, that truth and charity may be held together, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governing authorities may uphold anti-discrimination protections and ensure equal dignity for all people regardless of their background, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those whose work has been made redundant by automation and who face an uncertain future, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may pray with real honesty about what is troubling us this week, 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's pro-life witness may be rooted in prayer and sustained by the Eucharist, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil authorities may uphold legal protections for unborn children and resist pressure to weaken them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For parents who have received a prenatal diagnosis of a life-limiting condition and face the weight of that news, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That love for the unborn may move us to pray and to act, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may support and celebrate every family welcoming a new life, 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 merciful embrace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Thursday

Thursday, March 12, 2026

Thursday in the 3rd Week of Lent

·FerialLiturgical Color: Violet

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

Option 1
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may find in prayer the strength and wisdom his ministry demands, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governing authorities may ensure fair access to clean water and sanitation for the world's most deprived communities, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those in recovery from addiction who are fighting to stay sober one day at a time, 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 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 the Church, that this season of Lent may deepen her prayer and renew her commitment to the poor, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That heads of government may address homelessness as a structural failure and provide dignified shelter for those without it, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those struggling with loneliness and isolation, especially the elderly who go days without speaking to another person, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may embrace the discipline of fasting this Lent with a willing rather than a reluctant heart, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be known as a community of generous almsgiving, giving freely and without calculation, 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 weary of defending the right to life of every unborn child, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may take concrete steps to reduce abortion rates and ensure mothers have the support they need to continue their pregnancies, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For unborn children in the final weeks of pregnancy threatened by late-term abortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may name the reality of abortion honestly in our prayers and not treat it as unspeakable, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may identify and reach out to pregnant women who need support and feel they have nowhere to turn, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who work in crisis pregnancy centres offering practical care and hope.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be welcomed into the mercy of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Friday

Friday, March 13, 2026

Friday in the 3rd Week of Lent

·FerialLiturgical Color: Violet

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

Option 1
1.For renewal in parish life, that prayer in every home and heart may be the source of whatever changes the Church brings to the world, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That heads of government may prioritise affordable childcare and ensure working families are not left without support, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those dying alone, with no family member beside them in their final hours, 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 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.
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 the Church, that the practice of almsgiving may deepen our solidarity with the poor and not remain merely occasional, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governing authorities may take concrete action to reduce homelessness and provide shelter for those sleeping rough, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those living in severe poverty who cannot meet the most basic needs of their families, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may use this Lent to develop the habit of daily prayer and not abandon it when the season ends, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish community may be drawn together this Lenten season through shared prayer and mutual support, 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 about abortion with the same moral clarity with which it speaks about any other injustice, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That legislators may resist any attempt to use public funds to expand access to abortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For women in violent or abusive relationships who are pregnant and cannot see a way forward, 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 be a place of refuge and welcome for any mother who does not know where to turn, 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 God's infinite mercy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Saturday

Saturday, March 14, 2026

Saturday in the 3rd Week of Lent

·FerialLiturgical Color: Violet

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

Option 1
1.For those who have drifted from the Church through hurt or betrayal, that they may find their way home and encounter the mercy of Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governing authorities may respect and protect freedom of conscience for all citizens, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those living with severe anxiety, for whom ordinary daily tasks have become a hidden burden, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may find the grace to forgive those who have hurt us, releasing resentment before another day passes, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may walk beside families going through difficulty, offering practical support and steady friendship, 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 the peace and mercy of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For the Church, that the practice of almsgiving may open our eyes to the poverty on our very doorstep and move us to act, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governing authorities may invest in long-term programmes to support the unemployed and restore dignity to those without work, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those in prison who are nearing release but have nowhere to go, that practical support and community welcome may meet them at the gate, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may receive the sacrament of Reconciliation this Lent and know the joy of returning to the Father, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may not let this Lenten season pass without growing in genuine care for one another, 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 be silent about the right of every unborn child to live, and may speak that truth with courage and compassion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may reject abortion on the grounds of disability and uphold the equal dignity of every human being from conception, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For women who feel that abortion is their only option because they have no partner, no financial support, and no family to turn to, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may speak about abortion not with anger but with grief and love, witnessing to the dignity of every life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may provide concrete help to mothers who feel they cannot continue a pregnancy, so that no woman faces that choice alone, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who minister in post-abortion healing programs.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be held in God's merciful embrace, where all is reconciled in Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Sunday

Sunday, March 15, 2026

4th SUNDAY OF LENT (LAETARE)

·SundayLiturgical Color: Rose or Violet

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

Option 1
1.For priests and deacons who are weary or close to burnout, that the approaching joy of Easter may renew their love for ministry, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may commit genuine resources and political will to ending the armed conflicts that force millions to flee their homes, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For parents who have lost a child to stillbirth or sudden infant death, that the God of all consolation may surround them with comfort and hope, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That the joy of this Laetare Sunday may remind us that God's mercy is already at work in our lives, even where we see only struggle and darkness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community that genuinely invests in its young people, drawing them deeper into faith and a sense of belonging, 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 the peace and joy of the Risen Lord, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For the Church, that Laetare Sunday may awaken in her a joy that does not depend on circumstance but flows from the nearness of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governing authorities may take concrete steps to reduce the burden of poverty on families, so that no child grows up without the basics of a dignified life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who have received a terminal diagnosis and are learning to make peace with mortality, that they may know the peace that passes all understanding, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may approach the second half of Lent with renewed energy and a willing heart, not losing heart in our spiritual discipline, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may carry the joy of this Laetare Sunday into the remaining weeks of Lent, refusing to let weariness have the last word, 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 with joy that every unborn life is a gift, and that this joy may prove contagious in a culture that fears new life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may enact measures making it genuinely easier for mothers to choose life, with better support, practical help, and less fear, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For expectant mothers who are afraid and feel alone, that the joy of this day may assure them that this child is a gift and that help is near, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may rejoice in every unborn life and let that joy move us to speak and act in its defence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a place where every pregnancy is received with joy, and where that joy translates into practical welcome and support, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who work to bring the light of truth to those considering abortion.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may rejoice in the eternal light of God's presence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

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