Prayers of the Faithful This Week

Week of July 27 - August 2, 2026

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Monday

Monday, July 27, 2026

Weekday

·FerialLiturgical Color: Green

Prayers of the Faithful for Monday, 17th Week in Ordinary Time

Option 1
1.That the Church may take confidence in the parable of the mustard seed — the smallest of all seeds that becomes the largest of plants — and trust that God's kingdom grows beyond all human reckoning, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That leaders of nations may not despise small beginnings of justice and peace, knowing that the leaven of truth, once introduced, transforms the whole, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who feel that their faith is too small or their contribution too tiny to matter, that they may rest in Christ's promise that even a mustard seed becomes a tree where birds find shelter, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be the leaven in our families, workplaces, and communities — a hidden but transforming presence that slowly brings everything toward God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that we may trust in the slow, hidden growth of the kingdom Jesus described, and persist in sowing good seed even when results are not yet visible, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a spirit of patient trust in God's hidden work in the world and in our own hearts.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may rest in the great tree of God's kingdom, where all who sought shelter in faith have come home, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may proclaim the mysteries hidden since the foundation of the world — now revealed in Christ — with wonder and boldness to every generation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That nations may discover that the kingdom of heaven works like leaven — quietly, from within — and that the transformation of society begins with the conversion of individual hearts, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who have grown cynical about the Church or the Gospel, that the parable of the mustard seed may rekindle hope: what seems small and insignificant is already becoming the largest of plants, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may marvel that what was hidden since the foundation of the world is now ours to know in Christ — and share that wonder freely with those who have not yet heard, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our community, that like leaven mixed into a great quantity of flour, we may transform everything around us through the quiet power of charity, prayer, and witness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a renewed sense of wonder at the mysteries of the kingdom, hidden from the wise but given to us in Christ.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may find in God's kingdom the fullness of the hidden mystery they believed in faith during their earthly lives, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Pro Life Option
1.That the Church may proclaim that every human life, even the smallest and most hidden in the womb, is a mustard seed of God's image — destined for greatness and deserving of shelter, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may not despise the smallness of the unborn child but protect every life as a seed of infinite dignity and worth, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For mothers carrying children who seem too small or too burdensome to welcome, that they may see in their child the mustard seed God is calling them to tend, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be leaven in our communities — quietly but powerfully working to build a culture where every human life is welcomed, protected, and celebrated, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our community, that we may offer practical shelter and support to mothers and families in need, making our parish a tree where the vulnerable find rest and safety, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who work in pregnancy resource centers and pro-life apostolates, that their hidden work may bear abundant fruit.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost before birth may rest in the branches of God's great tree, held safe in His eternal kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Tuesday

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Weekday

·FerialLiturgical Color: Green

Prayers of the Faithful for Tuesday, 17th Week in Ordinary Time

Option 1
1.That the Church may preach without fear the reality of final judgment — that the Son of Man will send His angels to collect every cause of sin and all evildoers — and call all to repentance now, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That leaders of nations may govern in light of the truth that good and evil will be definitively separated, and choose justice and mercy rather than compromise with wrongdoing, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those burdened by the evil they see flourishing in the world, that Christ's promise — 'the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father' — may fill them with hope and patience, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may hear Jesus' explanation with sober hearts: the weeds are the children of the evil one, and we must choose each day which seed we allow to grow within us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that we may be a community that takes seriously the call to holiness, knowing that the harvest is coming and that the righteous will shine like the sun in God's kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a spirit of holy urgency, that we may root out the weeds of sin in our own lives before the harvest.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may be gathered by the angels not as weeds but as wheat, shining forever in the kingdom of their Father, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may teach the Church the full truth of God's kingdom — its present hiddenness and its coming glory — so that all may live in holy readiness for the harvest, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That nations may not be deceived into thinking that evil has the final word: the Son of Man will send His angels at the close of the age, and justice will prevail, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who have been led astray by the children of the evil one, that they may turn back to Christ who alone is the Good Sower of truth and life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may live each day as those destined to shine like the sun — choosing what is good, avoiding what is evil, and growing in the grace of God who tends His field with love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our community, that the parable of the weeds may inspire in us not fear but purposeful holiness — living now as people who belong to the kingdom of the Father, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who have strayed into sin, that God's patient mercy may reach them before the harvest.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be counted among the righteous who shine like the sun in the eternal kingdom of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Pro Life Option
1.That the Church may stand against the evil sown into our culture — the lie that innocent life may be discarded — and proclaim that every child sown by God will one day shine like the sun, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may root out the weeds of unjust laws that permit abortion, choosing instead to protect every life from conception as a child destined for God's kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For mothers in crisis who feel surrounded by pressure to choose abortion, that they may hear the Lord's voice above the noise and find the courage to protect the life within them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may proclaim boldly that no human life is a weed to be uprooted, but every person is wheat sown by God and destined to shine in His kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our community, that we may be people of the harvest — laboring now to protect and welcome every human life, confident that justice will prevail on the day the Son of Man sends His angels, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who work to uproot the weeds of a culture of death, that their patient labor may bear fruit.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost before birth may shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father, gathered forever in His loving arms, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Wednesday

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Saint Martha, Saint Mary and Saint Lazarus

●MemorialLiturgical Color: White

Prayers of the Faithful for Saint Martha, Saint Mary and Saint Lazarus

Option 1
1.That the Church, like Martha, Mary, and Lazarus, may always be a welcoming home for Jesus, balancing active service with attentive listening to His word, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may govern with a spirit of hospitality and care, ensuring that the needs of all are met, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who are burdened by many concerns, like Martha, that they may find peace in choosing the better part; and for those who sit at the Lord's feet, like Mary, that their contemplation may bear fruit in action, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may have a deep faith in Christ, the Resurrection and the Life, and believe that even in death, He brings us to eternal life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place of true Christian friendship, where all are welcomed, served, and encouraged to listen to the Lord, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who offer hospitality and service in the name of Christ.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed who loved Jesus in this life may now rejoice with Martha, Mary, and Lazarus in His eternal presence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all pastors, that they may be wise in balancing the demands of active ministry with the necessity of prayer and contemplation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil society may foster a culture of welcome and mutual support, where all feel valued and cared for, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are grieving the loss of a loved one, that they may find comfort in Jesus' promise of resurrection, as Martha and Mary did, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our homes may be places where Christ is always a welcome guest, and where His word is cherished and lived, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community that embodies both active charity and deep prayer, reflecting the diverse gifts of the Spirit, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For our sick, bereaved, etc., special projects or events.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be awakened by Christ from the sleep of death and brought to everlasting life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Variations if Memorial is not celebrated

Option 1
1.That the Church may always be a community of those who have found the hidden treasure and sold everything with joy — men and women whose happiness in God is contagious and compelling to the world, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That leaders of nations may recognize in every human person a hidden treasure of inestimable worth, and govern accordingly with reverence and justice, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are spiritually searching, that they may stumble upon the treasure hidden in the field of the Church — the Word, the sacraments, the community of faith — and find in it their greatest joy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may examine what we are willing to sell — what we cling to in place of God — and have the courage to let it go for the surpassing worth of belonging to His kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that we may be a place where people discover the hidden treasure of Christ and leave transformed — joyful, free, and fully alive in God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who have recently discovered the faith, that their joy in the treasure they have found may inspire others to seek and find.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may now possess fully the treasure they sought in faith — the everlasting joy of God's presence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may help the whole Church rediscover the incomparable worth of the Gospel — the pearl beyond all price — and joyfully surrender everything lesser in its pursuit, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That nations may look beyond the pearls of economic growth and political power to the true treasure: the dignity of persons, the bonds of solidarity, the peace that God alone gives, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who have given up much to follow Christ, that they may know today the joy of the merchant who found the pearl of great price and count their sacrifice as nothing compared to what they have gained, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may each ask ourselves: 'Am I willing to sell all for the kingdom?' — and find in honest prayer the grace to say yes, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our community, that each member may continually rediscover the treasure they hold and share it generously with all who have not yet found it, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a spirit of holy poverty and detachment, that we may hold all earthly things loosely and God above all.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be gathered as precious pearls into the eternal kingdom of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Thursday

Thursday, July 30, 2026

Saint Peter Chrysologus, bishop and doctor of the Church

○Optional MemorialLiturgical Color: White

Prayers of the Faithful for Saint Peter Chrysologus

Option 1
1.That the Church, inspired by St. Peter Chrysologus, 'the man of golden words,' may always proclaim the Gospel with eloquence and conviction, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may be guided by wisdom and speak words of truth and justice for the good of their people, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all preachers, teachers, and catechists, that they may be filled with the Holy Spirit and effectively communicate the mysteries of faith, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may listen attentively to God's Word and allow it to transform our hearts and minds, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where the Word of God is proclaimed with power and received with open hearts, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who are struggling to understand the teachings of the Church.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who preached God's Word with golden eloquence may now rejoice with St. Peter Chrysologus in heaven, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all bishops, that they may be true doctors of the faith, like St. Peter Chrysologus, in expounding Church teaching, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil society may value clear communication and the pursuit of truth in public discourse, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are called to speak on behalf of the voiceless or oppressed, that they may do so with courage and clarity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our words may always be seasoned with grace, building up others and giving glory to God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community that cherishes sound doctrine and supports all who seek to deepen their knowledge of the 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 who have died may hear the eternal Word of God and be welcomed into His glorious presence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Variations if Optional Memorial is not celebrated

Option 1
1.That the Church may cast her net wide — gathering all sorts — and trust that at the end the Lord Himself will separate, keeping what is good and discarding what is worthless, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That leaders of nations may promote the common good for all, knowing that final justice belongs to God alone, who will sort what is good from what is wicked at the close of the age, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who fear the judgment to come, that they may find confidence not in their own merits but in the mercy of Christ, who alone separates the righteous from the wicked with perfect justice, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be scribes trained for the kingdom — drawing from the treasury of faith things both new and old — handing on tradition while speaking freshly to the needs of our time, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that we may cast our pastoral net wide in welcome and evangelization, gathering in all sorts and trusting the Lord of the harvest to bring everything to its good end, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a spirit of wise discernment — drawing from Scripture and Tradition things both new and old — in service of the kingdom.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may be kept by the angels as good fish, welcomed into God's eternal net of love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may be a scribe trained for the kingdom — confidently drawing on the old treasures of Tradition and offering new expressions of the faith to a searching world, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That nations may understand that their final account will be given to God alone — the one who sorts the catch — and so govern in ways they can answer for at the close of the age, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those caught in the net of sin or far from God, that the mercy of Christ may hold them and draw them back before the final separation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may have understood all these things — as Jesus asked His disciples — and so live as people who know the treasure they carry and the judgment that is coming, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our community, that we may faithfully hand on to the next generation both the old treasury of our faith and fresh ways of proclaiming it — scribes fully trained for the kingdom of heaven, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a renewed love for Sacred Scripture and Tradition, that we may draw on their treasures daily.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be drawn safely to shore by the angels and welcomed into the eternal kingdom prepared for them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Friday

Friday, July 31, 2026

Saint Ignatius of Loyola, priest

●MemorialLiturgical Color: White

Prayers of the Faithful for Saint Ignatius of Loyola, priest

Option 1
1.That the Church, inspired by St. Ignatius of Loyola's zeal for the greater glory of God, may always strive for excellence in her mission of evangelization and service, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may seek to discern God's will in their decisions and govern with a spirit of selfless dedication, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all members of the Society of Jesus and those inspired by Ignatian spirituality, that they may faithfully live out their commitment to Christ and His Church, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may learn from St. Ignatius to find God in all things, to discern spirits wisely, and to offer our lives 'Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam', let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where all are encouraged to seek God's will and to serve Him with generous hearts, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who are making important life decisions, that they may be guided by Ignatian discernment.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have served God with a magnanimous spirit may rejoice with St. Ignatius in the eternal glory of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all pastors, that they may be true spiritual directors, guiding souls to a deeper love and service of God, like St. Ignatius, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil society may value education, discipline, and the pursuit of excellence for the common good, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are struggling with indecision or lack of purpose, that they may find clarity and direction through prayer and spiritual guidance, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be contemplative in action, always seeking to do what is most pleasing to God and beneficial for souls, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community that fosters spiritual growth and empowers its members to be effective apostles for Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For our sick, bereaved, etc., special projects or events.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be welcomed into the company of the saints, ad majorem Dei gloriam, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Variations if Memorial is not celebrated

Option 1
1.That the Church may never be scandalized when Christ is rejected by those who think they already know Him, but may proclaim Him anew with patient courage, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That leaders of nations may resist the temptation to dismiss wisdom simply because it comes from a familiar or unexpected source, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who have grown up in the faith but have drifted, that a fresh encounter with Jesus may break through their familiarity and kindle in them genuine wonder and belief, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may not take for granted the presence of Christ in our midst — in Word, in Eucharist, in the poor — lest our lack of faith limit what He can do among us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that we may never be a hometown that takes the Lord for granted, but always receive Him with the open faith that allows His mighty deeds to be worked among us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who have been rejected when speaking truth, that they may persevere in the manner of Christ, the prophet without honor.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may be welcomed into the heavenly homeland where Christ is honored and glorified forever, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may proclaim the wisdom of Christ even when it is dismissed or unwelcome, knowing that a prophet is not without honor except in his native place, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That nations may be open to the voice of those they regard as ordinary or familiar, recognizing that God often speaks through the unexpected, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who struggle to see Christ in the people and places they know well, that God may open their eyes to His presence hidden in the commonplace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may bring genuine faith to our encounters with Christ in the liturgy, never treating the Eucharist as routine or the Scriptures as merely familiar words, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our community, that our faith may be deep enough to allow Jesus to work mightily among us, and that we may never limit Him by our unbelief or indifference, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a renewal of wonder and faith in the presence of Christ in our midst.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may find in God their true and eternal homeland, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Saturday

Saturday, August 1, 2026

Saint Alphonsus Liguori, bishop and doctor of the Church

●MemorialLiturgical Color: White

Prayers of the Faithful for Saint Alphonsus Liguori

Option 1
1.That the Church, inspired by St. Alphonsus Liguori's dedication to moral theology and pastoral care, may always guide sinners to God's mercy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may govern with a deep sense of moral responsibility and concern for the spiritual well-being of their people, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all confessors and spiritual directors, that they may be filled with the wisdom and compassion of St. Alphonsus in guiding souls, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may have a tender devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary and a profound love for the Eucharist, as St. Alphonsus taught, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where God's mercy is readily sought in the Sacrament of Reconciliation and celebrated with joy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those struggling with difficult moral decisions, that they may find clarity and guidance.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who faithfully taught and lived the Christian moral life may rejoice with St. Alphonsus in God's eternal kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all bishops, that they may be true shepherds, like St. Alphonsus, in leading the faithful to holiness and truth, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil society may uphold moral principles and create an environment where virtue can flourish, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are burdened by sin or scrupulosity, that they may find peace and healing in God's infinite mercy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may cultivate a habit of frequent prayer and meditation, drawing strength from God as St. Alphonsus did, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community that values sound moral teaching and supports its members in living a life pleasing to God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For our sick, bereaved, etc., special projects or events.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be judged with mercy and welcomed into the company of the saints, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Variations if Memorial is not celebrated

Option 1
1.That the Church may always honor the memory of John the Baptist whose death reminds us that faithfulness to truth has a cost — and that God vindicates those who suffer for it, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That leaders of nations may never sacrifice the innocent to satisfy personal pride or the pressure of those around them, as Herod sacrificed John, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who suffer unjustly — imprisoned, silenced, or killed for speaking the truth — that they may find strength in John the Baptist's witness and trust in God's ultimate vindication, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may never make a promise to God or neighbor that requires betraying the innocent, but have the courage to walk back from wrong rather than compound it, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that we may honor the martyrs who have gone before us and draw courage from their testimony to speak the truth without fear, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who are imprisoned or persecuted for upholding the truth, that they may be sustained by John the Baptist's example.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may share the glory of John, whose death the Lord honored and whose faithfulness He will reward, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may speak prophetic truth to the powerful with the fearlessness of John the Baptist, never trimming the Gospel to suit the expectations of any earthly court, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governments may protect the lives of the innocent against the whims of the powerful, and never allow personal vanity or political calculation to cost an innocent person their life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For the families of those who have been martyred for their faith, that they may find consolation in the knowledge that the disciples of John came and took his body — and so the Church honors its martyrs still, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may examine our own lives for the compromises Herod made — the rash promises, the fear of what others think — and resolve to be guided instead by truth and conscience, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our community, that we may be people who tell the truth even when it is costly, following the Baptist who pointed always to Christ and never counted the price, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For the courage to speak truth in love, even when it is unwelcome, in the spirit of John the Baptist.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be welcomed by the Christ whom John proclaimed — the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Sunday

Sunday, August 2, 2026

EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

·SundayLiturgical Color: Green

Prayers of the Faithful for the EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Option 1
1.That the Church may always be the place where the hungry are fed — with the Bread of Life in the Eucharist and with the Word of God that satisfies every longing, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That leaders of nations may hear the disciples' report of the hungry crowd and be moved to distribute what they have, rather than sending the poor away to fend for themselves, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For the hungry of our world — those who lack food, hope, or belonging — that Jesus who multiplied five loaves for five thousand may multiply the generosity of His people today, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may offer to Christ whatever we have — however small it seems — trusting that He can bless it, break it, and make it abundantly more than enough, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that we may never send the hungry away but find creative and faithful ways to share what we have with all who come to us in need, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who minister to the physical and spiritual hunger of others, that their service may be blessed and multiplied.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may be satisfied with the Bread of Heaven at the eternal banquet of God's kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may follow the example of Jesus who looked up to heaven, blessed, broke, and gave — and so nourish the whole Church with the Bread of Life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That nations may be moved by the sight of hungry crowds and choose cooperation and generosity over hoarding and self-interest, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For the poor and marginalized in our own communities, that the miracle of Eucharistic generosity may overflow from our table to theirs, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may come to the Eucharist with the hunger of the crowd on the hillside, and leave as those who have eaten their fill, with twelve baskets to spare, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our community, that our celebration of the Eucharist may always spill outward into concrete acts of feeding the hungry and caring for those in need, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a deeper reverence for the Eucharist as the Bread of Life that satisfies the hunger of every human heart.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may take their place at the eternal banquet where all are fed and none go away hungry, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Alternate Prayers of the Faithful for the EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Option 1
1.That the Church may proclaim with conviction: 'You give them something to eat' — and so be a community of active, inventive generosity that reflects Christ's own compassion for every hungry crowd, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That leaders of nations may look with compassion on the world's hungry rather than dismissing them, and muster the will to share the earth's abundance more justly, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are spiritually hungry — drifting, searching, yearning for something they cannot name — that they may find in Christ the Bread that truly satisfies, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may not underestimate what we have to offer God: five loaves, two fish, a little time, a small donation — trusting that His blessing makes it enough and more than enough, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that we may look up to heaven, bless what we have, and break it generously, trusting that the Lord will provide the increase for all who gather at our table, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who are hungry — physically or spiritually — that they may be fed through the generosity of Christ's disciples today.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may feast forever at the table prepared by Christ who multiplies every grace into eternal abundance, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may lead the Church to see with the eyes of Christ — looking out on the crowd with compassion — and to act with the boldness that multiplies five loaves into a feast, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That nations may take seriously the mission implied in today's Gospel: do not send the hungry away, but find the means among us to feed them all, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who have come to the Church hungry and been turned away or felt unwelcome, that Christ may lead them back to the table and feed them with His Word and sacraments, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may receive Communion this Sunday with renewed awareness that we are eating the same Bread that satisfied five thousand — and that this Bread is Christ Himself, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our community, that the twelve baskets left over may remind us that God always gives more than enough — and that we may share that abundance without holding back, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a spirit of Eucharistic generosity — receiving abundantly and giving abundantly in return.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be raised to the eternal feast where hunger and thirst are no more, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

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