Prayers of the Faithful This Week

Week of August 28 - September 3, 2028

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Monday

Monday, August 28, 2028

Saint Augustine, bishop and doctor of the Church

●MemorialLiturgical Color: White

Prayers of the Faithful for Saint Augustine, bishop and doctor of the Church

Option 1
1.That the Church, enlightened by the wisdom of St. Augustine, may always seek truth with a restless heart until she rests in God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may govern with justice and promote societies where people can freely seek truth and live in peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who are searching for God or struggling with intellectual doubts, that St. Augustine's journey may inspire them to find Christ, the Truth, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may have a deep love for Sacred Scripture and the Church's tradition, learning from St. Augustine to interpret them with faith and reason, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where faith seeks understanding, and where all are encouraged to grow in knowledge and love of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For theologians, scholars, and all who dedicate their lives to the study of divine truth.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who sought God with a sincere heart may now rejoice with St. Augustine in the eternal vision of His glory, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all bishops, that they may be true doctors of the faith, like St. Augustine, in expounding the mysteries of God's grace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil society may value intellectual pursuits and create an environment where the search for truth is honored, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are enslaved by sin or worldly desires, that St. Augustine's story of conversion may lead them to freedom in Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may learn from St. Augustine to confess our sins with humility and to trust completely in God's boundless mercy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community that cherishes the City of God, striving to live as citizens of heaven while on earth, 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 their restless hearts at peace in God, our ultimate rest and joy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Variations if Memorial is not celebrated

Option 1
1.That the Church may always stand watchful, her faith alive and her works of mercy unceasing, ready for the Lord when He comes, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That leaders of nations may govern with urgency and fidelity, knowing that all authority is on loan from God and will one day be rendered to Him, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who are spiritually drowsy or have grown complacent in their faith, that the Lord's call—'Stay awake!'—may stir them to renewed zeal, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be found like the faithful servant, distributing the bread of kindness and truth at the proper time when the Master arrives, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be one of watchful prayer and active service, never lulled into false security but always alert to the Lord's coming, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who have grown careless in their faith or have abandoned the practice of virtue.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed who kept faithful watch may now be received into the everlasting joy of the Master's house, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all bishops, that they may be faithful stewards of God's household, distributing sound doctrine and spiritual nourishment at the proper time, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil leaders may act with foresight and justice, never abusing their authority over those entrusted to their care, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who say in their hearts, 'My master is delayed,' and have put aside the demands of faith, that they may hear the call to return before it is too late, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may live as true servants of Christ, using every gift and talent He has given us for the building up of His kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community of faithful stewards, never idle in doing good, always ready for the Lord's unexpected arrival, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For deeper fidelity in our daily duties as disciples and stewards of God's gifts.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be found worthy servants who enter the joy of their Master's eternal kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Tuesday

Tuesday, August 29, 2028

The Passion of Saint John the Baptist, martyr

●MemorialLiturgical Color: Red

Prayers of the Faithful for The Passion of Saint John the Baptist

Option 1
1.That the Church, like St. John the Baptist, may always be a courageous voice for truth and justice, even when it means facing persecution or death, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may uphold moral law and reject all forms of corruption and self-indulgence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who suffer for speaking truth to power, or for defending the sanctity of marriage and family, that they may find strength in St. John's example, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may have the courage to live by our convictions, to repent of our sins, and to prepare the way for Christ in our hearts and in the world, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where the prophetic voice is honored and where all are committed to living in God's truth, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those imprisoned for their faith or for upholding moral principles.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all martyrs who died for the truth may rejoice with St. John the Baptist in the presence of the Lamb of God, 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 heralds of repentance and truth, like St. John the Baptist, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil society may protect those who speak out against injustice and promote a culture where truth is valued, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are enslaved by sin or worldly pleasures, that they may hear the call to conversion and find freedom in Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may decrease so that Christ may increase, always pointing to Him as the source of our salvation and hope, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community that embraces the call to ongoing conversion and witnesses boldly to the truth of the Gospel, 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 Christ's mercy, be prepared to meet Him in glory, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Variations if Memorial is not celebrated

Option 1
1.That the Church may always be vigilant and prepared for the Lord's coming, her lamps burning with faith and good works, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That leaders of nations may govern with wisdom and justice, always mindful of their accountability to God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are spiritually asleep or unprepared for Christ's return, that their hearts may be awakened by His grace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may live each day in joyful readiness for the Lord, using our talents for His glory and the good of others, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a people of watchful prayer and active service, eager to meet the Bridegroom when He comes, 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 kept watch for the Lord may now enter His eternal wedding feast, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may be a faithful and wise servant, guiding the Church in readiness for Christ's glorious return, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may recognize the signs of the times and prepare their hearts to meet the Lord with joy and peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are anxious about the future or the end of the world, that they may find comfort in Christ's promise to be with us always, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may not be found idle or distracted by worldly concerns when the Lord comes, but always alert in faith, hope, and charity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community that lives in constant expectation of the Lord, with our lives reflecting His light and love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a deeper spirit of prayer and vigilance in our spiritual lives as Christians.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may hear the joyful summons, 'Come, you blessed of my Father,' and enter His eternal kingdom of glory, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Wednesday

Wednesday, August 30, 2028

TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

✚SundayLiturgical Color: Green

Prayers of the Faithful for the Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Option 1
1.That the Church may not shrink from the mystery of the cross but proclaim it as the only path to resurrection and eternal life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That leaders of nations may be willing to sacrifice personal gain for the common good, carrying the cross of just and selfless service, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who carry heavy burdens, that they may find in Christ's cross the assurance that no suffering is wasted when united to His own, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may heed Christ's call—'Deny yourself, take up your cross, and follow me'—and respond with generous and undivided hearts, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may invest not in what is passing but in what endures—the kingdom of God and the lives of those entrusted to our care, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those scandalized by the cross or struggling to accept suffering as part of discipleship.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who took up their cross in this life may now share fully in Christ's resurrection glory, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may lead the Church by the way of the cross, not by the world's logic of self-preservation or earthly prestige, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.For all peoples, that they may come to know that true life is found not in grasping but in giving—'Whoever loses his life for my sake will find it,' let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who have suffered great loss, that in surrendering what they cannot keep, they may receive from Christ what they cannot lose, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may ask each day, 'What does it profit to gain the whole world but lose my soul?'—and freely choose Christ above every earthly ambition, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community of cross-bearers, encouraging one another on the costly but life-giving way of discipleship, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who struggle with the scandal of the cross, that faith may overcome doubt.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed who denied themselves and followed Christ may share in His risen life forever, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Alternate Prayers for the Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Option 1
1.That the Church may never give in to a theology of earthly triumph, but embrace the mystery of dying with Christ in order to rise with Him, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governments may pursue justice even at great cost, knowing that what serves God's kingdom endures while worldly power passes away, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those told to be silent about their faith, that they may find courage in the God who will repay each person according to their deeds, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may hold nothing above the call of Christ—'What would you give in exchange for your soul?'—and choose Him above every earthly comfort, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our community may be a place where following Christ is more valued than worldly security or human approval, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those wavering between the world and the Gospel, that they may choose the way of the cross.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who bore their cross in this life may inherit the kingdom prepared for those who followed Christ faithfully, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that the Church he leads may be built not on human wisdom but on Christ, who was crucified yet rose again in glory, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all who hold authority may correct rather than flatter, speaking truth with love even when it is unwelcome, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who struggle to accept God's plan for suffering, that they may move from Peter's instinctive resistance to wholehearted surrender to Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may set our minds on the things of God rather than the things of men, and allow Christ to conform us to His own image, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that every member may take up their unique cross and follow Christ, transforming our community through faithful love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those struggling with doubts about God's goodness in times of suffering.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may, by God's mercy, be found worthy of the glory that follows the cross, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Thursday

Thursday, August 31, 2028

Weekday

·FerialLiturgical Color: Green

Prayers of the Faithful for Monday of the Twenty-Second Week in Ordinary Time

Option 1
1.That the Church, anointed by the Spirit, may bring glad tidings to the poor in every age, proclaiming liberty to captives and sight to the blind in body and soul, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil leaders may create conditions where the poor are nourished, the oppressed are freed, and the vulnerable receive the care they deserve, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who have been rejected or scorned in their communities, that they may find in Christ—who was also driven out of His hometown—a source of comfort and hope, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may hear God's Word and receive it with open hearts, saying in wonder, 'Today this Scripture is fulfilled in our hearing,' let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where the year of the Lord's favor is lived—where the poor are welcomed, the broken are healed, and all find freedom in Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those rejected by family or community on account of their faith.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may enter into the fullness of the Lord's favor in the eternal kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all bishops, that they may be led by the Spirit to bring Good News not only to the familiar but to the distant, as Christ was sent to all peoples, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all nations may welcome God's grace wherever it flows—even beyond their borders, as Elijah went to the widow of Zarephath and Elisha healed Naaman the Syrian, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are foreigners, refugees, or outsiders, that they may find in the Church and in civil society the welcome that God extends to all without distinction, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may never become so familiar with the Gospel that we take it for granted, but always hear it with fresh wonder and renewed urgency, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that we may resist the temptation to keep God's grace for ourselves and instead share it generously with all who seek Him, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all immigrants and refugees seeking a new home and a fresh start in dignity.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be welcomed into the eternal homeland where all are strangers no longer, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Pro Life Option
1.That the Church, anointed by the Spirit, may bring glad tidings especially to the most vulnerable—the unborn children of our world and the mothers who carry them in difficult circumstances, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil authorities may pass laws that truly free those in crisis—offering real support to pregnant women who feel they have no choice, rather than leaving abortion as the only option, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For mothers in crisis pregnancies, that they may experience the year of the Lord's favor: practical help, genuine compassion, and the assurance that they and their children are not alone, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may boldly say, 'Today this Scripture is fulfilled,' as our community reaches out to women and families who need support in welcoming new life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For all children at risk of abortion, that we may be instruments of the liberty Christ proclaims—defending their right to be born and welcomed into a world of care and love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all pregnancy resource centers, maternity homes, and those who dedicate themselves to serving mothers in need.Lord, hear our prayer.
That all children lost before birth may be welcomed into God's eternal embrace, and their mothers find healing and peace in Christ's mercy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Friday

Friday, September 1, 2028

Weekday

·FerialLiturgical Color: Green

Prayers of the Faithful for Tuesday of the Twenty-Second Week in Ordinary Time

Option 1
1.That the Church may proclaim Christ's word with authority, never timid in confronting evil, knowing that even unclean spirits obey the Holy One of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil leaders may confront injustice and corruption with moral courage, not appeasing what is evil but commanding it to depart from public life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who are bound by sin, addiction, or spiritual darkness, that Christ may speak His liberating word—'Come out!'—and set them free without harm, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may open ourselves daily to the authority of Christ's teaching, letting His word astonish us, correct us, and transform our lives from within, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where the power of God's Word is proclaimed and experienced, drawing all people into freedom and light, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those tormented in mind or spirit, that Christ's healing authority may bring them peace.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed who submitted to Christ's word in this life may now rejoice in His eternal presence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all who teach in the Church, that they may speak with the authority Christ gives—not merely human opinion but the word of God that commands and transforms, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all nations may recognize what enslaves and destroys human dignity and reject it, just as the demon was commanded to depart and did not harm the man, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those afflicted by mental illness, spiritual oppression, or compulsive behaviors, that the Holy One of God may command these forces to release them and restore their peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may trust that He who spoke creation into being can speak new life into every darkness, and bring us from bondage to freedom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that the proclamation of the Word at Mass may cast out fear and draw our whole community deeper into the freedom of the children of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For catechists, preachers, and teachers of the faith, that they may speak with the authority of Christ.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may hear Christ's voice commanding them to rise and enter into everlasting life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Pro Life Option
1.That the Church may speak with Christ's authority to a culture that promotes abortion, proclaiming with power that every human life is sacred and irreplaceable, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil leaders may legislate boldly in defense of unborn children, hearing God's word commanding the forces of death to depart, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For women in crisis pregnancies who feel bound by fear, pressure, or impossible circumstances, that Christ may speak His liberating word and open a way forward with their child, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be bold witnesses to life in our families, schools, and public square, trusting in the authority of Christ over every culture of death, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For all children threatened by abortion, that just as Christ cast out the unclean spirit without harm to the man, may God protect these little ones from all that would destroy them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all crisis pregnancy counselors and those who speak Christ's liberating word to women in need.Lord, hear our prayer.
That all children lost before birth may rest in the arms of the Holy One of God, who knows and loves each one by name, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Saturday

Saturday, September 2, 2028

Weekday

·FerialLiturgical Color: Green

Prayers of the Faithful for Wednesday of the Twenty-Second Week in Ordinary Time

Option 1
1.That the Church may always be sent outward—never clinging to familiar places, but going with Christ to the other towns where the Good News must also be proclaimed, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil leaders may care for the feverish—those burdened by poverty, disease, and injustice—with the urgency and tenderness of the God who heals each person He encounters, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who are sick, that Jesus—who laid hands on each one individually at sunset—may touch each of them with His healing mercy, letting no one feel overlooked or forgotten, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may follow Christ's example of withdrawing to pray at daybreak, so that our service to others may flow from a deep encounter with the Father, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be sent outward in mission, never hoarding God's grace but carrying it to every corner where it is needed most, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who are seriously ill and for those who care for them with love and dedication.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may now rest in the fullness of God's eternal healing and life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all pastors, that they may follow Christ's compulsion: 'I must proclaim the good news to the other towns also, because for this purpose I was sent,' let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all governments may prioritize the health and wellbeing of their citizens, recognizing that true healing of society comes from serving the most vulnerable, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those the world has given up on—the chronically ill, the forgotten, the marginalized—that Christ, who healed all brought to Him, may lay His hands on each of them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may not prevent Christ from moving freely in our lives, but let Him be Lord of our direction, even when He calls us beyond our comfort, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may rise early to pray and then go out in mission, never keeping the Lord's grace confined within its own walls, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all medical professionals, nurses, and caregivers who serve the sick with Christ's own compassion.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be received by the Son of God, who came to heal and to save, into His kingdom of wholeness and peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Pro Life Option
1.That the Church may bring Christ's healing to every wound, proclaiming the Good News of God's mercy to all who are scarred by a culture that treats the unborn as disposable, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil authorities may promote genuine healing rather than harm, supporting women and children rather than funding the destruction of innocent life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For women experiencing post-abortion grief, that the Son of God who laid His hands on each person brought to Him may touch each of them and restore their peace and dignity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may join Christ's mission to the 'other towns'—boldly proclaiming the Good News of God's love for every life to cultures that have accepted abortion as a solution, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For all children whose lives are threatened before birth, that God, who commands even demons to be silent, may defend them and bring them safely into a world of love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who minister healing and hope to women recovering from the trauma of abortion.Lord, hear our prayer.
That all children lost before birth may rest in the arms of the Son of God who laid hands on each with love, and their mothers find healing in His mercy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Sunday

Sunday, September 3, 2028

Saint Gregory the Great, pope and doctor of the Church

●MemorialLiturgical Color: White

Prayers of the Faithful for Saint Gregory the Great

Option 1
1.That the Church, inspired by Pope St. Gregory the Great's pastoral zeal and wisdom, may always be a faithful shepherd to God's people, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may govern with a spirit of service, caring for the needs of their people with justice and compassion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all pastors, missionaries, and those who serve the Church, that they may be filled with the wisdom and dedication of St. Gregory, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may have a deep love for the liturgy and sacred music, recognizing their power to lift our hearts to God, as St. Gregory taught, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where faith is lived with integrity and where all are committed to serving God and neighbor, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For the unity of Christians and for the spread of the Gospel to all nations.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who served the Church with pastoral love may rejoice with St. Gregory the Great in God's eternal kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may be a true 'servant of the servants of God,' like St. Gregory, guiding the Church with humility and strength, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil society may value wisdom, learning, and the spiritual heritage of humanity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are called to positions of leadership in the Church, that they may be models of holiness and pastoral care, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be attentive to the needs of the poor and suffering, following St. Gregory's example of charitable service, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community that cherishes sacred tradition and actively works to bring Christ's love to all, 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 by Christ, the Good Shepherd, into His eternal fold, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Variations if Memorial is not celebrated

Option 1
1.That the Church may always trust in Christ's word to put out into the deep, even when human efforts alone have yielded nothing, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That leaders of nations may be willing to venture into difficult waters, taking bold initiatives for peace and the common good, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those discouraged by failure in their efforts for the Gospel, that Christ's word—'At your command I will lower the nets'—may renew their trust, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may hear Christ's call to leave what is comfortable and follow Him as fishers of men and women for His kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community of apostolic zeal, casting wide the net of God's love into the surrounding neighborhoods and communities, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who feel unworthy of God's call, that like Simon Peter they may hear: 'Do not be afraid.'Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who left everything to follow Christ may now share in the abundant catch of eternal life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may guide the Church with the boldness of Peter, launching out into the deep waters of our time and trusting in Christ's power, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may recognize the miraculous power of God at work in history and be drawn to faith in Jesus Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those hesitant to answer God's call because of past failures or feelings of unworthiness, that Christ's 'Do not be afraid' may overcome their fear, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may not remain near the comfortable shore of easy faith, but launch into the deep with Peter's humble obedience at Christ's command, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may actively draw others to Christ, casting wide the net of His mercy and truth in every direction, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For an increase in vocations to the priesthood and religious life, to be fishers of men.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be gathered by Christ into the eternal nets of His kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

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