Prayers of the Faithful This Week

Week of September 4 - September 10, 2028

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Monday

Monday, September 4, 2028

Weekday

·FerialLiturgical Color: Green

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

Option 1
1.That the Church may always be open to the new wine of the Gospel, never rigidly clinging to old habits that cannot contain it, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil leaders may embrace necessary renewal and reform, not sacrificing what is good for what is merely familiar and comfortable, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who have grown complacent in their faith, that they may recognize the presence of the Bridegroom and be drawn into joyful renewal, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be fresh wineskins—flexible and open to the Holy Spirit's movements—never resisting God's call to grow and deepen in love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our community may honor what is truly good in the tradition while remaining open to new ways of proclaiming the Gospel with power, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who have drifted from the Church, that they may taste the new wine of God's mercy and return.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may now drink the new wine of eternal joy at God's heavenly wedding feast, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all bishops, that they may lead the Church in seasons of fasting and feasting alike, guided always by the presence of the Bridegroom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all nations may discern what truly endures and what must change, not equating mere familiarity with truth, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who find it hard to embrace renewal in faith or in life, that the joy of the Bridegroom's presence may gently open their hearts, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may fast and pray sincerely when the Lord seems distant, and feast with genuine joy when we encounter Him in prayer, Word, and Eucharist, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community of both fasting and celebration—formed in discipline and alive with the joy of Christ's presence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those going through spiritual dryness, that they may persevere in faith until the Bridegroom's joy returns.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may rejoice at the eternal wedding feast of the Lamb, where new wine flows without end, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Pro Life Option
1.That the Church may be a fresh wineskin—offering new structures of genuine support to pregnant women in crisis, not patching old inadequate systems but building real alternatives to abortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil authorities may invest in new and generous support for women and families facing difficult pregnancies, rather than funding abortion as a quick patch to a deeper social wound, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For pregnant women who fear their lives cannot hold this new gift of life, that they may discover in Christ fresh wineskins of hope, community, and practical support, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be renewed ourselves—making our parish and homes genuinely welcoming to mothers and children—not clinging to convenient but inadequate old responses, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For unborn children who are the new wine of God's creative love: that we may be worthy wineskins, protecting and welcoming them into a world of care, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all pregnancy resource centers and maternity homes that provide fresh wineskins of support and love for mothers in need.Lord, hear our prayer.
That all children lost before birth may drink the new wine of God's eternal kingdom, and their mothers find healing in the mercy of the Bridegroom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Tuesday

Tuesday, September 5, 2028

Saint Teresa of Calcutta, religious

○Optional MemorialLiturgical Color: White

Prayers of the Faithful for Saint Teresa of Calcutta, religious

Option 1
1.That the Church, inspired by St. Teresa of Calcutta's selfless love for the poorest of the poor, may always be a beacon of Christ's compassion in the world, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may prioritize the needs of the destitute, the dying, and the marginalized in their policies and actions, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who serve the poor and suffering, especially the Missionaries of Charity, that they may be filled with the joy and strength of St. Teresa, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may learn from Mother Teresa to see Christ in the distressing disguise of the poor and to serve Him with wholehearted love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where the cry of the poor is heard and where all are committed to works of mercy and charity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who feel unwanted, unloved, or uncared for.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who ministered to Christ in the poor may now rejoice with St. Teresa of Calcutta in God's eternal kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all pastors, that they may encourage a deep love for the poor and a commitment to social justice, like St. Teresa, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil society may recognize the inherent dignity of every human person, especially the most vulnerable and forgotten, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are struggling with spiritual darkness or a sense of God's absence, that St. Teresa's witness may bring them hope, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may not be afraid to embrace poverty of spirit and to find our treasure in serving Christ in those who have nothing, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community that actively seeks out and serves the poorest of the poor in our midst, 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, who identifies with the least of His brothers and sisters, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Variations if Optional Memorial is not celebrated

Option 1
1.That the Church, guided by Christ who is Lord of the Sabbath, may never allow rigid legalism to crowd out mercy and compassion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil leaders may govern with the wisdom to know when law serves the common good and when genuine human need must take priority, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who feel condemned by strict human judgment, that they may find in Christ the true fulfillment of the law—mercy and life—not condemnation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may honor the Lord's Day not merely by external observance but by entering the restful, merciful presence of Him who is Lord of the Sabbath, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where God's law is embraced in its fullness—as love, mercy, and truth—never reduced to cold rule-keeping, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those bound by scrupulosity or excessive fear of divine judgment, that Christ's mercy may set them free.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may enter into the eternal Sabbath rest of God's kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all bishops, that they may interpret the Church's laws in the spirit of Christ—always in service of the human person and the glory of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all nations may discern what laws truly serve their people and what needs reform, guided always by justice and compassion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those hurt by rigid or unfeeling application of rules, that they may encounter the living Christ who honors the spirit of the law above the letter, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may approach Sunday Mass not out of legal obligation alone but with the joy of those who know the Son of Man is truly present in our midst, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community where God's commandments are lived as expressions of love, never as burdens that crush the spirit, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a deeper embrace of the Lord's Day as a gift of rest and renewal, not merely a legal obligation.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be found worthy to enter the Sabbath rest that remains for the people of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Wednesday

Wednesday, September 6, 2028

TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

✚SundayLiturgical Color: Green

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

Option 1
1.That the Church may be a community of courageous fraternal love—never avoiding difficult conversations but practicing the gentle correction that leads to reconciliation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil leaders may seek reconciliation before confrontation, building cultures of dialogue where grievances are heard and wrongs are addressed justly, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who have been hurt by another member of the community, that they may find the courage to speak truth in love and the grace to forgive, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may trust in Christ's promise—'Where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I in the midst of them'—and boldly bring every need before Him, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where correction is offered with love, wounds are healed, and no one is left behind or written off, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those estranged from family or friends, that the grace of reconciliation may open a new path.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed who sought peace in this life may now rejoice in the perfect communion of God's 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 exercise the authority of binding and loosing with wisdom, pastoral charity, and deep fidelity to the Lord, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all nations may build structures of accountability and reconciliation rather than cultures of avoidance and impunity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who have been excluded or treated as outcasts, that they may know they are never beyond the reach of God's mercy and the Church's care, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may take seriously our responsibility to one another—speaking truth in love, seeking to win our brothers and sisters rather than condemn them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community where two or three regularly gather in Christ's name, trusting in His presence and power in their midst, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For the gift of humility to receive correction with an open heart.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be loosed from every bond and welcomed into the eternal freedom of God's kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Alternate Prayers for the Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Option 1
1.That the Church may be a community of prayer that trusts in Christ's promise—'Where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I'—and brings every need confidently before the Father, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may engage in genuine dialogue and seek common agreement, knowing that what is decided in truth and justice has God's blessing, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who have hardened their hearts against reconciliation, that the grace of the Holy Spirit may soften them and make them willing to hear, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may never give up on the possibility of reconciliation, but persist patiently through all the steps Christ has given us for winning back a brother or sister, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our community may be a place where prayer binds us together in Christ's name, and where His presence transforms every gathering into an encounter with the living God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who minister as mediators, counselors, or facilitators of reconciliation.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may be gathered into the eternal assembly where Christ is present among His people for ever, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that the whole Church may be united in prayer, drawing on the promise of Christ that the Father hears when even two or three agree in His name, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may find ways to engage in truthful dialogue and build societies where justice and mercy walk together, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who feel they cannot be forgiven or restored to community, that they may hear the voice of Christ calling them back with patient, persistent love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may take the risk of honest conversation about wrongs done, trusting that the Spirit who binds and looses is at work wherever His name is invoked, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that every gathering in Christ's name—large or small—may be transformed by His promised presence into a true meeting of hearts and minds, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For the grace to bind wounds with love and loose bonds of resentment and unforgiveness.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be gathered into the eternal communion where Christ is forever present among His own, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Thursday

Thursday, September 7, 2028

Weekday

·FerialLiturgical Color: Green

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

Option 1
1.That the Church may always do good and save life—never silenced by fear of accusation—following the example of Jesus who healed even when watched and judged, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil leaders may have the courage to choose what saves lives and restores dignity, even when it means challenging entrenched opposition, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who are spiritually or physically withered—those whose gifts have been suppressed, whose hope has dried up—that Jesus may say, 'Stretch out your hand,' and restore them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may ask with Christ: 'Is it lawful to do good rather than to do evil, to save life rather than to destroy it?'—and always choose the side of mercy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our community may be a place where no one's gifts are left withered and neglected, but where all are invited to stretch out in service and love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those whose potential has been suppressed by illness, injustice, or circumstance.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may have every weakness restored in the fullness of God's eternal life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all bishops, that they may challenge easy religion that prefers rules to mercy, and always choose the harder path of love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all nations may be governed by laws that protect and heal, not laws that watch for opportunities to accuse or punish the vulnerable, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who have been watched with suspicion in their faith communities, that the healing gaze of Christ—not the gaze of those who judge—may be what defines them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may not be filled with fury when God's mercy disrupts our expectations, but rejoice that the Son of Man has authority to save and restore, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a place where people can come and stand in the middle—known, seen, and healed—not hiding from fear of judgment, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who have been judged harshly within the Church, that Christ's healing gaze may restore them.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be raised with every withered thing in them made whole and new in Christ's resurrection, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Pro Life Option
1.That the Church may be the voice that asks aloud: 'Is it lawful to destroy life rather than to save it?'—speaking for unborn children who have no voice in our legal systems, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may feel the gaze of Christ upon them when they deliberate over life, and choose what saves rather than what destroys, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For women in crisis pregnancies who are watched with suspicion rather than welcomed with help—judged rather than assisted—that they may encounter communities that restore rather than condemn, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may stretch out our hands in defense of the unborn with moral courage, even when it invites opposition and accusation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For all unborn children at risk of abortion: that He who restored the withered hand may extend His protection over every child whose life is threatened, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all pro-life advocates who face social pressure and accusation for defending the unborn.Lord, hear our prayer.
That all children lost before birth may be restored to fullness of life in God's eternal kingdom, where no life is withered or discarded, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Friday

Friday, September 8, 2028

THE NATIVITY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

✦FeastLiturgical Color: White

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

Option 1
1.That the Church, celebrating the birth of Mary, the dawn of our salvation, may always radiate the light of Christ to the world, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may be inspired by Mary's purity and humility to govern with justice and promote the dignity of all, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who are celebrating their birthdays, and for all young children, that they may grow in wisdom, age, and grace, like the child Mary, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may imitate Mary's faith and obedience, always ready to say 'yes' to God's plan for our lives, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community, honoring the Nativity of Our Lady, may be a place where new life in Christ is cherished and nurtured, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all parents, that they may welcome children as gifts from God.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed who loved Mary as their mother may now rejoice with her in the eternal birthday feast 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 lead the faithful to a deeper love for Mary, the Mother of God and our mother, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all humanity may recognize the gift of Mary's birth as a sign of God's immense love and His plan for our redemption, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are struggling with infertility or who long for children, that Mary's miraculous birth may bring them hope, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our lives may be filled with the joyful hope that Mary's birth heralded – the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that our devotion to Mary may lead us to a closer union with her Son and a more fervent life of discipleship, 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 presented by Mary to her Son and welcomed into His eternal kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Variations if Feast is not celebrated

Option 1
1.That the Church may always pray before making major decisions, following Christ who spent the entire night in prayer before choosing the Twelve, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil leaders may seek wisdom and discernment in prayer before exercising authority over others, never acting from mere ambition or self-interest, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who are called to serve God's people in any capacity, that their calling may be confirmed in prayer and sustained by His grace throughout their lives, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be open to God's call in whatever form it takes, trusting that He who chose fishermen and tax collectors can work powerfully through us too, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a gathering from which the power of Christ flows outward, healing all who come to touch Him in word and sacrament, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For an increase in priestly and religious vocations, that the Lord may send new apostles to His harvest.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who were called and chosen in this life may now share in the eternal fellowship of the apostles in God's kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all bishops, successors of the apostles chosen after a night in prayer, that they may exercise their office with the same fidelity and holy boldness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all nations may be blessed by men and women who have heard God's call and dedicated their lives to serving others with apostolic love and courage, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who feel they are not the 'right type' to be called by God, that they may remember He chose not the powerful but the faithful—fishermen, tax collectors, and zealots among them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may seek the Lord in prayer especially before great decisions, trusting that He leads and sustains those who ask Him with humble and open hearts, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community from which power goes out to touch and heal—a place where all who come find the grace they need in Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those discerning a call to priesthood, religious life, or lay ministry.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be welcomed into the eternal assembly of those whom Christ called and chose, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Saturday

Saturday, September 9, 2028

Saint Peter Claver, priest

●MemorialLiturgical Color: White

Prayers of the Faithful for Saint Peter Claver, priest

Option 1
1.That the Church, inspired by St. Peter Claver's heroic service to enslaved peoples, may always be a champion of human dignity and a voice for the oppressed, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may work tirelessly to eradicate all forms of slavery, trafficking, and racial injustice in our time, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who suffer from discrimination, exploitation, or marginalization, that they may find hope and support through the Church's ministry, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may have the courage of St. Peter Claver to serve Christ in the poorest and most abandoned, recognizing His presence in them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where every person is treated with dignity and respect, and where all work for justice and equality, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For an end to human trafficking and all forms of modern slavery.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who dedicated their lives to serving the enslaved and oppressed may rejoice with St. Peter Claver in God's kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all pastors, that they may be true servants of the servants of God, like St. Peter Claver, especially to those on the peripheries, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil society may create structures that promote justice and protect the rights of all, particularly the most vulnerable, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are tempted by prejudice or indifference to the suffering of others, that St. Peter Claver's example may convert their hearts, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be willing to embrace personal sacrifice and discomfort in order to bring Christ's love and healing to those in need, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community that actively seeks out and serves the marginalized in our midst, reflecting the compassion of Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For our sick, bereaved, etc., special projects or events.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be welcomed into the eternal embrace of God, who shows no partiality, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Variations if Memorial is not celebrated

Option 1
1.That the Church may fearlessly proclaim the beatitudes as the true program of Christian life, consoling the poor and challenging the comfortable, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil leaders may govern in favor of those who weep and hunger, not those whose prosperity already provides its own consolation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who weep, who hunger, who are excluded and insulted for Christ's sake, that they may embrace the paradox of blessing and leap for joy at the promise of the kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be willing to be counted among the poor and the weeping—choosing God's kingdom over worldly security—rather than seek the consolation the world offers now, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where the beatitudes are lived and celebrated, and where the excluded find welcome and the grieving find comfort, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those suffering persecution for their Christian faith or moral convictions.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed who were poor in spirit may now inherit the kingdom of heaven, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all bishops, that they may speak the woes as clearly as the beatitudes, willing to challenge the wealthy and powerful when the Gospel demands it, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all nations may be governed in a way that reverses present inequalities—filling the hungry with good things and raising the lowly from their distress, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who enjoy abundance yet feel spiritually empty, that Christ's word—'Woe to you who are rich'—may awaken them to what truly satisfies, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may not hunger for the world's approval—'Woe when all speak well of you'—but seek only to please God by a life of integrity and love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may take its comfort not in worldly security but in the blessedness Christ promises to the poor, the hungry, and the grieving, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For the grace to embrace spiritual poverty and dependence on God rather than self-sufficiency.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may enter the kingdom where every tear is wiped away and every hunger satisfied in God's eternal abundance, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Sunday

Sunday, September 10, 2028

Weekday

·FerialLiturgical Color: Green

Prayers of the Faithful for Thursday of the Twenty-Third Week in Ordinary Time

Option 1
1.That the Church may be a community of merciful love—loving enemies, blessing those who curse her, and refusing to repay evil with evil, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil leaders may pursue the good of all, including those who oppose them, governing for the common benefit rather than for partisan advantage, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who have been betrayed, mistreated, or cursed by others, that the grace of Christ may enable them to pray for those who have hurt them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may apply the Golden Rule in every relationship—doing to others what we wish they would do to us—especially with those we find most difficult, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place of generous mercy, where the measure we give is always greater than the measure we have received, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those struggling to forgive, that the grace of Christ's mercy may flow through them to those who have wounded them.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed who loved their enemies and showed mercy may now receive the mercy of God in full measure, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all bishops, that they may be children of the Most High—showing merciful love to all, as the Father is good to the ungrateful and the wicked, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all nations may adopt the Golden Rule as the foundation of their laws and international relations, knowing that the measure they use will be measured back to them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those in situations of conflict or personal enmity, that the command to love enemies may take root in their hearts and begin to transform their circumstances, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may stop condemning and judging—recognizing the measure we use for others will be used for us—and instead extend the generous mercy we ourselves need, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that forgiving the unforgivable and loving the unlovable may not remain an ideal but become a daily practice sustained by prayer and grace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who have been deeply wronged, that they may find in Christ the strength to bless rather than curse.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may receive the measure of God's mercy that surpasses all earthly measure, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Pro Life Option
1.That the Church may love without condition—doing good to those considered inconvenient, giving to those who cannot give back—following the Golden Rule with the most vulnerable in our midst, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil authorities may apply the Golden Rule to the unborn: providing for the most defenseless what we ourselves would want if we were in their position, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For mothers in difficult pregnancies who feel abandoned by society, culture, or family, that they may encounter a Church that loves unconditionally and expects nothing in return, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may not judge pregnant women in crisis but extend the mercy we ourselves need, remembering: 'The measure you measure will be measured back to you,' let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For unborn children who cannot reciprocate love or advocate for themselves, that we may love them as the Father loves the ungrateful—expecting nothing back, giving everything freely, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who love mothers in crisis without conditions or expectations of return.Lord, hear our prayer.
That all children lost before birth may receive the full measure of God's mercy and love in His eternal kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

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