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Week of January 25 - January 31, 2027

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Monday

Monday, January 25, 2027

The Conversion of Saint Paul the Apostle

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Prayers of the Faithful for The Conversion of Saint Paul the Apostle

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Readings: Acts 22:3-16 or Acts 9:1-22 · Mk 16:15-18 (Lectionary 519)

Option 1
1.For the Church: that she may go into all the world and preach the Gospel to every creature, as the risen Lord commanded, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.For those who persecute Christians today: that a light from heaven may stop them on their road, as it stopped Saul, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all Christians, at the close of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity: that, baptized into the one Lord whom Paul preached, we may be one, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.For those who cannot see what they are doing, and for those who lead them by the hand: that an Ananias may be sent to each of them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For ourselves: that we may ask with Paul, “What shall I do, Lord?”, and then rise and do it, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For converts, and for those preparing for baptism this Easter.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed, their sins washed away, may see the Just One and hear his voice, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Christian leaders entrusted with resources, that honest stewardship may serve the poor and strengthen the Church's mission, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.For every nation, that the protection of life and the pursuit of peace may become shared responsibilities rather than slogans, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who lack food or secure housing, that dependable help and just opportunities may restore stability to their lives, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.For those whose convictions have led them to harm others, that Christ may bring conversion, truthful repentance, and a new life of service, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For all the dead, especially N., that Christ who died and rose again may gather them into the peace of the Father's house, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Tuesday

Tuesday, January 26, 2027

Saints Timothy and Titus, Bishops

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Prayers of the Faithful for Saints Timothy and Titus, Bishops

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Readings: 2 Tm 1:1-8 or Ti 1:1-5 (520) · Mk 3:31-35 (Lectionary 318)

Option 1
1.For bishops, successors of Timothy and Titus: that they may keep burning the gift of God they received through the laying on of hands, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.For those in public life: that God may give them a spirit not of fear but of strength, of love and of self-control, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For grandmothers and mothers who, like Lois and Eunice, hand on a sincere faith: that they may see it alive in their children, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.For those who are ashamed to bear witness to the Lord, and for those who suffer for the Gospel: that God may strengthen them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For ourselves: that, by doing the will of God, we may be brother, sister and mother to Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For young priests who serve far from home, and for those who guide them.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may receive the life promised in Christ Jesus, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For the Church's ministry to the sick and dying, that no one in need of spiritual care may be forgotten, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.For those who govern, that they may protect human dignity and direct public resources toward the common good, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For people grieving a loved one, that they may find companions willing to listen and remain beside them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.For bishops and all who lead Christian communities, that Saints Timothy and Titus may inspire faithful teaching and personal care for their people, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For all who have died, especially N., that Christ may welcome them into eternal peace and console those who mourn, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Wednesday

Wednesday, January 27, 2027

Wednesday of the 3rd Week in Ordinary Time

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Prayers of the Faithful for Wednesday of the 3rd Week in Ordinary Time

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Readings: Heb 10:11-18 · Mk 4:1-20 (Lectionary 319)

Option 1
1.For the Church: that she may sow the word generously, on every kind of ground, and leave the harvest to God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.For the nations: that the cares of the world and the false promise of riches may not choke what is good in their peoples, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who received the word with joy and gave it up when trouble came: that they may put down roots and return, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.For those who still carry sins forgiven long ago: that they may believe that God no longer remembers them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For ourselves: that we may be good soil, hear the word, welcome it, and bear fruit thirty, sixty and a hundredfold, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For farmers and gardeners, and for all who sow without seeing the harvest.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may be made perfect for ever by the one offering of Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For the baptized in every nation, that their work and relationships may bear witness to the hope of the Gospel, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.For nations wounded by war, that leaders may choose serious dialogue and civilians receive protection and relief, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For children threatened by neglect, violence, or exploitation, that they may be protected and surrounded by trustworthy care, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.For those who hear God's word, that its roots may deepen beyond passing enthusiasm and bear fruit in perseverance, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For the faithful departed, especially N., that they may share the joy of the resurrection and the fullness of life with God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Thursday

Thursday, January 28, 2027

Saint Thomas Aquinas, Priest and Doctor of the Church

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Prayers of the Faithful for Saint Thomas Aquinas, Priest and Doctor of the Church

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Readings: Heb 10:19-25 · Mk 4:21-25 (Lectionary 320)

Option 1
1.For the Church: that, taught by Saint Thomas Aquinas, she may seek the truth with humility and set it like a lamp on a stand, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.For those who govern: that they may do nothing in the dark that could not bear the light, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For theologians, teachers and students, especially in Catholic schools and universities: that faith and reason may work together in them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.For those who have stopped coming to our assembly: that we may encourage them, and that they may return, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For ourselves: that we may hold without wavering to the hope we profess, and stir one another to love and good works, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For students preparing for examinations.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may enter the sanctuary by the new and living way that Jesus opened, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For the Church throughout the world, that her preaching and service may make the mercy of Christ known, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.For public servants and those who administer justice, that truth and fairness may prevail over corruption and self-interest, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those living with anxiety, depression, or loneliness, that compassionate support and appropriate care may be within reach, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.For students and theologians, that, following Saint Thomas Aquinas, they may seek truth with humility and place their learning at the service of others, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For those who have died alone or without anyone to remember them, that God's mercy may bring them into everlasting light, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Friday

Friday, January 29, 2027

Friday of the 3rd Week in Ordinary Time

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Prayers of the Faithful for Friday of the 3rd Week in Ordinary Time

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Readings: Heb 10:32-39 · Mk 4:26-34 (Lectionary 321)

Option 1
1.For the Church: that she may trust the seed of the kingdom, which grows night and day without her knowing how, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.For the nations: that small beginnings of peace, like the mustard seed, may grow until many can shelter in their shade, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For Christians in prison for their faith, and for those whose property has been taken: that they may know that what is theirs in Christ cannot be taken from them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.For those who are tempted to give up: that they may keep their confidence, do the will of God with patience, and receive what he promised, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For ourselves: that we may be among those who live by faith and do not draw back, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who planted what others will harvest: parents, teachers and founders.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed, who lived by faith, may gain life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Christian communities divided by mistrust, that prayer, truthful dialogue, and shared service may deepen their unity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.For those developing laws and public policy, that the lives of children, older people, and people with disabilities may be safeguarded, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For people in prison and their families, that justice, humane conditions, and opportunities for rehabilitation may open a path to hope, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.For our parish's small beginnings and hidden acts of goodness, that we may trust God to bring growth beyond what we can measure, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For those who have died through violence, illness, or accident, that the Lord may receive them in mercy and comfort their loved ones, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Saturday

Saturday, January 30, 2027

Saturday of the 3rd Week in Ordinary Time

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Prayers of the Faithful for Saturday of the 3rd Week in Ordinary Time

Ferial | Liturgical Color: Green

Readings: Heb 11:1-2, 8-19 · Mk 4:35-41 (Lectionary 322)

Option 1
1.For the Church, a boat in rough water: that she may not be afraid, since Christ is on board, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.For the nations: that the Lord, whom wind and sea obey, may calm the storms of war and hatred, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For migrants and all who, like Abraham, set out without knowing where they are going: that they may find a homeland and a welcome, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.For those who feel that God is asleep while they are going under: that they may find him awake to their need, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For ourselves: that we may have the faith of Abraham and Sarah, and trust God for what we hope for and cannot yet see, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For sailors, fishermen and all who are in danger at sea.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed, strangers and pilgrims on the earth, may reach the better country they longed for, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For those preparing for baptism or returning to the practice of faith, that the Church may welcome and accompany them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.For countries receiving people displaced by conflict or poverty, that compassion and responsible cooperation may provide safety and a future, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For parents facing an unexpected pregnancy or a difficult diagnosis, that compassionate care and practical support may surround them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.For families passing through sudden crises, that Christ may steady their hearts and lead us to stand beside them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our departed friends and benefactors, especially N., that the good they shared may bear fruit and they may rejoice in God's presence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Sunday

Sunday, January 31, 2027

Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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Prayers of the Faithful for Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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Readings: Dt 18:15-20 · 1 Cor 7:32-35 · Mk 1:21-28 (Lectionary 71)

The readings in brief: Moses promises that God will raise up a prophet who will speak God's own words. Saint Paul wishes believers to be free of anxieties and devoted to the Lord. In the synagogue at Capernaum, Jesus teaches with authority and frees a man from an unclean spirit, to the amazement of all.

Option 1
1.For the Church: that she may listen to Christ, the prophet whom God has raised up, and teach with his authority and not her own, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.For those who speak in public, in government, in the media and in the pulpit: that they may say only what is true and never claim God's name for their own words, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those held captive by evil, by addiction or by illness of mind: that Christ, who commanded the unclean spirit, may set them free, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.For the married and the unmarried, for the widowed and for those who have chosen celibacy for the Lord: that each may serve him with an undivided heart, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our community, gathered like the people in the synagogue of Capernaum: that we may be astonished again at the teaching of Jesus and act on it, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For our Catholic schools, their students, teachers and families, as Catholic Schools Week begins.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may be free of every anxiety and rest in the Lord, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For priests, deacons, religious, and lay ministers, that prayer and mutual support may sustain their generous service, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.For those entrusted with peace negotiations, that perseverance and concern for human life may overcome the desire for advantage, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those living with addiction and the people who love them, that treatment, safe support, and perseverance may help them recover, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.For our community, that Christ's authority may free us from destructive habits and teach us to use our own influence for good, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For all the dead, especially N., that Christ who died and rose again may gather them into the peace of the Father's house, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

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