Prayers of the Faithful This Week
This Week: February 23 - March 1, 2026
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Monday
Monday, February 23, 2026
Monday in the 1st Week of Lent [Saint Polycarp, bishop and martyr]
โMemorialLiturgical Color: Red
Prayers of the Faithful for Saint Polycarp, bishop and martyr
Option 1
1.That the Church, like Saint Polycarp, may hold fast to apostolic Tradition and proclaim Christ without compromise, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may protect religious freedom and defend those who are persecuted for their faith, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For Christians who have been imprisoned because of their faith and face an uncertain future, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may give us the courage to name ourselves as Christians in settings where that carries a cost, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may honor the witness of the martyrs and be inspired to live our faith with conviction and joy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For Christians who face persecution in our world today.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all martyrs who gave their lives for Christ may rejoice with St. Polycarp in the presence of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
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Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all bishops, that like St. Polycarp, they may be faithful shepherds, guarding the deposit of faith entrusted to them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil authorities may respect the dignity and freedom of the Church to proclaim the Gospel without fear, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For Christians who, under social or family pressure, have publicly denied their faith and are now living a lie, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may give us the strength to choose faithfulness over comfort when the two come into conflict, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community that does not shrink from naming what it believes, even when that is unpopular, 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 in communion with Christ may be crowned with the glory of the martyrs, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
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Variations if Memorial is not celebrated
Option 1
1.That the Church may be a compassionate mother, guiding all her children in the Lenten practices of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That heads of state may take urgent action to address extreme poverty, ensuring that the most destitute nations receive aid without political strings attached, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For families in our neighbourhood who cannot afford food at the end of the month and go to bed hungry, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may free us from the resentment we are holding against someone and give us the grace to let it go, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may live out this Lenten season as a community that genuinely prays for one another by name, 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 benefit from our Lenten prayers and find eternal rest, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
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Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may lead the Church with wisdom and call us to authentic renewal this holy season, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governing authorities may ensure that the rule of law protects the most vulnerable citizens and is not merely a tool of the powerful, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those living with chronic pain who have no prospect of relief and can barely hold on from one day to the next, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our fasting this Lent may teach us something real about our dependence on God rather than just being a hunger we endure, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community of sincere repentance, fervent prayer, and active charity this Lent, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a spirit of generosity and self-denial to pervade our Lenten observance.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be purified by God's mercy and enter into His eternal joy and peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
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Pro Life Option
1.That the Church, through its Lenten disciplines, may offer powerful intercession for the protection of every unborn child, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may have a conversion of heart, turning from laws that permit abortion and embracing the sanctity of all human life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For unborn children of mothers in poverty who feel they cannot afford to continue the pregnancy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be moved to pray and sacrifice specifically for the unborn children who are most at risk this day, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may intensify its efforts to support pregnant women in need and promote life-affirming alternatives to abortion, 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 unborn.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be gathered into the loving arms of our Father, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
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Tuesday
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Tuesday in the 1st Week of Lent
ยทFerialLiturgical Color: Violet
Prayers of the Faithful for Tuesday in the 1st Week of Lent
Option 1
1.For priests facing burnout and loneliness, that they may find in the Eucharist the renewal they cannot find elsewhere, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil authorities in regions of armed conflict may be moved to negotiate ceasefires and open corridors of humanitarian aid for those who are trapped, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For parents who have lost a child to suicide and carry that grief silently, unable to speak of it even to those closest to them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may draw us to prayer this Lent even when we are too distracted or discouraged to seek him, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may reach those who have drifted from the faith 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.
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Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may have the wisdom to guide the Church through a complex and divided moment and the courage to lead without compromise, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That leaders of nations may protect the rights of workers, enforcing fair wages and safe conditions so that no one is exploited for another's profit, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those trapped in cycles of domestic violence for whom home is not a place of safety, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may bring before God this Lent the burdens we have been too proud or too afraid to name, 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 a renewed commitment to prayer in our homes during this Lenten season.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be received into the arms of the Father who knew their needs before they asked, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
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Pro Life Option
1.That the Church may proclaim the sanctity of every human life as an article of faith and not merely a political position, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That legislators may have the courage to vote for the protection of unborn children from abortion, even when it costs them popularity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For unborn children who are wanted but whose parents feel too financially desperate to believe they can provide for them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may ask ourselves this Lent what concrete sacrifice we are willing to make to support a mother who cannot see how to keep her child, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may make it known that we are a community where unexpected pregnancy is met with help and not with shame, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who staff and fund crisis pregnancy centres.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all children lost to abortion may rest in the tender mercy of the God who called them into being, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
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Wednesday
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Wednesday in the 1st Week of Lent
ยทFerialLiturgical Color: Violet
Prayers of the Faithful for Wednesday in the 1st Week of Lent
Option 1
1.For authentic catechesis, that the Church may teach what she believes with clarity and without apology, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That heads of government may expand access to affordable housing for the poorest families, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those in long-term unemployment who have given up applying for work and no longer believe they have anything to offer, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may forgive those who have hurt us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be genuinely welcoming to those who arrive for the first time, drawn by a quiet but real hunger for something more, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For our sick, bereaved, and all who carry hidden burdens.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may find God's mercy wider than their sins, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
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Option 2
1.For young adults drifting from the faith, that the Church may find ways to keep the conversation open with them rather than letting them go in silence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil authorities may reform prison conditions, ensuring that those who are incarcerated are treated with basic dignity and not subjected to degrading treatment, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For children in the care system with no stable family to return to, moving from home to home and belonging nowhere, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may recognise Christ in those we find most difficult to love this week and not look away, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our community may invest in its young people, giving them genuine responsibility and a real sense of belonging, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a spirit of reconciliation and forgiveness to pervade our Lenten observance.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be granted the pardon and peace that Christ won for them on the Cross, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
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Pro Life Option
1.That the Church may be unafraid to speak of abortion as a grave wrong while demonstrating genuine love for every woman in a crisis pregnancy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may ensure that public funds support mothers and children rather than pay for the taking of unborn lives through abortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For unborn children in multiple pregnancies whose parents have been advised by doctors to consider selective reduction, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may recognise the quiet desperation of mothers facing crisis pregnancies and reach out before they make a choice they cannot undo, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may actively support local pro-life organisations with both prayer and practical resources, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who volunteer at pregnancy resource centres and post-abortion support ministries.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all children lost to abortion may rest in the light of God's eternal love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
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Thursday
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Thursday in the 1st Week of Lent
ยทFerialLiturgical Color: Violet
Prayers of the Faithful for Thursday in the 1st Week of Lent
Option 1
1.For seminarians and those discerning a call to priesthood or religious life, that they may hear God's voice clearly and respond without fear, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governments may take decisive action to end child trafficking and exploitation, allocating sufficient resources to prosecution and to the care of survivors, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For elderly people in nursing homes who have no family visitors and whose names appear on no prayer list, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be faithful to what we know is right this Lent even when the cost of that faithfulness becomes clear, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be known for its care of the elderly and isolated, reaching those who have no one else to turn to, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For our sick, bereaved, and all who are struggling in ways we cannot see.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may now receive from the Father all that they sought in prayer throughout their lives, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
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Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may have the wisdom and strength to lead the Church with clarity in a moment of confusion and division, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil authorities may establish fair and efficient asylum processes so that refugees are not left in limbo for years, unable to work or begin to rebuild their lives, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are in debt beyond their ability to repay and who wake each morning to the crushing weight of what they owe, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may treat those around us as we wish to be treated and not only as circumstances allow or convenience permits, 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 a spirit of generous intercession for others within our Lenten prayer.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may receive the mercy they asked for and the peace they were promised, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
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Pro Life Option
1.That the Church may knock persistently at the heart of God this Lenten season in prayer for every unborn child who has no one to speak for them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That legislators may protect unborn children by closing legal loopholes that permit late-term abortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For newborn babies abandoned at birth who begin their lives without the comfort of a mother's presence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may speak about the unborn with the same urgency and sorrow as we speak about any other vulnerable life that is under threat, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may support the work of adoption and foster care, making it easier for families to say yes to children who need a home, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who advocate for the unborn through prayer, counselling, and legislative engagement.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all children whose lives were cut short before birth may be gathered into the embrace of the Father who knew them before they were formed, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
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Friday (Today)
Friday, February 27, 2026
Friday in the 1st Week of Lent [Saint Gregory of Narek, abbot and doctor of the Church]
โOptional MemorialLiturgical Color: White
Prayers of the Faithful for Saint Gregory of Narek, abbot and doctor of the Church
Option 1
1.For unity between Catholics and the Eastern Churches, that the veneration of saints like Gregory of Narek, honoured by both traditions, may draw us toward full communion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governing authorities may take coordinated action to protect the natural environment for those who will come after us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For veterans and former soldiers who cannot leave the battlefield behind and carry the weight of what they witnessed or did, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may pray with real honesty about what truly burdens us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may reach those who have stopped coming to Mass and make it easy for them to return, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For the Armenian people and all who honour Saint Gregory of Narek.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who sought God with a contrite heart may now behold his face, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
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Option 2
1.For healing after the scandals that have wounded the Church, that those who were betrayed may find justice and genuine compassion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil authorities may invest in accessible mental health services for those in crisis who cannot get timely help, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those living with severe depression who struggle to find the will to face another day, 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 support families going through difficulty and not leave them to face it alone, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For our sick, bereaved, and all who have asked for our prayers.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who sought God's mercy throughout their lives may now rejoice in his eternal love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
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Variations if Optional Memorial is not celebrated
Option 1
1.For survivors of abuse within the Church, that they may find justice, genuine care, and the courage to trust again, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governing authorities may protect freedom of religion and conscience, especially for minority communities facing restrictions or hostility, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those sleeping rough tonight, without shelter and without anyone who knows their name, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may forgive those who have hurt us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may reach those who have stopped coming to Mass, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For our sick, bereaved, and all who carry hidden burdens.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may rest in the peace of God's eternal forgiveness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
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Option 2
1.For renewal in parish life, that a fresh sense of mission may stir communities that have grown settled and comfortable, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That heads of government may strengthen social safety nets for those who fall through every other form of support, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those in recovery from addiction, taking it one day at a time and fighting to hold on to the sobriety they have, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may recognise Christ in those we find most difficult to love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our community may invest in its young people and give them genuine responsibility, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a spirit of conversion and generosity to mark our Lenten observance.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be received into the mercy they sought throughout their lives, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
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Pro Life Option
1.That the Church may proclaim the dignity of every unborn child not only in official documents but from every pulpit and in every parish, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That legislators may close every legal pathway to late-term abortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For women in abusive relationships who feel they cannot safely continue a pregnancy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may pray and fast for the most vulnerable unborn children this Lenten season, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community where mothers in difficulty are welcomed and never turned away, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who offer care and counsel in crisis pregnancy centres.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may rest in God's merciful love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
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Saturday
Saturday, February 28, 2026
Saturday in the 1st Week of Lent
ยทFerialLiturgical Color: Violet
Prayers of the Faithful for Saturday in the 1st Week of Lent
Option 1
1.For Catholics who feel marginalised in the Church and for those who do not feel they belong to the Church, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governments may fund quality education in the most deprived communities, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For families torn apart by divorce or 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 pray with real honesty about what troubles us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may support families going through difficulty, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For our sick, bereaved, and all who carry hidden burdens.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may be held in the mercy of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
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Option 2
1.For deeper Eucharistic faith and reverence, that those who receive Communion may be transformed by what they receive, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governments may ensure palliative care is available to all who are dying and not only to those who can afford it, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who have been told their illness is terminal and are trying to find peace with what remains of their 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 community may invest in its young people and give them genuine responsibility, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a spirit of self-denial and generosity to mark our Lenten observance.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be welcomed into God's eternal rest, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
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Pro Life Option
1.For the Church's pro-life witness, that it may be grounded equally in truth and in practical love for mothers in difficulty, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That legislators may enact laws protecting unborn children from abortion at every stage of pregnancy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For single mothers carrying their child alone, without financial support or a partner beside them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be moved by the reality of abortion to concrete prayer and action, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may actively welcome expectant mothers and make them feel celebrated, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who volunteer their time and resources to support crisis pregnancy centres.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may rest in the fullness of God's love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
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Sunday
Sunday, March 1, 2026
2nd SUNDAY OF LENT
ยทSundayLiturgical Color: Violet
Prayers of the Faithful for the 2nd SUNDAY OF LENT
Option 1
1.For greater transparency and accountability in Church leadership, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That leaders in regions of armed conflict may have the courage to negotiate a just peace rather than pursue military victory at any cost, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For migrants and refugees living in legal uncertainty, waiting to learn whether they may remain in the country where they have built their lives, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may listen to Christ this Lent as the Father commanded on the mountain, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be known in this neighbourhood 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.
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Option 2
1.For the bishops of the Church, that they may listen attentively to the Spirit and govern their dioceses with courage and pastoral clarity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governing authorities may ensure access to adequate food, housing, and healthcare for those living in poverty, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For young people overwhelmed by anxiety who carry the weight of an uncertain future and cannot see a way through, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may forgive those who have hurt us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may reach those who have stopped coming to Mass and make it easy for them to return, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For our sick, bereaved, and all who have asked for our prayers.Lord, hear our prayer.
For N. and all the faithful departed, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
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Pro Life Option
1.That the Church may bear witness without wavering to the sanctity of human life from conception to natural death, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may reject any expansion of abortion access and take steps to reduce and ultimately end abortion in their jurisdictions, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For unborn children diagnosed with Down syndrome whose parents face pressure to terminate the pregnancy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may take one concrete step this Lent to pray and act for the protection of unborn life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may actively invest in practical support for mothers facing unexpected pregnancies, 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 embraced by our merciful God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
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