Prayers of the Faithful This Week

Week of May 18 - May 24, 2026

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Monday

Monday, May 18, 2026

Easter Weekday

·WeekdayLiturgical Color: White

Prayers of the Faithful for Monday of the 7th Week of Easter

Option 1
1.That the Church may take courage from Christ, who has conquered the world, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That leaders may seek peace in times of trouble and serve with courage when decisions are hard, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those overwhelmed by suffering, anxiety, or conflict, that they may find peace in Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may not scatter from the Lord in fear, but remain with him in faith, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a place where Christ's peace is stronger than every trouble, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For courage and peace in every trial.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may rest in the victory of Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Tuesday

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Easter Weekday

·WeekdayLiturgical Color: White

Prayers of the Faithful for Tuesday of the 7th Week of Easter

Option 1
1.That the Church may glorify the Father by making Christ known as the source of eternal life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those in authority may remember that every power is temporary and every person is made for eternal life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who do not know God or feel far from him, that they may encounter Jesus Christ, whom the Father has sent, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may receive eternal life as knowing the only true God and Jesus Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may glorify God by completing the work of love entrusted to us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For evangelization and for all who seek God.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may share eternal life in the presence of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Wednesday

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Easter Weekday

·WeekdayLiturgical Color: White

Prayers of the Faithful for Wednesday of the 7th Week of Easter

Option 1
1.That the Church may be protected in the name of the Father and consecrated in truth, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That leaders may protect the young, the vulnerable, and all entrusted to their care, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those exposed to hatred, falsehood, or danger, that God may guard them from evil, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may belong to Christ while serving faithfully in the world, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be united in truth and sent into the world with courage, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For protection from evil and growth in truth.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be kept forever in the Father's name, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Thursday

Thursday, May 21, 2026

Easter Weekday

·WeekdayLiturgical Color: White

Prayers of the Faithful for Thursday of the 7th Week of Easter

Option 1
1.That the Church may be one as the Father and the Son are one, so that the world may believe, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That nations and communities divided by hatred may seek reconciliation and peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For families, parishes, and friendships wounded by division, that Christ's prayer for unity may heal them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may let the love of the Father and the Son dwell in us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may witness to the Gospel through unity, forgiveness, and mutual love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For Christian unity and healing in divided communities.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may behold the glory given to Christ before the foundation of the world, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Friday

Friday, May 22, 2026

Easter Weekday

·WeekdayLiturgical Color: White

Prayers of the Faithful for Friday of the 7th Week of Easter

Option 1
1.That the Church may hear again Christ's command to Peter: Feed my lambs, tend my sheep, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all who lead may exercise authority as loving service rather than domination, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For priests, deacons, parents, teachers, and caregivers, that they may shepherd those entrusted to them with patience and love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may answer Christ's question, Do you love me, with lives of faithful service, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may care tenderly for the young in faith, the wounded, and those who have wandered, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For pastors and all entrusted with spiritual care.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be gathered by the Shepherd of souls, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Saturday

Saturday, May 23, 2026

Easter Weekday

·WeekdayLiturgical Color: White

Prayers of the Faithful for Saturday of the 7th Week of Easter

Option 1
1.That the Church may wait in prayer for a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That leaders may act with wisdom, restraint, and concern for the common good, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those waiting for clarity, healing, employment, reconciliation, or peace, that God may sustain them in hope, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may prepare for Pentecost with open hearts, ready to receive the gifts God wants to give, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be renewed in mission, courage, and charity by the Holy Spirit, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who will celebrate Pentecost with longing for renewal.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may rejoice in the Spirit who gives life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Sunday

Sunday, May 24, 2026

PENTECOST SUNDAY

✚SolemnityLiturgical Color: Red

Prayers of the Faithful for PENTECOST SUNDAY

Option 1
1.For the Church, that she may receive anew the breath of the Holy Spirit — 'Receive the Holy Spirit' — and be sent into the world with the same mission as the Son, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.For civil leaders and all in authority, that the Spirit of truth may guide them to govern in peace, overcoming fear and division with courage and justice, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who carry wounds of sin and failure, that they may hear the risen Christ say 'Peace be with you' and receive the mercy of his forgiveness through the ministry of the Church, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may open our hearts completely to the Holy Spirit today, allowing his gifts and fruits to renew every part of our lives, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our local community, that the outpouring of the Spirit at Pentecost may kindle a new fire of faith, hope, and charity among us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those preparing to receive Confirmation, that the Holy Spirit may seal them in grace and courage.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed who were sealed with the Spirit in baptism may now rejoice in the fullness of God's eternal life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all bishops, that as Jesus showed the disciples his hands and his side, so they may proclaim the crucified and risen Christ with courage and joy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples locked in fear — fear of one another, of the future, of death — may hear the Risen Lord say 'Peace be with you' and be set free by the Spirit, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who have received the Sacrament of Reconciliation recently, that the forgiveness breathed into being at Pentecost may fill their hearts with lasting peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may embrace our mission — 'As the Father has sent me, so I send you' — and carry the joy of Pentecost into every corner of our daily lives, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, gathered as the first disciples were gathered, that the Holy Spirit may transform our community and send us out as witnesses to the ends of the earth, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who minister the Sacrament of Penance, that they may be faithful channels of the Spirit's mercy.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may now behold the glorified wounds of Christ and rest in his eternal peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Pro Life Option
1.For the Church, sent by Christ as the Father sent him, that she may defend with courage the life of every child created by the Holy Spirit in the womb, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That legislators and judges may be moved by the Spirit of truth to protect unborn children by law, recognizing that every human life is a gift of God from its first moment, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For women facing unplanned pregnancies who feel afraid and alone, that they may hear the risen Christ say 'Peace be with you' and receive the support and courage to choose life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That pregnancy resource centers, maternity homes, and all who serve mothers in crisis may be sustained and multiplied, bearing the Spirit's gifts of counsel and fortitude, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For children lost to abortion and for their mothers who grieve, that the Holy Spirit — the Comforter — may bring healing and peace to all who carry this wound, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who work to build a culture of life, that Pentecost may renew their zeal and strengthen their witness.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed, including the unborn, may be held in the embrace of the Spirit who gives life and breathes eternity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

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