Prayers of the Faithful This Week

Week of May 29 - June 4, 2028

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Monday

Monday, May 29, 2028

Saint Paul VI, pope

○Optional MemorialLiturgical Color: White

Prayers of the Faithful for Saint Paul VI, pope

Option 1
1.That the Church, following the example of Pope St. Paul VI, may be a faithful guardian of tradition and a courageous proclaimer of the Gospel in the modern world, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may be inspired by a love for humanity and work for authentic development and peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who strive to implement the teachings of the Second Vatican Council, that they may do so with wisdom, fidelity, and pastoral charity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may cherish human life in all its stages, as Pope St. Paul VI so eloquently taught, and defend the dignity of every person, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where faith and culture fruitfully interact, and where the Gospel is lived with joy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For the continued fruitful reception of the Second Vatican Council.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all popes who have served the Church with love may rejoice with St. Paul VI in God's eternal presence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may be guided by the Holy Spirit in discerning the signs of the times, like Pope St. Paul VI, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil society may value dialogue and seek common ground for the good of all, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are struggling to reconcile faith with modern challenges, that they may find wisdom in the Church's teaching, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our Easter faith may move us to evangelize with new ardor, bringing Christ's message of hope to contemporary culture, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community that embraces its mission in the world, witnessing to Christ with love and conviction, 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 civilization of love in God's kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Variations if Optional Memorial is not celebrated

Option 1
1.For the Church, that she may always be a house of prayer for all peoples — as Jesus proclaimed when he drove out those who had turned God's house into a marketplace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may be zealous for justice in the public square, clearing out corruption that exploits the vulnerable, just as Jesus cleared the temple courts, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those whose prayer life has grown dry or fruitless like the fig tree, that they may be renewed by the living encounter with Christ who calls us to bear fruit, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may pray with the bold faith that Jesus commends — 'Whatever you ask for in prayer, believe you have received it, and it will be yours' — let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For the faithful departed, that Christ who is zealous for his Father's house may bring them into the eternal temple where God's glory dwells forever, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who have allowed God's house in their hearts to become cluttered with worldly concerns, that prayer may restore it.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be brought into the heavenly Jerusalem, the true house of prayer, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all who shepherd God's house, that they may keep the Church a place of authentic encounter with the living God, not a place of performance or self-promotion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That nations may create conditions in which all peoples can freely seek God and worship in peace, as Jesus desired: a house of prayer 'for all peoples,' let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who feel their prayers are withered and unanswered, that they may unite their intercession with Christ's own prayer and trust in the Father's faithfulness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may root out from our hearts any unforgiveness — for Jesus linked faith-filled prayer directly to forgiving those against whom we have a grievance, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that our common worship may be truly a house of prayer: attentive, reverent, and open to the transforming presence of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those preparing for marriage, that their home may become a house of prayer and love.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may enter the eternal sanctuary prepared by Christ for those who love him, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Tuesday

Tuesday, May 30, 2028

Saturday, 8th Week in Ordinary Time

·FerialLiturgical Color: Green

Prayers of the Faithful for Saturday, 8th Week in Ordinary Time

Option 1
1.For the Church, that she may always act with the authority given her by Christ — not human ambition — and that her leaders may answer honestly when questioned, as Jesus did in the temple, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.For world leaders, that they may exercise their authority transparently and honestly, not calculating what answer will be most politically convenient, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who question the Church or their faith, that they may bring their questions honestly before God and receive the truth that sets them free, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may recognize the authority of Christ in our lives — in Scripture, in the sacraments, in the Church — and not demand that he justify himself on our terms, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For the faithful departed, especially those who served in positions of authority, that they may now stand before the one authority that judges with perfect justice and mercy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who struggle to submit to legitimate authority in the Church or in civil life, that wisdom and humility may guide them.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may rest under the gentle authority of Christ, who has all power in heaven and on earth, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may exercise his authority as a servant of the servants of God, transparently and in fidelity to the One who sent him, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil authorities may govern with accountability, never hiding behind political calculation as those who questioned Jesus in the temple, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who feel that no human authority can be trusted, that they may find in Christ's authority the justice, wisdom, and love they long for, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be honest in our seeking: not asking questions to trap others, but asking them because we genuinely want to know the truth Christ offers, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that we may be a community of honest dialogue, where questions are welcomed and answered not with evasion but with the truth of the Gospel, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who lead in catechesis, that they may teach with the authority that comes from living what they proclaim.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may be received by Christ, the Lord of all authority, into his eternal kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Pro Life Option
1.For the Church, that she may speak with the authority given her by God in defense of every unborn child, never silenced by opposition or political pressure, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That legislators may govern with honest accountability on life issues, recognizing that authority over human life belongs to God, not to political majorities, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For mothers facing pressure to abort, that they may find in the Church a source of genuine authority and care — one that empowers them to choose life with confidence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.For all who work to expose the injustice of abortion laws, that they may do so with the clarity and wisdom Jesus showed when challenged by those acting in bad faith, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For children lost to abortion and for all who grieve them, that Christ, who holds all authority in heaven and on earth, may bring healing, justice, and eternal peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For pro-life advocates who face hostile questioning, that they may answer with the wisdom and calm of Christ.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed, including the unborn, may be welcomed by the Lord of life into his eternal presence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Wednesday

Wednesday, May 31, 2028

THE VISITATION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

✦FeastLiturgical Color: White

Prayers of the Faithful for THE VISITATION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

Option 1
1.For the Church, that she may proclaim with joy the mystery at the heart of our faith: God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that all who believe may not perish but have eternal life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.For world leaders, that they may govern in the light of God's merciful love revealed in the Trinity — slow to anger, rich in kindness — and care for every human being, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who feel condemned or unloved, that they may hear Christ's words today: 'God did not send the Son to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him,' let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may live as children of the Father, redeemed by the Son, and guided by the Holy Spirit — drawing daily on the grace, love, and fellowship of the Blessed Trinity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For the faithful departed, that they who believed in the Son may have the eternal life he promised, and behold the Trinity face to face forever, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those preparing for or recently received into the Church through Baptism in the Trinitarian name, that they may grow in Trinitarian faith.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died in the faith of the Church may share in the eternal life given by the Father through the Son in the Holy Spirit, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all who preach and teach, that they may hand on the mystery of the Trinity not as abstract doctrine but as the living source of salvation: the God who so loved the world, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all humanity may come to know and believe in the name of the only Son of God — in whom alone is salvation and freedom from condemnation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those living in spiritual darkness, that the light of the Trinity — Father, Son, and Holy Spirit — may dawn in their hearts and lead them from death to life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may truly receive the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, allowing the Trinity to dwell and act in us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that our worship today may be a true adoration of the one God in three Persons, and that we may go forth bearing the Trinitarian name to all peoples, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who struggle to believe in the Trinity, that they may be drawn by love rather than conquered by argument.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may behold the Blessed Trinity in eternal light and love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Variations if Feast is not celebrated

Option 1
1.For the Church sent to baptize all nations in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, that she may fulfill her Trinitarian mission with renewed zeal and fidelity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.For all governments and leaders, that the merciful God who revealed himself to Moses — gracious, slow to anger, rich in kindness — may move their hearts to govern with those same qualities, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who do not yet know the love of the Triune God, that missionaries and witnesses may reach them with the joy of the Gospel, so that all may believe and have life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may carry the Trinitarian name we bear in Baptism into every moment of our lives — living as sons and daughters of the Father, disciples of the Son, temples of the Spirit, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For all who have died in the faith of the Church, that the Son who came not to condemn but to save may present them to the Father in the love of the Spirit, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For families, that their life together may mirror the communion of love of the Blessed Trinity.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all our beloved dead may enter the eternal embrace of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all teachers of the faith, that they may proclaim the Trinity not as a puzzle to solve but as a God to love — one who gave his only Son so the world might be saved, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That nations divided by hatred, fear, and injustice may be transformed by the love of the God who is himself a communion of persons, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those burdened by shame or the weight of past sin, that they may know the Father's love is infinite, the Son's redemption is complete, and the Spirit's grace is always available, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our praise today — 'Blessed are you, O Lord, in the firmament of heaven' — may rise as one voice to the Trinity from every corner of the earth, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that celebrating the Most Holy Trinity may deepen our unity with one another, drawn together by the God who is himself eternal communion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who are estranged from the faith, that the love of God made known in Christ may draw them home.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may be welcomed into the eternal life that flows from the Father, through the Son, in the Holy Spirit, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Thursday

Thursday, June 1, 2028

Monday, 8th Week in Ordinary Time

·FerialLiturgical Color: Green

Prayers of the Faithful for Monday, 8th Week in Ordinary Time

Option 1
1.For the Church, that she may follow Saint Justin's example and engage the modern world with both intellectual courage and burning faith, never shrinking from proclaiming the Logos who is Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.For world leaders, that they may respect religious freedom and never silence those who seek to defend truth with reasoned argument and lived witness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who are imprisoned or facing death for their faith, that Saint Justin's courage under interrogation may strengthen them to confess Christ before their accusers, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we who have received the faith may deepen our understanding of it, following Justin's example of bringing the light of reason to bear on the mysteries of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For the faithful departed, especially those who gave their lives defending the faith, that they may rejoice with Saint Justin in the presence of the Logos made flesh, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all philosophers, theologians, and teachers who seek truth, that they may find it in Christ, the eternal Word.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may share in the glory of Christ, the true Light who enlightens every person, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may speak the truth of Christ with the clarity, charity, and courage of Saint Justin, who wrote in defense of Christians before the emperor himself, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil authorities may be open to the reasoned arguments of believers and enact laws that protect the dignity of every human person, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who have drifted from faith due to intellectual doubt, that they may encounter apologists and teachers who, like Justin, show that faith and reason walk together, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be willing to give an account of the hope that is in us, as Saint Peter urged and Saint Justin lived, speaking the truth even at personal cost, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that we may be a community of people deeply rooted in the faith and equipped to share it convincingly in a skeptical world, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all students and academics, that they may find in Christ the fulfillment of every genuine search for truth.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may rest in the truth that death could not silence, and live forever in God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Pro Life Option
1.For the Church, that like Saint Justin who wrote a defense of the faith to the emperor, she may present the case for every unborn life with reason, love, and unflinching courage, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That legislators may be open to the rational and moral arguments against abortion, recognizing that every child in the womb bears the image of God and deserves legal protection, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For mothers facing crisis pregnancies who feel alone and afraid, that they may receive the kind of truth-speaking and practical support that leads to life rather than despair, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.For all who work in pro-life advocacy, bioethics, and law, that Saint Justin's example of courageous intellectual witness may inspire them to speak truth to power, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For children lost to abortion and for all who mourn them, that the martyred Justin — who now sees the fullness of truth — may intercede for their healing and God's mercy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who defend life through writing, speaking, or advocacy, that they may do so with the wisdom and courage of Saint Justin.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed, including the unborn, may be welcomed into eternal life by the Logos who is Truth itself, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Friday

Friday, June 2, 2028

Saint Marcellinus and Saint Peter, martyrs

○Optional MemorialLiturgical Color: Red

Prayers of the Faithful for Saint Marcellinus and Saint Peter, martyrs

Option 1
1.That the Church, inspired by the courageous witness of Saints Marcellinus and Peter, may always stand firm in faith, even in the face of persecution, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may uphold religious freedom and protect all who suffer for their beliefs, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all Christians who are persecuted for their faith, that they may be strengthened by the example of these martyrs and persevere in love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be willing to bear witness to Christ with courage and conviction in our daily lives, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where faith is lived boldly and where all support those who suffer for the sake of the Gospel, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those imprisoned or oppressed for their religious beliefs.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all martyrs who shed their blood for Christ may rejoice with Saints Marcellinus and Peter in heaven, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all pastors, that they may lead the faithful with the fearless love of Christ shown by these holy martyrs, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil society may respect the dignity of every human person and protect the rights of conscience, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are tempted to compromise their faith due to fear or worldly pressure, that they may find strength in the intercession of the martyrs, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our Easter faith may embolden us to be true disciples, ready to sacrifice for the sake of the Kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community that cherishes the memory of the martyrs and strives to imitate their heroic virtue, 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 for their faith may receive the crown of eternal life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Variations if Optional Memorial is not celebrated

Option 1
1.For the Church, that she may always repay to God what belongs to God — worship, obedience, and the witness of holy lives — while engaging responsibly with the civil order, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.For world leaders, that they may remember they hold authority on loan from God, and govern in ways that give back to each person — made in God's image — the dignity they deserve, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are cynically tested or pressured to compromise their faith for political or financial gain, that Christ's wisdom may guide them as it guided him before his questioners, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may render to God what is truly his: our whole heart, mind, and strength — not only Sunday worship, but every day of our lives, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For the faithful departed, that they who bore the image of God on earth may now behold his face forever in the glory of heaven, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those in political life, that they may be guided by conscience and not merely by what is expedient.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be received by the God whose image they bore throughout their lives, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all bishops, that they may speak to civic authorities with Christ's clarity and freedom — neither flattering nor fearing — but always proclaiming what belongs to God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governments may serve the human person made in God's image, enacting laws that honor human dignity and never demand that citizens betray God's law, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who face pressure to deny their faith for career, social acceptance, or safety, that they may find in Christ's wisdom the freedom to speak truth without compromise, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be amazed — as the questioners were amazed — by the wisdom of Jesus, and allow that amazement to deepen our trust in him as Lord of every sphere of life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that our community may be a place where faith and civic responsibility are held together wisely, rendering to both Caesar and God what each is owed, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those confused about the relationship between faith and politics, that Christ's wisdom may guide their discernment.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may give to God for eternity what they gave him in faith during their lives, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Saturday

Saturday, June 3, 2028

Saint Charles Lwanga and companions, martyrs

●MemorialLiturgical Color: Red

Prayers of the Faithful for Saint Charles Lwanga and companions, martyrs

Option 1
1.That the Church, inspired by the heroic witness of St. Charles Lwanga and his companions, may always be a courageous voice for truth and purity, especially for the young, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may protect the innocent and defend the vulnerable from exploitation and abuse, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all young people, especially those facing moral dangers or persecution for their faith, that they may find strength and guidance in the example of these martyrs, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may have the courage to resist evil and to stand firm in our Christian convictions, even when it means suffering or loss, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where young people are nurtured in faith and virtue, and where all are committed to protecting the innocent, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For the Church in Africa, that it may continue to grow in holiness and apostolic zeal.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all martyrs who gave their lives for Christ may rejoice with St. Charles Lwanga and his companions in the glory of heaven, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all pastors, that they may be fearless shepherds, protecting their flock from moral corruption and spiritual harm, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil society may promote an environment where chastity and virtue are valued, and where the young are safe from harm, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are tempted to sin or to lead others into sin, that they may be converted by God's grace and the witness of the saints, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our Easter faith may empower us to choose what is good and holy, rejecting all that is contrary to the Gospel, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community that actively supports the moral and spiritual formation of its young members, 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 died for their faith or in defense of purity may receive the crown of eternal life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Variations if Memorial is not celebrated

Option 1
1.For the Church, that she may proclaim with confidence Christ's answer to all who deny the resurrection: 'God is not the God of the dead but of the living,' and so give the world hope beyond death, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.For world leaders, that they may govern with a sense of accountability before the God of the living, who sees every act of justice or injustice, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who are grieving, especially those who struggle to believe in life after death, that Christ's words — 'He is not the God of the dead but of the living' — may pierce their sorrow with hope, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may not be led astray by clever arguments that reduce faith to earthly categories, but may trust in the power of God who raises the dead, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For the faithful departed, that the God who identified himself to Moses as the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob may hold them even now in the life that does not end, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who doubt the resurrection of the body, that they may be moved by Christ's testimony to a living hope.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may rest with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the eternal life of the God who is God of the living, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all who preach, that they may not be afraid to correct error with the truth of scripture: 'You are greatly misled' — proclaiming resurrection as the heart of Christian hope, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may come to know the God of the living — the God who does not abandon those he loves to the dust — and find in him the courage to face death without fear, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who have experienced devastating loss, that they may be consoled by the truth that the God of Abraham is still the God of their beloved dead, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may live with the certainty of resurrection, making choices that reflect our faith in a life beyond this one and investing in what truly lasts, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that our worship may always radiate the joy of people who believe in the resurrection — people who know that death does not have the final word, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who prepare the dying and minister at funerals, that they may speak the hope of resurrection with conviction.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may rise with Christ in glory, for God is the God of the living, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Sunday

Sunday, June 4, 2028

Wednesday, 8th Week in Ordinary Time

·FerialLiturgical Color: Green

Prayers of the Faithful for Wednesday, 8th Week in Ordinary Time

Option 1
1.For the Church, that she may always proclaim the two great commandments as the heart of Christian life: love of God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength, and love of neighbor as ourselves, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.For world leaders, that they may govern with genuine love for those they serve, not from ambition or self-interest, but from dedication to the common good, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who feel burdened by rules and obligations, that they may discover the freedom of the two great commandments which sum up all the Law and the Prophets, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may hear Christ's words — 'You are not far from the Kingdom of God' — as an invitation to take one more step in love, closing whatever distance remains between us and him, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For the faithful departed, who strove to love God and neighbor, that they may now be welcomed into the Kingdom which Christ promised is near to those who love truly, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who find it hard to love: themselves, their neighbor, or God — that grace may open what is closed in their hearts.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may enter the Kingdom that belongs to those who loved God above all things, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all teachers of the faith, that they may present the commandments not as a burden but as the shape of love: God first, neighbor always, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may come to know the God who is one, and learn from his Son the only two commandments needed to order a just and peaceful world, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those trapped in legalism or moralism, that they may encounter Jesus who honors sincere seeking — 'You answered wisely' — and draws every honest heart toward the Kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may examine our daily lives through the lens of these two commandments: do I love God with everything I have? Do I love my neighbor as myself? let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that our community life may be built entirely on love of God and neighbor, making every other rule and program flow from these two foundations, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For catechists and parents, that they may teach the faith as love, not merely as law.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may be found close to the Kingdom they sought on earth, and welcomed into it forever, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Pro Life Option
1.For the Church, that the commandment to love neighbor as oneself may impel her to defend every unborn neighbor, whose life begins at conception, with the same passion she would defend her own, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may be moved by love of neighbor to protect children in the womb through just laws, recognizing that love of the weakest is the measure of love for all, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For women in unplanned or crisis pregnancies, that they may be loved as neighbors by their communities — accompanied, supported, and never abandoned in their hour of need, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That all who work in pro-life ministry may be motivated by the two great commandments: love of God who authors every life, and love of neighbor, born and unborn, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For children lost to abortion and for their parents, that the God whose commandment is love may bring justice and healing, and draw all who grieve into his merciful embrace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For mothers who chose life under great pressure, that their love for their child may be honored and supported.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed, including the unborn, may be received into the Kingdom promised to those who loved God and neighbor, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

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