Prayers of the Faithful This Week

Week of March 16 - March 22, 2026

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Monday

Monday, March 16, 2026

Monday in the 4th Week of Lent

·FerialLiturgical Color: Violet

Prayers of the Faithful for Monday in the 4th Week of Lent

Option 1
1.For catechumens preparing for baptism, that the prayers of the whole Church may sustain them through these final weeks of their Lenten journey, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governing authorities may invest in mental health services, ensuring that no one in crisis is left without access to care, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who live with chronic pain day after day, that they may find moments of relief and the grace to endure with dignity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may bring our true selves to God in prayer this week, without pretence or performance, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be known as a place of healing, where those who carry heavy burdens find welcome and rest, 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 healing peace of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For the Church, that fasting from distraction may deepen her listening to the Word of God, and her attention to the poor, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governing authorities may enact policies addressing food poverty, so that no family in our country goes hungry, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are homeless and sleeping rough, that they may find shelter, dignity, and the knowledge that someone cares, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may fast this Lent not only from food but from the habits of heart that keep us from loving God and neighbour, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may grow through this Lenten season into a community more marked by simplicity, generosity, and prayer, 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 stand with courage alongside every mother told her unborn child will not survive, offering care and accompaniment rather than pressure to end the pregnancy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may remove the financial and social pressures that make abortion feel like the only choice, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For mothers carrying a child with a life-limiting condition, that they may be accompanied with compassion from the moment of diagnosis, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may have the courage to accompany families facing difficult pregnancies with real solidarity, not merely kind words, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community of solidarity for every family facing a difficult or unexpected pregnancy, 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 find eternal healing and peace in God's loving embrace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Tuesday

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Saint Patrick, bishop

◐Optional CommemorationLiturgical Color: White

Prayers of the Faithful for Saint Patrick, bishop

Option 1
1.For the Church, that the boldness of Saint Patrick may inspire her to proclaim the Gospel with fresh courage to every generation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governing authorities in Ireland and wherever the Irish diaspora lives may be shaped by a tradition that values human dignity, hospitality, and care for the poor, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those of Irish heritage who have lost connection with the faith of their ancestors, that an encounter with the living God may renew them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may share the courage of Patrick, who returned in love to the very people who had enslaved him, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community of missionary joy, eager to share the faith with those around us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all missionaries and evangelists, that they may be strengthened in their ministry.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who spread the Christian faith may rejoice with Saint Patrick in the eternal kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For the Church, that the example of Patrick's deep life of prayer may inspire her to recover a contemplative heart in this season, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governments may honour those on the margins — Patrick himself knew powerlessness and captivity — by ensuring just treatment of migrants and refugees, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are enslaved in trafficking or forced labour, whose suffering echoes Patrick's own captivity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That this Lent may be for us, as it was for Patrick, a time of turning to God with our whole heart in prayer and trust, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish community may be renewed this Lenten season by the missionary fire that drove Patrick to cross the sea for love of God and souls, 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 Commemoration is not celebrated

Option 1
1.For bishops and priests, that they may lead their communities with clarity of vision and genuine servant hearts, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governing authorities may uphold the rights of working people and protect the dignity of labour, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those struggling with addiction who feel trapped and see no way out, that the mercy of God and practical support may reach them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may turn this week with renewed intention toward the God who is always waiting for us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be attentive to families where a parent is absent through illness, work, or imprisonment, surrounding their children with care, 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 peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For the Church, that almsgiving in this season may lead to genuine encounter with those living in poverty, not merely occasional gestures, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governing authorities may tackle debt and financial exploitation that trap families in cycles of poverty, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For single parents raising children without support, carrying a hidden exhaustion that few around them see, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may practice this Lent the discipline of silence, making space for God to speak in the quiet of our hearts, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish this Lenten season may be marked by acts of concrete almsgiving that go beyond token gestures, 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 accompany with pastoral care every woman in a crisis pregnancy, walking with her through fear without ever adding to her pressure, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may ensure robust legal protections for the unborn and increase practical support for mothers who choose life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For young mothers facing pressure from family or a partner to abort, that they may find the strength to choose life and the support to sustain that choice, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may speak of every unborn life with reverence and gratitude, as a gift entrusted to our community's care, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be ready to offer concrete personal support to any mother facing an unplanned pregnancy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who work in ministries that offer healing and support to those affected by abortion.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may find eternal healing in the loving embrace of the Trinity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Wednesday

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Saint Cyril of Jerusalem, bishop and doctor of the Church

◐Optional CommemorationLiturgical Color: White

Prayers of the Faithful for Saint Cyril of Jerusalem

Option 1
1.For the Church, that the example of Saint Cyril may inspire a renewal of catechesis — teaching the faith with clarity, depth, and love for those who seek God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governing authorities may protect freedom of religious education, so that the faith may be freely taught to every generation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those preparing to receive the sacraments of initiation at Easter, that these final weeks may deepen their longing for Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may approach the Eucharist with the wonder and reverence that Cyril inspired in those he prepared for baptism, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may invest in catechesis at every age, so that the faith is not merely received but understood and lived, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all catechists and those who teach the faith, that they may be renewed in their vocation.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who faithfully taught the Christian mysteries may rejoice with Saint Cyril in heavenly wisdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For the Church, that she may recover the art of leading the faithful more deeply into the mysteries they already celebrate, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governing authorities may support the education of children in truth, conscience, and human dignity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who have never been properly catechised and carry doubt or confusion about the faith, that patient teaching and friendship may reach them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That this Lent may deepen our appreciation of baptism — the grace we received and are called each day to live more fully, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish this Lenten season may surround its catechumens with prayer and genuine hospitality as they approach their Easter initiation, 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 Commemoration is not celebrated

Option 1
1.For the Church, that she may speak the truth of the Gospel clearly and persuasively to a world that struggles to find meaning, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governing authorities may promote access to quality education for children in the most disadvantaged communities, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those living with depression who find it hard to hope, that small moments of light may begin to break through their darkness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may use this week to examine our conscience honestly, preparing for the grace of the sacrament of Reconciliation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a school of charity, where practical service flows naturally from what we profess in faith, 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 light of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For the Church, that fasting in this season may sharpen her hearing of the poor's cry and deepen her response with genuine generosity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governing authorities may address housing insecurity and protect families from the threat of eviction and homelessness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those in temporary accommodation or sleeping rough who have no stable place to call home, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may approach the remaining days of Lent not with anxiety but with quiet confidence in God's mercy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish this Lenten season may make a deliberate effort to draw back those who have drifted away from the community of faith, 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 clarity and love that every human life, from the first moment of conception, is worthy of protection and welcome, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may protect unborn children from selective abortion on grounds of sex, disability, or circumstance, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For women in abusive or coercive relationships who feel that abortion is their only escape, that safe help and genuine alternatives may reach them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may pray this week with urgency for an end to abortion, letting intercession cost us something, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may bring the practical love of Christ to mothers facing impossible pressures, so that no woman feels she has nowhere to turn, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who work to help mothers and fathers choose life for their children.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be cleansed by Christ's mercy and welcomed into eternal life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Thursday

Thursday, March 19, 2026

SAINT JOSEPH, HUSBAND OF MARY

✚SolemnityLiturgical Color: White

Prayers of the Faithful for SAINT JOSEPH, HUSBAND OF MARY

Option 1
1.For the Church, that she may learn from Saint Joseph's hidden and faithful service, honouring those who give without recognition or acclaim, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governing authorities may uphold and strengthen family life, recognising the family as the first school of virtue, love, and human dignity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For fathers who are struggling — with absence, with failure, or with the weight of responsibility — that Joseph's example and intercession may give them courage, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may imitate Saint Joseph's prompt obedience to God's call, responding to what God asks of us without delay or calculation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may honour and support fathers, recognising the quiet heroism of daily, unnoticed service to family and community, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who are discerning a vocation to marriage and fatherhood.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died, especially fathers and workers, may enjoy eternal rest through Saint Joseph's intercession, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For the Church, that she may be enriched by those who serve in hidden ways — who, like Joseph, give without counting the cost, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governing authorities may enact policies enabling parents to be genuinely present to their children, with fair wages and humane working conditions, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For children who have no father in their lives, that the fatherly love of God and the intercession of Saint Joseph may fill what is absent, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may entrust our anxieties to Saint Joseph, who carried the weight of uncertainty and found God's providence unfolding within it, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a true family where no one is invisible, and where quiet contributors are noticed, valued, and supported, 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 Solemnity is not celebrated

Option 1
1.For those on the margins of the Church's life — the housebound, the elderly in care homes, those for whom Sunday Mass is impossible — that the Church may find ways to reach them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governing authorities may care for the elderly and ensure that old age is never met with abandonment or neglect, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those waiting for medical test results, living with the anxiety of not yet knowing, that they may find calm in God's steadfast presence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be generous in small, unnoticed acts of kindness this week, after the hidden example of Saint Joseph, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may draw on the wisdom of its older members and pray attentively for their daily needs, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For our sick, bereaved, etc., special projects or events.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may be welcomed into God's eternal light, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For the Church, that prayer in this season may not become routine but remain a living conversation with the God who hears and responds, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governing authorities may prioritise the welfare of the elderly and invest in quality care for an ageing population, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For caregivers who are quietly exhausted — caring for a parent, a spouse, or a child with high needs — with no respite in sight, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may turn this Lent to genuine examination of conscience — not anxious scrupulosity, but honest and trusting self-knowledge before God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish this Lenten season may find concrete ways to help those who carry invisible burdens 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 undaunted in her witness to the dignity of every unborn child, speaking truth with compassion even where it is unwelcome, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may strengthen legal protections for the unborn and provide generous support for parents who choose life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For teenage mothers who fear that continuing a pregnancy will destroy their future, that mentors and practical help may show them a path forward, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may intercede for the unborn with persistence and faith, trusting that God hears prayer offered with a whole heart, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may have concrete relationships with organisations supporting mothers in crisis, so that our solidarity goes beyond good intentions, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who intercede for the unborn and work to end abortion.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be welcomed by God's infinite mercy into eternal life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Friday

Friday, March 20, 2026

Friday in the 4th Week of Lent

·FerialLiturgical Color: Violet

Prayers of the Faithful for Friday in the 4th Week of Lent

Option 1
1.For those who carry wounds from within the Church — through abuse, betrayal, or profound disappointment — that healing may come and the long journey of trust may begin, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governing authorities may address the trafficking of human beings with the full force of law and genuine support for those rescued from exploitation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For prisoners serving long sentences who have lost hope of a future beyond their cell, that the mercy of God may break through the walls of despair, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may allow this Friday's penance to be genuine — offered freely and honestly, not performed for show, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a safe space where those wounded by the Church can begin, at their own pace, the long journey back, 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 infinite mercy and love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For the Church, that the call to conversion this season may reach not only individuals but the structures and culture of the institution itself, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governing authorities may extend genuine compassion to asylum seekers and refugees, and not sacrifice human dignity for political convenience, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For migrants who are stateless — documented nowhere, belonging nowhere — living in legal and human limbo, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may not waste this Lent on superficial disciplines, but bring something real and costly before God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish this Lenten season may grow in the habit of intercession — praying for the world beyond its own immediate concerns, 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 give voice to the unborn on every Friday — the day of Christ's death — honouring those whose lives were ended before they could begin, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may close the loopholes that allow selective abortion on the basis of disability, upholding the equal dignity of every human being from conception, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For women in later stages of pregnancy who are under pressure to terminate following a prenatal diagnosis, that honest support may give them the freedom to choose life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our Friday penance may include prayer for the unborn — a discipline that costs us time and real attention, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be known as a community that prays faithfully for the unborn and for mothers under pressure, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who participate in peaceful prayer vigils and offer sacrifices for the unborn.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be enfolded in God's infinite mercy and love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Saturday

Saturday, March 21, 2026

Saturday in the 4th Week of Lent

·FerialLiturgical Color: Violet

Prayers of the Faithful for Saturday in the 4th Week of Lent

Option 1
1.For religious sisters and brothers in contemplative communities, that their hidden prayer may remain the beating heart of the Church's mission, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governing authorities may address the housing crisis and ensure that working families can afford a secure and stable home, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For young people not in education, employment, or training — who feel invisible and without purpose — that opportunity and human dignity may come their way, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may enter the coming week with open hearts, ready to follow Christ more closely as Holy Week draws near, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may actively engage young adults, creating spaces where they belong and are taken seriously in the community of faith, 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 laboured faithfully may now rest in God's eternal peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For the Church, that almsgiving in this season may not end with Lent but convert our hearts permanently toward the poor among us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governing authorities may address youth unemployment with targeted investment and apprenticeship programmes that open genuine futures, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For children in foster care who have moved from home to home and have never known the security of belonging to one family, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may pause this Saturday to take honest stock of our Lenten journey so far, and offer God whatever we managed, without excuse, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish this Lenten season may make a conscious effort to build bridges with the wider local community beyond its own walls, 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 reduce unborn children to a medical problem to be managed, but always see in each one a person bearing the image of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may ensure that no unborn child can be aborted solely on grounds of disability, upholding equality for all persons from conception, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For women who feel unable to continue a pregnancy because of poverty, insecure housing, or fear of losing employment, that practical help may make choosing life truly possible, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may speak about unborn children not in abstractions but with the love and concreteness due to every real human person, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be ready with practical, immediate help for any family facing a difficult pregnancy, so that the Church's care is as real as the challenge, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who labour in pro-life ministries, that their efforts may bear abundant fruit.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may blossom in the eternal vineyard of God's love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Sunday

Sunday, March 22, 2026

5th SUNDAY OF LENT

·SundayLiturgical Color: Violet

Prayers of the Faithful for the 5th SUNDAY OF LENT

Option 1
1.For the Church, that she may be a community of Easter hope even in the heart of Lent — proclaiming life where the world sees only death, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may work to free those trapped in cycles of violence and injustice, restoring them to the dignity and freedom that is their right, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those facing terminal illness who are afraid of death, that the words of Christ — I am the resurrection and the life — may reach them as a personal promise, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may bring to Christ, as Martha and Mary did, whoever and whatever we grieve, trusting that nothing is beyond His power to restore, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a place where faith in the resurrection is not merely professed but lived — present to those who grieve and to those who face death, 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 have fallen asleep in Christ may be awakened to eternal life and glory, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For the Church, that in proclaiming the Resurrection she may speak hope to those who have lost all reason to live, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governing authorities may ensure dignified healthcare and compassionate care for the dying, so that no one faces the end of life without support, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who have lost a spouse or life partner and are navigating grief alone, that community may hold them through the long seasons of bereavement, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That as Lent reaches its final weeks, we may bring to God our deepest griefs and most persistent sins, trusting in His power to unbind and free us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish this Lenten season may reach out to those who grieve alone, being the presence of the risen Christ to those who mourn, 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 that every unborn child, however brief their time in the womb, is called by name by the God who is the Resurrection and the Life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may enact protections for unborn children at every stage of pregnancy, recognising that no human life is expendable, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For unborn children at risk because of poverty, instability, or abandonment — and for their parents who need support to say yes to life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may grieve with honesty the children lost to abortion — not with anger but with the sorrow of those who know what has been lost, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a resurrection community — a place where mothers and children are welcomed with joy and where every life is treated as precious, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who work to bring hope and support to those facing difficult pregnancies.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be raised by Christ to the glory of eternal life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

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