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Week of May 8 - May 14, 2028

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Monday

Monday, May 8, 2028

Thursday of the 5th Week of Easter

·FerialLiturgical Color: White

Prayers of the Faithful for Thursday of the 5th Week of Easter

Option 1
1.That the Church may live the commandment Christ repeats at the beginning and end: 'love one another as I love you'—laying down whatever is needed for the sake of her members and the world, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may govern not as masters of their people but as friends who lay down their own interests for those they serve, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who feel they have never been truly chosen or befriended—the lonely, the overlooked, the marginalized—that they may hear Christ's word: 'I chose you,' and know themselves as his, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may live as Christ's friends, not slaves—entrusted with everything he heard from the Father, and appointed to go and bear fruit that will remain in eternity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be known for the love that Christ commands: self-giving, costly, and patterned on the one who laid down his life for his friends, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all whose friendships have been broken or strained, that they may experience healing and renewed love through the grace of Christ.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may know themselves as the friends Christ chose and appointed—and bear eternal fruit in his kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may hold before the Church the highest measure of love Christ names: 'no greater love than this, to lay down one's life for one's friends,' let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all Christian communities may bear lasting fruit in their mission—fruit that remains, as Christ appointed—rooted in the prayer that goes to the Father in his name, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who have been used or exploited by others, who have known slavery rather than friendship, that they may encounter in Christ the one who says 'I call you friends,' let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may respond to Christ's election—'it was not you who chose me'—with gratitude and mission, bearing fruit in his name rather than for our own glory, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our local church, that we may measure our love not by what we feel but by what we give—laying down time, comfort, and resources for the sake of those Christ commands us to love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all in positions of authority or service, that they may serve as friends rather than masters, as Christ commands.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be received by Christ as the friends he chose, bearing the eternal fruit he promised, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Pro Life Option
1.That the Church may embody the command 'love one another as I love you'—offering to every woman in crisis the love of the friend who lays down his life, so that no mother faces her fear alone, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may defend the lives of unborn children as those whom Christ chose and named as friends before birth—protecting them with the greatest love: the willingness to lay down one's comfort for another's life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For children at risk of abortion—children Christ chose and appointed to bear fruit in the world—that those entrusted with their lives may hear the commandment to love and choose life for them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may lay down something real for the sake of women in unplanned pregnancies—time, resources, and welcome—as Christ laid down his life for his friends, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may go and bear lasting fruit in the protection of human life, knowing it was Christ who appointed us to this, and that what we ask the Father in his name he will grant, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who lay down their lives in daily service to mothers and families in need, that Christ's friendship may sustain and reward them.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all unborn children chosen by Christ before the foundation of the world may bear eternal fruit in the Father's kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Tuesday

Tuesday, May 9, 2028

Friday of the 5th Week of Easter

·FerialLiturgical Color: White

Prayers of the Faithful for Friday of the 5th Week of Easter

Option 1
1.That the Church, chosen out of the world by Christ, may never seek the world's approval at the cost of the Gospel, but bear rejection with the courage of the risen Lord, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may find the strength to pursue true justice even when it draws the hostility of the powerful, following the one who was hated before them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who suffer persecution for their faith in Christ—imprisoned, marginalized, or silenced—that the memory of his own rejection may give them strength to endure for his name's sake, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may not be surprised when the world does not welcome our Easter faith, but hold fast to the word of Christ who warned us and promised to see us through, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community of mutual support for those who face contempt or hostility for following Christ, offering courage rooted in his resurrection, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who are persecuted, dismissed, or ridiculed for their Christian faith, that Christ's solidarity may sustain them.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who suffered for Christ's name on earth may now share in his glory, where no world-hatred can reach them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all who lead the Church in the face of a hostile world, that the knowledge of being chosen by Christ out of the world may give them strength and peace in the face of opposition, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all who proclaim the Gospel may remember: 'If they persecuted me, they will also persecute you'—and so find in the world's resistance not despair but confirmation of their belonging to Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who suffer discrimination or violence for the faith, especially in lands where Christianity is opposed, that the Easter community may surround them with prayer and solidarity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may find our identity in being chosen by Christ out of the world—not belonging to its values, its fears, or its judgments—but living as an Easter people set free, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our local church, that we may engage lovingly with a skeptical world, not seeking its praise but bearing witness to the one who was rejected before us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all Christians who are marginalized or ostracized in their families or workplaces because of their faith.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who were rejected by the world for the name of Christ may dwell forever with the one who chose them out of the world, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Pro Life Option
1.That the Church may bear the world's hostility for defending the dignity of unborn life, remembering that Christ was hated first and his disciples share in his rejection, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers who defend the unborn may find strength in Christ's word: 'they will do all these things to you on account of my name'—and not abandon their post for fear of the world's disapproval, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For children rejected before birth and for mothers who choose life in the face of the world's pressure, that the Easter community may surround them with the love of those who do not belong to the world's logic, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may not be silenced by the world's contempt for the pro-life witness, but remember that we were chosen out of the world for this very purpose—to stand where the world will not, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may stand with those marginalized for defending life, embodying the Easter community of those chosen by Christ and willing to bear misunderstanding for his sake, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who face professional or social consequences for defending the unborn, that Christ's own experience of rejection may sustain them.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all children rejected before birth may dwell with the one who was rejected first, and know the eternal welcome of the Father who sent him, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Wednesday

Wednesday, May 10, 2028

Saint Damien de Veuster, priest / Saint John of Avila, priest and doctor of the Church

○Optional MemorialLiturgical Color: White

Prayers of the Faithful for Saint Damien de Veuster, priest

Option 1
1.That the Church, keeping Christ's word with love, may become the dwelling place of the Father and Son—the living temple where the Holy Spirit teaches and reminds every generation of the Gospel, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may be drawn to the peace that only Christ gives—not as the world gives—and govern their peoples with the calm of those who know where true peace comes from, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are searching for a spiritual home, that they may find in the Church a community where the Father and the Son have truly made their dwelling through love and faithfulness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may love Christ enough to keep his word, trusting that in that keeping the Trinity itself will come and dwell with us—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit making their home in our hearts, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community where Christ's peace—not the world's peace—reigns in our relationships, our worship, and our outreach, so that all may find rest here, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For deeper openness to the teaching and reminding work of the Holy Spirit in our personal prayer and community life.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed who kept Christ's word may now dwell in the fullness of the Trinitarian love promised to those who love the Son, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that the Holy Spirit the Father sends in Christ's name may teach him everything and remind him of all Christ said, so that he may lead the Church in truth and peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all who are troubled or afraid in our world may hear Christ's Easter word: 'Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid'—and receive the peace he gives, not as the world gives, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who struggle to believe that God could dwell in them, that the word of Christ may reach their hearts: 'We will come to him and make our dwelling with him,' spoken to all who love and keep his word, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may not be troubled by the world's shifting values and uncertainties, but rest in the peace of the indwelling Spirit who teaches, reminds, and abides with us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our local church, that the peace of the risen Christ may mark our worship, our common life, and our engagement with those who do not yet know him, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For the spiritual renewal of our parish community, that the Holy Spirit may teach and remind us afresh of the Gospel we profess.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died keeping Christ's word may rest in the home the Trinity promised to those who love the Son, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Variations if Optional Memorial is not celebrated

Option 1
1.That the Church, taught by the Holy Spirit whom the Father sends in Christ's name, may hold fast to the full truth of the Gospel—constantly reminded of everything Christ has revealed, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world governments, where conflict and fear prevail, may be moved to seek the peace that passes understanding—the peace that only Christ can give to troubled hearts, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who have lost their sense of inner peace—the anxious, the grieving, the overwhelmed—that the Advocate sent by the Father may remind them: 'My peace I give to you,' let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may let the words of Christ, kept alive by the Holy Spirit in scripture and tradition, shape our minds and hearts—a people of enduring truth, not passing opinion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may overflow with the Easter peace Christ gives—receiving it, dwelling in it, and sharing it freely with the world that offers only the peace of distraction, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those preparing for Pentecost, that the Holy Spirit may come with renewing power upon our community.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may dwell in the peace that Christ gives—the peace the world cannot take away—for all eternity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that the peace of Christ which passes all understanding may guard his heart and mind as he leads the Church through this Eastertide, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all nations may find alternatives to violence and fear in the peace Christ offers—a peace grounded in truth, justice, and the presence of God who makes his dwelling among us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who carry heavy burdens of anxiety or dread, that the Holy Spirit whom the Father sends may remind them of what Christ said: 'Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid,' let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may welcome the Holy Spirit as teacher and reminder in our daily lives—in our prayer, our decisions, and our relationships—knowing he was promised by the Father and sent in Christ's name, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our local community, that we may experience the Trinitarian love Christ promises to those who keep his word—Father, Son, and Spirit making their dwelling among us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For renewed Pentecost openness to the Holy Spirit in our parish as we approach the close of the Easter season.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died in the love of Christ may dwell forever where the Father and Son promised to make their home—in the eternal peace of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Thursday

Thursday, May 11, 2028

6TH SUNDAY OF EASTER

✚SolemnityLiturgical Color: White

Prayers of the Faithful for 6TH SUNDAY OF EASTER

Option 1
1.That the Church, sustained by the Advocate who proceeds from the Father, may continue to testify boldly to Christ in every age—even when expelled, marginalized, or persecuted for his name, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may recognize that the worst injustices are committed by those who believe they offer worship to God while doing evil, and so examine their consciences before acting, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are persecuted for their faith, expelled from their communities because they follow Christ, that the Advocate sent by the Father may testify within them and give them courage, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may not be demoralized when the world treats the Gospel as a threat—remembering that Christ warned us, that we have been with him, and that we too are sent to testify, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a resilient community of witnesses—knowing that what we face was predicted by Christ and that the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father stands with us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who feel discouraged or demoralized in their Christian witness, that Christ's promise of the Advocate may renew their courage.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who were expelled or persecuted for bearing witness to Christ may dwell with the one for whom they testified, in the Father's eternal presence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that the Advocate Christ sends from the Father may be his constant companion in testifying to the truth—especially when the world is hostile or indifferent, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all Christians may recognize their calling as witnesses to Christ—like the disciples who were with him from the beginning—and testify with integrity and love to the faith they have received, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who face ridicule, job loss, or social exclusion because of their Christian convictions, that they may remember Christ's word: 'I have told you this so that you may not be demoralized,' let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may draw strength from knowing that the Spirit of truth proceeds from the Father himself, and that our testimony is not our own but carried by the one Christ sends, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our local church, that we may testify together—not in isolation but as a community that has been with Christ from the beginning—supporting one another when the world turns against the Gospel, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all catechists, teachers, and preachers who bear the witness of Christ in challenging environments.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died testifying to Christ may now dwell with the Advocate who testified with them—the Spirit of truth before the face of the Father, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Pro Life Option
1.That the Church, guided by the Spirit of truth, may testify to the sanctity of every human life—even in an age when persecution comes from those who believe they offer worship while promoting death, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may examine their consciences in the light of the Advocate's truth: that every unborn child is a life worth defending, even when defending it draws hostility and exclusion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For children condemned before they are born—rejected by those who do not know the Father or the Son who created them—that the Advocate may testify on their behalf through the voice of the Church, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may not be demoralized by the scale of the evil of abortion, but remember Christ's word—'I told you this so you will not be demoralized'—and continue to testify with courage and love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish, dwelling in the Spirit of truth, may be an undaunted community of witnesses for life—knowing that it was Christ who sent the Advocate and who told us this hour would come, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who testify publicly to the right to life and face expulsion or professional consequences, that the Advocate may strengthen their voice.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all children lost before birth may dwell with the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father, known fully by the one who created them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Friday

Friday, May 12, 2028

Saint Nereus and Saint Achilleus, martyrs / Saint Pancras, martyr

○Optional MemorialLiturgical Color: Red

Prayers of the Faithful for Saint Nereus and Saint Achilleus, martyrs

Option 1
1.That the Church, inspired by the steadfast faith of Saints Nereus and Achilleus, may always bear courageous witness to Christ, even in times of trial, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may uphold justice and protect the innocent from violence and persecution, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who suffer for their Christian faith, that they may be strengthened by the example of the martyrs and persevere in love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be willing to renounce worldly comforts and embrace the cost of discipleship for the sake of the Gospel, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where faith is lived with conviction and where all support those who suffer for righteousness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who are persecuted for their faith in our own time.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all martyrs who shed their blood for Christ may rejoice with Saints Nereus and Achilleus in heaven, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.That the Church, inspired by the youthful courage of Saint Pancras, may always be a beacon of faith and hope for young people, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may protect the young and ensure they have opportunities to grow in virtue and service, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all young Christians, that they may be strong in their faith and willing to bear witness to Christ, even in the face of adversity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may have the courage to stand for our beliefs and to defend the truth of the Gospel with love and conviction, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may nurture the faith of its young members, encouraging them to live holy and courageous lives, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all young people in our parish, that they may grow in wisdom and grace.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who died young in the faith may rejoice with St. Pancras in the eternal youth of God's kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Variations if Optional Memorial is not celebrated

Option 1
1.That the Church may welcome the Advocate Christ sends—knowing that his departure to the Father was not abandonment but the gift that makes the Spirit's coming possible, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may be open to the conviction the Spirit works in human hearts—convicting the world of sin, of righteousness, and of the final condemnation of every evil, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are hardened in unbelief, that the Spirit whom Christ has sent may convict them with gentle power, leading them from sin to the righteousness that comes from faith, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may trust that Christ's going to the Father is not loss but gain—for in that departure he sends the very Spirit of God to live within us and lead us into all truth, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish, filled with the Advocate Christ has sent, may be a community where the Spirit's convicting and renewing work is evident in changed hearts, deeper faith, and joyful love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those preparing for Confirmation, that the Holy Spirit may come upon them with power and conviction.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may dwell with Christ who went to the Father, and with the Advocate he promised to send, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that the Advocate Christ sends may convict the world through him—calling the Church to be a voice of truth in a world that has lost its way, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all humanity may hear the Spirit's testimony: Christ has gone to the Father in victory, the ruler of this world is condemned, and eternal life awaits those who believe, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who struggle with guilt or a sense of condemnation, that they may understand the Spirit's work: conviction leads not to despair but to conversion and the righteousness that comes from believing in Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may not grieve Christ's departure from visible presence but rejoice—knowing that his going to the Father is the very source of the Advocate's coming to dwell in us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our local church, that the work of the Holy Spirit—convicting, transforming, and renewing—may be constantly sought in our prayer, our formation, and our mission outreach, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who feel convicted by the Spirit of some sin or failing, that they may receive the gift of repentance and the peace of absolution.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died believing in Christ may now dwell with the one who went to the Father and sent the Advocate, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Saturday

Saturday, May 13, 2028

Our Lady of Fatima

○Optional MemorialLiturgical Color: White

Prayers of the Faithful for Our Lady of Fatima

Option 1
1.That the Church, heeding the message of Our Lady of Fatima, may always promote prayer, penance, and conversion for the salvation of souls and peace in the world, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may turn from paths of conflict and seek true peace through justice, reconciliation, and devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who suffer from war, violence, or persecution, that through the intercession of Our Lady of Fatima, they may find comfort, protection, and lasting peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may respond to Mary's call for prayer, especially the Rosary, and offer sacrifices for the conversion of sinners and reparation for offenses against God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where the message of Fatima is lived with fervor, and where devotion to Mary leads to deeper love for her Son, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For peace in the world, especially in Ukraine and Russia, and for the conversion of sinners.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed who were devoted to Our Lady of Fatima may now rejoice in her maternal embrace in heaven, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may be guided by Our Lady of Fatima in leading the Church towards an era of peace and holiness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all nations may be consecrated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, finding protection and guidance under her maternal care, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are far from God or caught in the snares of sin, that the message of Fatima may lead them to repentance and salvation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our families may become schools of prayer, where the Rosary is recited daily for peace and the intentions of Our Lady, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community that embraces the call to penance and reparation, seeking to console the hearts of Jesus and Mary, 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, through Mary's intercession, attain the eternal peace promised by her Son, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Variations if Optional Memorial is not celebrated

Option 1
1.That the Church may be continually led by the Spirit of truth into the fullness of what Christ has yet to teach—trusting that what the Spirit reveals always glorifies the Son and comes from the Father, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may be open to truths greater than political convenience, guided by the Spirit who knows what is coming and who sees beyond human wisdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who feel they cannot yet bear certain truths, that the Spirit of truth may lead them gently into what Christ has prepared for them to know and live, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may trust the Spirit's work of glorifying Christ—not adding to the Gospel but unlocking its depths, taking from what belongs to Christ and declaring it freshly in every age, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community that listens to the Spirit of truth—in scripture, tradition, and the teaching Church—and is continuously opened to what Christ has not yet finished teaching us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all theologians and teachers in the Church, that the Spirit of truth may guide their inquiry and glorify Christ through their work.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may now hear from the Spirit of truth what they could not yet bear in this life—the fullness of what the Father has given to the Son, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that the Spirit of truth who guides the Church into all truth may take from what belongs to Christ and declare it through his teaching and leadership, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all humanity may be open to the truth the Spirit proclaims—that everything the Father has belongs to Christ, and through Christ it is given to all who believe, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those burdened by questions their faith cannot yet bear—the newly converted, the doubting, the wounded—that the Spirit may be their patient guide, speaking only what he hears from the Son, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may not demand that God explain everything at once, but trust Christ's word that the Spirit will guide us to all truth in his time and at a pace we can bear, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our local church, that we may allow the Spirit of truth to continuously renew our understanding of the Gospel, glorifying Christ by what he declares from the depths of the Father's wisdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all engaged in catechesis, RCIA, and adult faith formation, that the Spirit may guide them in presenting the truth that leads to Christ.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may now receive from the Spirit of truth the fullness of what Christ has for those who love him, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Sunday

Sunday, May 14, 2028

SAINT MATTHIAS, APOSTLE

✦FeastLiturgical Color: Red

Prayers of the Faithful for SAINT MATTHIAS, APOSTLE

Option 1
1.That the Church, continuing the mission entrusted to the Apostles, may always be guided by the Holy Spirit in choosing her leaders and proclaiming the Gospel, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may be chosen for their integrity and dedication to service, working for the true good of their people, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who are called to positions of leadership and responsibility in the Church, that they may be faithful witnesses to Christ, like Saint Matthias, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be open to God's call in our lives, responding with generosity and trust, even when the path is uncertain, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community, inspired by the apostolic college, may be united in faith and zealous in mission, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For the discernment of vocations within our parish and the wider Church.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who faithfully served Christ in the apostolic tradition may now rejoice with Saint Matthias in God's eternal kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, successor of Peter, and all bishops, successors of the Apostles, that they may be filled with the Holy Spirit and guide the Church with wisdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil authorities may respect the Church's freedom to choose her ministers and carry out her divine mission, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who have been chosen for special service in the Church, that they may be faithful to their calling and bear abundant fruit, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our Easter faith may empower us to be true apostles of the risen Christ, witnessing to His love and truth in our daily lives, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community that supports its leaders and works together to build up the Body of 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 in the apostolic faith may be counted among the saints in glory, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Variations if Feast is not celebrated

Option 1
1.That the Church, standing in the 'little while' between Christ's departure and his return in glory, may keep vigil with hope—knowing that grief is already being transformed into joy through the resurrection, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may govern with the wisdom of those who know the present moment is not the final word—that grief can become joy and darkness give way to the light Christ promised, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who weep and mourn while the world rejoices—the persecuted, the bereaved, the marginalized—that Christ's promise may sustain them: 'your grief will become joy,' let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may live faithfully in the 'little while'—the in-between time of Christ's ascension and return—trusting that we will see him again and that no one will take our joy from us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community of Easter hope that lives toward Christ's return, neither despairing at what the world celebrates nor forgetting that the Lord who went away is coming back, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those in our community who are grieving—the recently bereaved, the lonely, the heartbroken—that Christ's promise may bring them consolation.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may have discovered that their grief has been transformed into the joy no one can take away—the joy of seeing the Lord face to face, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that as he guides the Church in the 'little while' of Christ's absence from visible sight, the Spirit may remind him that the Lord is coming and that grief will become joy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all humanity may hear the promise that is the antidote to every despair: 'your grief will become joy'—spoken by the one who went through death and came out the other side in resurrection, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are confused by their suffering, asking like the disciples 'what does this mean?'—that the patience of Christ with their questions may be their comfort until joy replaces grief, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may not be troubled by the 'little while'—the times when we do not see God clearly or feel his presence—but trust the pattern Christ reveals: departure, grief, and then joy beyond taking, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our local church, that as we prepare for the feast of the Lord's Ascension, we may live with the forward-looking hope of those who know their grief is temporary and their joy is coming, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who are in a season of spiritual dryness or darkness, that the 'little while' may give way to the light Christ promises.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may have moved from the grief of this 'little while' into the eternal joy of seeing Christ face to face, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

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