Prayers of the Faithful This Week

Week of September 11 - September 17, 2028

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Monday

Monday, September 11, 2028

Weekday

·FerialLiturgical Color: Green

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

Option 1
1.That the Church may always examine her own failures before pointing out the failures of the world, practicing the humility Christ demands of those who would lead others, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil leaders may govern with genuine self-awareness, not demanding of others what they themselves refuse to do or be, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those struggling with hypocrisy in themselves, or feeling scandalized by it in others, that the honest gaze of Christ may help them first see clearly in themselves, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may have the courage to remove the great logs from our own eyes—our self-deception, pride, and inconsistency—before we offer to correct our brothers and sisters, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our community may be a place of humble self-reflection, where correction begins with each person's own heart rather than with pointing fingers at others, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who have been spiritually harmed by hypocritical leaders, that their faith may be restored.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who strove for integrity of heart may now see God face to face in His eternal clarity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all teachers of the faith, that they may take the log from their own eye first, leading not from self-righteousness but from shared weakness and God's mercy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may embrace honest self-examination and resist the temptation to project onto others what they refuse to see in themselves, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those misled by blind guides—teachers or communities that cannot see clearly—that Christ, the true teacher, may lead them to clarity and truth, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may submit to Christ's school of discipleship, where the teacher shapes the student in His own image through prayer, humility, and patient formation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community of continual conversion—where leaders and members alike practice the humility of the plank before the charity of the splinter, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For the humility to accept correction and the wisdom to offer it with compassion.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be led by Christ the teacher who sees clearly into eternal light and truth, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Pro Life Option
1.That the Church may first remove the log of indifference to struggling mothers from her own eye, then speak with full credibility for the unborn who have no voice, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may practice honest self-examination—asking what kind of world they are building for the most vulnerable—before deciding the fate of unborn children, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For women who were misled by blind guides—misleading counselors, cultural pressure, or circumstance—into choosing abortion, that Christ the true Teacher may bring them to healing, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may not project the splinter of wrongful choice onto desperate women while ignoring the log of inadequate support and social abandonment that leaves abortion seeming the only option, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For all unborn children unseen by those around them—dismissed by the blind—that the clear and loving gaze of God may see and protect each one of them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For women led astray by poor counsel into abortion, that Christ the true Teacher may lead them to healing and truth.Lord, hear our prayer.
That all children lost before birth may be seen clearly by God, in whose sight every life is precious, and welcomed into His eternal kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Tuesday

Tuesday, September 12, 2028

The Most Holy Name of Mary

○Optional MemorialLiturgical Color: White

Prayers of the Faithful for The Most Holy Name of Mary

Option 1
1.That the Church, invoking the Holy Name of Mary, may always find protection and guidance in her maternal care, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may seek Mary's intercession for peace and wisdom in their governance, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who are devoted to the Name of Mary, that their faith may be strengthened and their prayers heard through her powerful intercession, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may call upon the Name of Mary with confidence in times of temptation, trial, and joy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community, honoring the Holy Name of Mary, may be a place where her virtues are imitated and her Son is glorified, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who are struggling or in distress, that they may find comfort in calling upon Mary's name.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who honored the Name of Mary in this life may now rejoice with her in the eternal presence of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that under the patronage of Mary's Holy Name, he may lead the Church with wisdom and love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all nations may be brought under the protection of Mary, Star of the Sea, and find safe passage to her Son, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are forgetful of Mary or hesitant in their devotion, that they may discover the power and sweetness of her Holy Name, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our families may be consecrated to Mary and frequently invoke her name for guidance and protection, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community that cherishes the Holy Name of Mary and seeks her intercession in all its needs, 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 called upon Mary's name may be presented by her to Jesus in glory, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Variations if Optional Memorial is not celebrated

Option 1
1.That the Church may be a good tree bearing good fruit—judged by the quality of her life and service, not merely by her words or external appearance, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil leaders may be people of genuine integrity, whose public fruits of justice and service grow from the deep roots of true virtue, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who feel their lives produce only bad fruit, that they may be grafted onto Christ the good vine and bear fruit that lasts into eternal life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may not say 'Lord, Lord' with our lips only, but do what Jesus commands—building our lives on His word through prayer, love, and daily faithful service, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our community may be a house built upon rock—weathering every storm because its foundation is hearing and doing the word of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those going through storms of grief, illness, or doubt, that their house built on Christ may hold firm.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed who heard and acted on God's word may now dwell safely in His eternal house, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all pastors, that their ministry may produce the good fruit of holy people, transformed communities, and lives rebuilt on the solid rock of Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all nations may build their social structures on the enduring foundations of truth, justice, and love, not on the sand of self-interest and expediency, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those whose faith has been shaken by storms of suffering or doubt, that they may discover Christ as their firm foundation and return to Him with confidence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may judge rightly—beginning always with ourselves—choosing what truly produces good fruit over what merely appears virtuous to the outside world, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a tree known for its fruit: active charity, genuine worship, honest community, and lives that truly reflect the word they have heard, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who are rebuilding their lives after collapse, that Christ may be their new and unshakeable foundation.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may find their eternal dwelling in the house the Lord has built on rock, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Wednesday

Wednesday, September 13, 2028

TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

✚SundayLiturgical Color: Green

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

Option 1
1.That the Church may model forgiveness without limit—seventy-seven times—never keeping a record of wrongs but extending God's boundless mercy to all, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil leaders may seek reconciliation and peace, choosing forgiveness over retribution in resolving conflicts among peoples and nations, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those burdened by inability to forgive—whose unforgiven debt chains them as much as their debtors—that God's grace may loosen those chains, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may receive God's infinite mercy for our own vast debts of sin, and freely extend that same mercy to those who have wronged us, however small their debt, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where forgiveness is freely offered and received, where no one is choked by another's refusal to release old grievances, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who carry deep wounds of betrayal or injustice, that God's healing may make forgiveness possible.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed who sought God's forgiveness may now rest in the perfect mercy of His 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 be ministers of God's scandalous mercy—a mercy that cancels ten thousand talents—helping others experience its liberating power, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all nations may cultivate cultures of forgiveness and restoration rather than cultures of retribution and revenge, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who find it impossible to forgive themselves, who are tormented by their own guilt, that the King who cancels impossible debts may set them free, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may honestly ask ourselves whether we have forgiven others as God has forgiven us—and where we have not, humbly return to the source of all mercy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a school of forgiveness where the parable of the unforgiving servant is not a cautionary tale about others but a mirror held up to ourselves, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a deeper participation in the Sacrament of Reconciliation as the place where our enormous debts are cancelled.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may find in God a King who settles all accounts with mercy, welcoming them into eternal peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Alternate Prayers for the Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Option 1
1.That the Church may never demand of others what she has freely received from God—boundless mercy—but always give back what she herself has been given, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governments may build restorative systems that heal wounds rather than perpetuate cycles of debt, punishment, and retaliation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those imprisoned by bitterness—whose unforgiveness has become a kind of self-imposed torment—that they may be released through the miracle of genuine forgiveness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may grasp how much we ourselves have been forgiven—the ten thousand talents of our own sin—and let that understanding make forgiveness of others not only possible but natural, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our community may be characterized by a generosity of heart that releases others from their debts to us, as God has released us from our far greater debt to Him, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For the grace to forgive 'from the heart'—not merely in word but in the deep releasing of old wounds.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed who forgave their neighbors may now receive the mercy that surpasses all measure from God their Father, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that the Church he leads may go again and again to the King for forgiveness of her own failings, and from that encounter, forgive others without limit, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may discover that the path to peace runs through forgiveness—personal and communal—and that no human debt is too great for God's mercy to cancel, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those tormented by guilt over sins they cannot believe God would forgive, that they may meet the King who cancels ten thousand talents and hear: 'I forgive you all that debt,' let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may not choke our brothers and sisters with rigid demands, forgetting that we ourselves stand only because of God's undeserved and boundless grace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that forgiving from the heart may be taught by word and example, and that the released may experience the freedom only forgiveness can give, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For the gift of a merciful heart—one that forgives not seven times but seventy-seven times.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be welcomed into the kingdom where the Father settles every account with mercy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Thursday

Thursday, September 14, 2028

THE EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS

✦FeastLiturgical Color: Red

Prayers of the Faithful for THE EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS

Option 1
1.That the Church may always glory in the Cross of Christ, proclaiming it as the sign of God's triumphant love and our salvation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may look to the Cross for wisdom, seeking to lift up the lowly and to overcome evil with good, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who are burdened by heavy crosses of suffering, illness, or persecution, that they may find strength and hope in the saving power of Christ's Cross, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may embrace our own daily crosses with faith and love, uniting our sufferings with Christ's for the redemption of the world, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community, venerating the Holy Cross, may be a people who live by its power, finding life and victory in Christ crucified and risen, 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 were signed with the Cross in baptism may now share in its eternal triumph, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all pastors, that they may preach Christ crucified, the power of God and the wisdom of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all humanity may be drawn to the exalted Cross of Christ, finding in it the source of forgiveness, healing, and reconciliation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who reject the Cross or see it as foolishness, that their eyes may be opened to its saving mystery, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may not be ashamed of the Cross of Our Lord Jesus Christ, but see it as our only hope and our path to glory, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that our devotion to the Holy Cross may lead us to a deeper conversion and a more committed life of discipleship, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a greater love and reverence for the sign of our salvation, the Holy Cross.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may, through the mystery of the Cross, be brought to the glory of the resurrection, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Variations if Feast is not celebrated

Option 1
1.That the Church may be moved to intercede for all in need—as the elders interceded for the centurion—bringing the needs of others before Christ with urgency and faith, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil leaders may recognize that their authority is always in service of others, following the example of the centurion whose power was used to seek help for his servant, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who are ill or suffering, that they may find around them people who intercede for them with faith—bringing their need to Christ and trusting in His word alone, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may approach the Eucharist with the centurion's humility: 'Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed,' let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our community may be one of active intercession, where no one suffers alone but all bring one another's needs before the Lord who heals with a single word, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who care for sick relatives or friends, that they may be sustained by the centurion's faith.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who believed that 'only say the word' is enough may now see Christ face to face in eternal glory, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all bishops, that they may marvel at faith found in unexpected places—outside the usual circles of the Church—and receive it with joy, as Jesus marveled at the centurion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all nations may recognize in Christ the One whose word heals across every distance, bringing wholeness to individuals and to societies, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who feel unworthy to approach Christ, that they may discover that precisely this humility—'I am not worthy even to come to you'—is the faith that moves the Lord, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may trust that Christ's word—spoken at Mass, in the sacraments, and in personal prayer—reaches beyond all distance to heal what we cannot heal ourselves, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community that intercedes faithfully for one another, bringing the centurion's faith and humility to every need laid before the Lord, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For the grace of genuine humility before God—that recognizing our unworthiness may increase our trust in Him.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be healed of every wound and welcomed into the eternal dwelling where Christ waits for them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Friday

Friday, September 15, 2028

Our Lady of Sorrows

●MemorialLiturgical Color: White

Prayers of the Faithful for Our Lady of Sorrows

Option 1
1.That the Church, sharing in the sorrows of Mary at the foot of the Cross, may always be a compassionate mother to all who suffer, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governments may adequately fund mental health and bereavement support services for those overwhelmed by grief and loss, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For the grieving, especially bereaved parents and spouses, that they may find consolation in Mary who stood faithfully beneath the Cross, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may learn from Mary to stand faithfully by the cross of Christ in our own lives and in the lives of others, offering our compassion and prayer, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place of solace and support for all who are sorrowful, reflecting Mary's tender, maternal care, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For mothers who have lost children, and for all who mourn.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed who endured sorrows with faith may now rejoice with Mary, Queen of Heaven, in eternal consolation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all pastors, that they may be ministers of comfort and hope, like Mary, to those whose hearts are heavy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governments may protect and fund hospice and palliative care for the dying and those who accompany them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are tempted to despair in their afflictions, that the example of Mary's steadfast faith at the Cross may inspire them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may have a deep devotion to Our Lady of Sorrows, seeking her intercession in our trials and uniting our tears with hers, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community that actively reaches out to the sorrowful, offering them the comfort of Christ and the prayers of His mother, 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 the sorrows of Mary, be brought to the joy of Christ's resurrection, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Variations if Memorial is not celebrated

Option 1
1.That the Church, following the compassion of Jesus, may always reach out to those who are desolate and bereaved, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That leaders of nations may hear the cry of the widow and the poor, and enact laws that protect the most vulnerable, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who have lost a child or a beloved one, that the compassion of Christ may console their broken hearts, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may raise us from whatever deadens our faith and draws us away from following Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place of comfort, where those who mourn find the presence of Christ and the support of His people, 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 hear Christ's voice and rise to new life 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, like Jesus who was moved with compassion for the widow of Nain, minister with tenderness to all who grieve, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governments may strengthen social protection for widows, single parents, and those left without family support, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who have lost all hope, that they may hear Christ say 'Do not weep' and experience His power to restore life where there was only death, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may not pass by those who carry the weight of loss, but draw near with the compassion of Jesus, who gave the young man back to his mother, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that awe at God's visiting love may fill us with gratitude and zeal to share the Gospel, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a deeper spirit of compassion for those who mourn in our community.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be raised to eternal life by Christ, who is Lord over death, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Saturday

Saturday, September 16, 2028

Saint Cornelius, pope, and Saint Cyprian, bishop, martyrs

●MemorialLiturgical Color: Red

Prayers of the Faithful for Saint Cornelius and Saint Cyprian, martyrs

Option 1
1.That the Church, inspired by the pastoral care and martyrdom of Saints Cornelius and Cyprian, may always uphold unity and defend the faith with courage, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may govern with justice and protect religious freedom, ensuring that all can worship God without fear, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those facing harassment or legal penalties because of their religious beliefs, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may cherish the unity of the Church and be willing to suffer for the sake of truth and communion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where faith is lived with conviction and where all are committed to the Church's unity and mission, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who have lapsed from the faith, that they may find reconciliation and be welcomed back.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all martyrs who died for the unity and truth of the Church may rejoice with Saints Cornelius and Cyprian in heaven, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and the college of bishops, that they may be strengthened by the Holy Spirit to guard the deposit of faith and promote ecclesial communion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governments may protect freedom of religion and conscience, ensuring minorities can worship without fear of state interference, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who have lost faith or drifted from the Church after a wound or a scandal, that they may find the door open and mercy waiting, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be merciful to those who have fallen, and always strive to build up the Body of Christ in love and truth, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community that values both orthodoxy and charity, witnessing to the one true faith in a spirit of unity, 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 brought into the perfect unity of the saints in God's eternal kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Variations if Memorial is not celebrated

Option 1
1.That the Church may remain faithful to Christ's word even when the world refuses to listen, undeterred by the fickle judgments that dismissed both John and the Son of Man, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governments may invest in public education and ensure children in every community have access to quality schooling, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who have closed their hearts to the Gospel, that they may open themselves again to God's wisdom and mercy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may not seek to fit Christ into our own expectations, but humbly receive Him as He truly is: friend of sinners, herald of the kingdom, and Son of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where God's wisdom bears fruit in lives transformed by grace, 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 share in the wisdom and joy of God's eternal kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may proclaim the wisdom of the Gospel fearlessly, undeterred by those who mock or dismiss the message of Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That heads of government may seek honest counsel and govern with wisdom rather than being driven by what is merely popular or expedient, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those alienated from the Church, that they may encounter the true Christ, friend of sinners, and find welcome in His mercy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may seek only the approval of God and not be troubled when the world misjudges our faith or our motives, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that wisdom may be justified in our lives by the fruits of charity, holiness, and joyful witness to the kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a spirit of docility to God's wisdom rather than the wisdom of this passing age.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may find their rest in God, whose wisdom is eternal and whose love has no end, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Sunday

Sunday, September 17, 2028

Saint Robert Bellarmine, bishop and doctor of the Church / Saint Hildegard of Bingen, virgin and doctor of the Church

○Optional MemorialLiturgical Color: White

Prayers of the Faithful for Saint Robert Bellarmine

Option 1
1.That the Church, guided by the wisdom of St. Robert Bellarmine, may always articulate her teachings with clarity and defend the faith against error, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That heads of government may uphold workers' rights and ensure fair wages for those in low-paid and precarious employment, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For young adults drifting from faith practice, that they may find in the Church a community that answers their questions honestly and draws them deeper in, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may have a deep love for the Church and her teachings, and be ready to give an account of the hope that is in us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where sound doctrine is cherished and where all are encouraged to grow in their understanding of the faith, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who are struggling with doubts or confusion about Church teaching.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who faithfully taught and defended the Catholic faith may rejoice with St. Robert Bellarmine in heaven, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.That the Church, inspired by St. Hildegard's diverse gifts as mystic, composer, and healer, may recognize and foster the many charisms of the Holy Spirit, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governments may invest in mental health care and ensure those with serious mental illness have access to treatment and community support, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those living with chronic pain or disability, that they may find strength and not face their daily struggle alone, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be attentive to God's voice speaking to us in visions, dreams, and the beauty of creation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where the diverse gifts of all members are celebrated and used for the building up of God's kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For artists, musicians, and those who care for the sick.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who lived with prophetic vision and creative holiness may rejoice with St. Hildegard in the eternal harmony of heaven, 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 offer the mercy of Christ to sinners, trusting that forgiveness is the wellspring of great love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governments may reform criminal justice systems to prioritize rehabilitation and give those who have served their sentence a genuine path to reintegration, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who carry the weight of guilt and shame over their past, that they may receive the freedom of Christ's forgiveness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may draw near to Christ with the honesty and humility of those who know they need His mercy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where no sinner feels unwelcome, and where all may experience the transforming power of God's forgiveness, 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 hear Christ's words of peace and enter into His eternal rest, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may be a sign of God's mercy, welcoming sinners as Jesus welcomed the woman who anointed His feet with her tears, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governments may fund accessible drug and alcohol rehabilitation programmes for those whose lives have been broken by addiction, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who feel unworthy to approach God, that they may take courage from the sinful woman who knelt at Jesus' feet and received His mercy and peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may love generously in response to all that God has forgiven and given to us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community where those who carry a burden of shame find mercy and a genuine welcome, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a deeper spirit of gratitude and love in response to God's mercy.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be numbered among those whose sins are forgiven and whose love was great, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

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