Prayers of the Faithful This Week

Week of June 19 - June 25, 2028

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Monday

Monday, June 19, 2028

Saint Romuald, abbot

○Optional MemorialLiturgical Color: White

Prayers of the Faithful for Saint Romuald, abbot

Option 1
1.That the Church, inspired by St. Romuald's call to contemplative prayer and reform, may always foster a deep spiritual life among her members, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may seek wisdom in silence and solitude, making decisions that promote peace and the true good of their people, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all monks, nuns, and hermits, that their lives of prayer and penance may be a powerful intercession for the Church and the world, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may find time for quiet prayer and reflection in our busy lives, seeking to encounter God in the silence of our hearts, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where the contemplative dimension of faith is valued and where all are encouraged to seek God in prayer, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those discerning a vocation to the monastic or contemplative life.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who sought God in solitude and prayer may now rejoice with St. Romuald in eternal contemplation, 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 into the depths of Christian prayer, following St. Romuald's example, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil society may respect the value of silence and contemplation in a noisy and distracted world, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who struggle with the demands of a busy life, that they may find moments of peace to connect with God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our prayer may not be just a recitation of words, but a true encounter with the living God who dwells within us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community that supports its members in developing a rich interior life and a deep love for prayer, 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 find eternal rest and peace in the silent presence of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Variations if Optional Memorial is not celebrated

Option 1
1.That the Church may always urge her children to store up treasure in heaven, where moth and decay cannot destroy and thieves cannot break in, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may seek the treasure of justice and peace rather than earthly power or wealth, serving their peoples with integrity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those enslaved by materialism, that their eyes may be opened to the true riches of God's kingdom where their heart will finally find rest, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may keep our eye clear and sound, so that our whole lives may be filled with the light of Christ and directed to what truly lasts, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may grow in generosity, storing up heavenly treasure through every act of love, service, and prayer, 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 who stored up good deeds on earth may now receive their treasure in heaven, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may guide the Church to seek first what is eternal, where your treasure is, there too will your heart be, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may recognize the emptiness of earthly riches and turn their hearts toward the imperishable goods of God's kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those whose vision has become clouded by greed or envy, that Christ may restore clarity to their eyes and light to their whole lives, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may invest our time, talents, and resources where they count for eternity, building the kingdom of God rather than earthly kingdoms, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community whose treasure is the Lord Himself, and whose heart is set entirely on His kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a spirit of detachment from material goods and freedom in generous giving.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be found rich in God's sight and welcomed into the treasury of His eternal kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Tuesday

Tuesday, June 20, 2028

Friday, 10th Week in Ordinary Time

·FerialLiturgical Color: Green

Prayers of the Faithful for Friday, 10th Week in Ordinary Time

Option 1
1.That the Church may always proclaim Christ's liberating word: no one can serve two masters — and so lead her children to serve God alone with undivided hearts, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may seek first the kingdom of God and His justice, trusting that earthly needs will follow when we serve the Lord with integrity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those burdened by anxiety about the future, that they may hear Christ's consoling words: your heavenly Father knows what you need — seek first His kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may look at the birds of the air and the lilies of the field and learn to trust God's providence, setting our hearts on what truly matters, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a people who do not worry about tomorrow but live in joyful trust of our heavenly Father's care for each of His children, 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 trusted in God's providence through their earthly lives may now rest in the peace of His eternal kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may guide the Church with serene faith, knowing that the One we serve cannot fail us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may recognize their dependence on God and seek His kingdom above earthly wealth or security, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those overwhelmed by the worries of daily life, that they may find peace in Christ's word: do not worry about tomorrow — sufficient for today is its own trouble, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may not be enslaved by money or possessions, but serve God freely and with our whole heart, trusting in His daily provision, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community rooted in confidence in God's care, where faith overcomes anxiety and generosity flows freely, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a deeper trust in God's loving care for us and for the world.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be freed from all earthly anxieties and rest in God's eternal peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Pro Life Option
1.That the Church may speak Christ's word of hope to all who are anxious: your heavenly Father knows — and may she always accompany those facing difficult pregnancies, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may enact policies that reduce the practical anxieties driving abortion, so that no mother feels she must choose between survival and her child's life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For mothers who are worried about money, housing, or being alone, that they may find concrete support and discover that their Father in heaven cares for every need, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That those who work in pregnancy resource centers may serve with generous trust in God's provision, knowing that He who clothes the lilies will provide what is needed, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where no expectant mother is overcome by worry, because she finds in us the tangible providence of our heavenly Father, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who provide material and emotional support to mothers in crisis pregnancies.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children who died before birth may be held in the everlasting care of the Father who knows every sparrow, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Wednesday

Wednesday, June 21, 2028

Saint Aloysius Gonzaga, religious

●MemorialLiturgical Color: White

Prayers of the Faithful for Saint Aloysius Gonzaga, religious

Option 1
1.That the Church may proclaim with boldness the Gospel of Christ, fearing no human opposition, for what is whispered in secret He commands us to speak in the light, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may govern in truth, knowing that nothing is concealed that will not be revealed, and may they act with integrity before God and their people, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are afraid to profess their faith in Christ, that they may be strengthened by His promise: whoever acknowledges me before others, I will acknowledge before my Father, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may not fear those who can harm only the body but trust in our Father who knows every hair of our head and holds our lives in His hands, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a courageous community of witnesses, proclaiming Christ openly in our families, workplaces, and public square, 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 who acknowledged Christ before others may now be acknowledged before the Father in heaven, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may speak Christ's truth without fear, trusting that not a sparrow falls without the Father's knowledge, and we are worth far more, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may come to know and trust in a God who numbers every hair of their head — a Father whose care extends to every corner of human life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who suffer persecution for their faith, that they may take courage in Christ's promise to acknowledge before the Father all who confess Him, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may choose always to acknowledge Christ before others, knowing that He who sees in secret will not forget our witness to His name, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a fearless community of disciples, unashamed to name Jesus Christ before the world and to live by His word, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who risk their livelihood or relationships in order to witness to the faith.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who died confessing Christ may now hear Him say before the Father in heaven: I know this one — they acknowledged me, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Variations if Memorial is not celebrated

Option 1
1.That the Church may trust without fear in the Providence of the Father, for we are worth more than many sparrows in His sight, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That nations may recognize the infinite worth of every human person before God, building societies where no one is treated as expendable or forgotten, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who feel unseen, abandoned, or without value, that they may know the Father who numbers every hair of their head holds them in His constant care, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may speak of our faith openly and without shame, acknowledging Christ in every sphere of our lives as He acknowledges us before His Father, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may grow in fearless love, proclaiming what is hidden no longer — that Christ is Lord and every human life is precious to Him, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those preparing for Confirmation, that they may witness boldly to Christ.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be known and welcomed by Christ before the Father who held them dear from eternity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all who preach the Gospel publicly, that they may be unafraid to proclaim the whole truth of Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples torn by fear or oppression may find courage in Christ's word: do not be afraid of those who kill the body — your Father is greater than all, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For Christians who are pressured to be silent about their faith at work, in schools, or online, that they may acknowledge Christ without shame, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may not lose our souls trying to save our reputations, but stake everything on Christ who will acknowledge before the Father all who confess Him, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that this Sunday assembly may send us forth as bold witnesses to a world that needs to hear: do not be afraid, you are worth more than many sparrows, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For an increase of courage in the faithful to witness to the faith in daily life.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all our beloved dead may be acknowledged by name before the heavenly Father by Christ who knows and loves each one, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Thursday

Thursday, June 22, 2028

11TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

·SundayLiturgical Color: Green

Prayers of the Faithful for the 11TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Option 1
1.That the Church may always lead with mercy before judgment, removing the plank from her own eye before pointing to the splinter in another's, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may govern with humility, aware that the standard by which they judge others will be used to measure themselves, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who have been harshly judged or condemned by others, that they may find healing in Christ's compassion and a community that seeks first to understand, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may remove the wooden beam from our own eye first, so that we may see clearly to help our brother or sister with the splinter in theirs, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place of honest, charitable fraternal correction — never harsh judgment but always patient mercy, 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 be judged by the mercy of Christ, who bore our sins rather than condemn us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may guide the Church to admonish with gentleness, knowing that as we judge, so we shall be judged, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may renounce the culture of condemnation and grow in the willingness to examine their own failings before condemning others, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those trapped in cycles of self-righteousness or pride, that Christ's word may soften their hearts and open their eyes to their own need for mercy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may practice fraternal correction in the spirit of the Gospel — not to condemn but to help one another see more clearly and walk more faithfully, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community of mercy and honest self-examination, where no one is afraid to acknowledge their own blindness and seek Christ's light, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a spirit of charity and humility in all our judgments of others.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may receive from God the same mercy they showed to others in their lives, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Pro Life Option
1.That the Church may speak the truth about the sanctity of life without self-righteousness, removing any plank of hypocrisy so her witness to the unborn may be credible and merciful, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may uphold the dignity of all human life, judging policy not by convenience but by the standard of compassion they would wish applied to themselves, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For women who have experienced abortion and feel judged rather than loved, that they may encounter the mercy of Christ and find healing in His Church, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That those who advocate for the unborn may do so with humility and compassion, seeing the full humanity of mothers in crisis, not reducing them to a single decision, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where truth about life is spoken with love, and where every person — mother, father, child — is met with mercy, not condemnation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who minister to women and men wounded by abortion, offering mercy, healing, and hope.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all children who died before birth may rest in the mercy of the One who judges with perfect love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Friday

Friday, June 23, 2028

Monday, 11th Week in Ordinary Time

·FerialLiturgical Color: Green

Prayers of the Faithful for Monday, 11th Week in Ordinary Time

Option 1
1.That the Church may treat what is holy with reverence, discerning how to offer the sacred gifts of the Gospel with wisdom and prudence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may follow the golden rule — doing to others what they would have done to themselves — as the foundation of all just law and governance, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who have lost their way, that they may find the narrow gate leading to life, narrow because it requires self-denial and faithful love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may choose the constricted road that leads to life, even when it is demanding, rather than the wide road that leads to destruction, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where Christ's golden rule is lived daily — each person treating neighbours as they themselves wish to be treated, 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 who walked the narrow way of the Gospel may now enter the joy of eternal life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may lead the Church through the narrow gate of truth and mercy, and guide all peoples toward the life that Christ promises, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may embrace the golden rule as the measure of their dealings with one another — for this is the law and the prophets in summary, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those seduced by the wide road of relativism or indifference, that they may hear Christ's call to enter the narrow gate and find the life that truly is life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may treasure the sacred things entrusted to us — faith, the sacraments, the Scriptures — and share them wisely and fruitfully, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community willing to embrace the demands of the narrow road, supporting one another with love in the daily challenge of discipleship, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who are discerning vocations, that they may find courage to choose the narrow, fruitful path.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died in God's friendship may pass through the narrow gate into life without end, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Pro Life Option
1.That the Church may apply the golden rule to every unborn child: do to them what you would have others do to you — protect them, welcome them, love them as you wish to be loved, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may enact the golden rule in law, choosing policies that defend the lives they would wish defended if the roles were reversed, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For mothers facing unexpected pregnancies, that they may find in our community the concrete support that makes the narrow, life-giving path possible and not overwhelming, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That those who advocate for the unborn may treat every woman with the same dignity and compassion they would wish to receive themselves, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may walk the narrow road of costly love — accompanying mothers, families, and children in need with patient, practical generosity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who staff pregnancy resource centres and walk the narrow road of daily service with mothers in need.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children who died before birth may pass through the narrow gate into the fulness of life Christ promised, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Saturday

Saturday, June 24, 2028

THE NATIVITY OF SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST

✚SolemnityLiturgical Color: White

Prayers of the Faithful for THE NATIVITY OF SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST

Option 1
1.That the Church, like Elizabeth and Zechariah rejoicing at John's birth, may always recognise the miraculous gift of new life and give thanks for God's faithfulness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders, hearing the name John — God is gracious — may govern by the same grace, choosing policies that protect and welcome the most vulnerable, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For parents who await a child with fear or uncertainty, that they may be strengthened by the story of Elizabeth and Zechariah, who received more than they dared hope, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may, like Zechariah, open our mouths to bless God for every gift of life He places before us, proclaiming His praise to all who will hear, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may wonder at the works of God in its midst and ask with joy: what then will this child be — for the hand of the Lord is with him, 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 who rejoiced in God's gifts may now join John and all the saints in their eternal song of praise, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may be, like John, a voice crying out in faithfulness, so that the hand of the Lord may be seen working through his ministry, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may recognise that every birth is a sign of God's gracious favour, and that every child is a word spoken by God into human history, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those whose faith has grown silent like Zechariah's, that the birth of new hope may loosen their tongues and fill their hearts with praise of God's mercy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may name our children for the saints and raise them, as John was raised, to grow strong in spirit and to know the Lord from their earliest years, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may see itself as a community from whose midst God calls His servants — and may it always ask with wonder: what will this child be? let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who are expecting a child, and for those who accompany them in joy and support.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may enter the eternal joy prepared for those, like John, in whom the hand of the Lord was at work, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Variations if Solemnity is not celebrated

Option 1
1.That the Church may always proclaim the golden rule as the heart of the moral life: do to others whatever you would have them do to you, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may govern by the golden rule, treating peoples and nations with the fairness and dignity they would wish for themselves, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who feel they have been treated unjustly, that they may find healing, and may their own experience lead them to greater compassion for others, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may enter through the narrow gate, embracing the self-giving love that Christ demands and finding in it the freedom and life that the wide road can never offer, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where the golden rule is lived concretely — each person treating the other with the respect and care they would wish to receive, 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 who walked the narrow road of the Gospel may now enter into life eternal, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may guide the Church to live the golden rule boldly, setting an example of treating every person — friend and enemy alike — as Christ teaches, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may recognise the golden rule as the summary of the law and the prophets — a guide to justice, peace, and human dignity woven into our very nature, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are weary from the demands of the narrow road, that they may find renewed energy in the companionship of the community and the grace of the sacraments, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may discern wisely what is holy and sacred, sharing the gifts of faith with prudence and generosity where they can bear fruit, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community where the golden rule shapes every relationship — how we welcome strangers, serve the poor, and treat one another in daily life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a deeper commitment to living the golden rule in our families, parishes, and communities.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may receive from God the mercy and love they showed to others in their earthly lives, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Sunday

Sunday, June 25, 2028

Wednesday, 11th Week in Ordinary Time

·FerialLiturgical Color: Green

Prayers of the Faithful for Wednesday in the 12th Week in Ordinary Time

Option 1
1.That the Church may always discern true from false prophets, measuring every teaching by its fruits — whether it draws people to holiness, mercy, and the living God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may be known by the real fruits of their governance — justice, security, and the flourishing of the poor — and not merely by their words, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who have been misled by false teachers or harmful ideologies, that they may find their way back to the truth that bears lasting good fruit, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may examine the fruits of our own lives honestly, asking whether our choices lead to life, love, and the service of God and neighbour, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a good tree bearing good fruit — visible to all through our charity, integrity, and care for the least among us, 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 who bore good fruit in their lives may now enjoy the eternal harvest of heaven, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that his ministry may be judged — as Christ teaches — by its fruits: unity, truth, mercy, and the strengthening of faith across the world, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may distinguish authentic guides from false prophets by asking: what fruit do they produce? Does it lead to dignity, peace, and God?, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those deceived by charlatans in faith, politics, or culture, that they may find their way to the good tree whose root is Christ and whose fruit is life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may root out from our own lives the thorns and thistles of self-deception, and cultivate instead the good fruit of humility, honesty, and love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be known by good fruit — not by programmes alone, but by the love and service that flow from a life rooted in Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For wisdom to discern good from harmful influences in our lives and communities.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be gathered like choice fruit into God's eternal kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Pro Life Option
1.That the Church may be a good tree bearing good fruit in her defence of life, known by works of mercy toward mothers, children, and families in need, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may judge every policy by its fruits — asking whether it leads to the protection and flourishing of human life or to its diminishment, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For mothers facing crisis pregnancies, that they may find around them a community bearing the good fruit of practical support, love, and hope rather than empty words, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That those who work to protect the unborn may be known by the good fruit of compassion — caring for mother and child alike without judgment or condemnation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a fruitful vine, bringing forth the good works of hospitality, material aid, and steadfast love for families who need it most, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who bear witness to the sanctity of life through quiet, daily acts of care and generosity.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all children who died before birth may blossom as eternal fruit in the garden of God's unending love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

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