Prayers of the Faithful This Week

Week of February 21 - February 27, 2028

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Monday

Monday, February 21, 2028

Saturday after Ash Wednesday [Saint Peter Damian, bishop and doctor of the Church]

○Optional MemorialLiturgical Color: White

Prayers of the Faithful for Saint Peter Damian, bishop and doctor of the Church

Option 1
1.That the Church, following the example of Saint Peter Damian, may have the courage to name and address corruption and moral failure wherever they arise, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may govern with humility and a desire for true justice, rejecting corruption and worldly ambition, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those in religious life who are suffering from spiritual aridity and can no longer find God in prayer, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may loosen our grip on the possessions and comforts we cling to rather than trusting him, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may take seriously the study of Scripture and the teaching of the Church, making it part of our common life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who work for reform and renewal in the Church.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all faithful teachers and reformers of the Church may share in eternal wisdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may be strengthened by the example of St. Peter Damian to lead the Church with courage and pastoral zeal, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governing authorities may have the courage to act against corruption in public office rather than looking away when it touches their own, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who have left the Church feeling spiritually wounded and have never found another place of faith, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may give us the courage to name what is wrong rather than staying silent to keep the peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a place where difficult truths are spoken with care rather than avoided for the sake of comfort, 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 labored for the reform of the Church may now rejoice in God's eternal 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 call her children to authentic prayer and penance this Lenten season, not as a habit but as a genuine encounter with God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That heads of government may take concrete steps to reduce the threat of armed conflict and pull back from escalation wherever war looms, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For catechumens preparing for baptism this Easter, that their Lenten season may become a genuine encounter with the living God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may give us a sincere and contrite heart rather than a Lent we merely endure, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be united in prayer and fasting, supporting one another in our Lenten resolutions, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For safe travel for those who will be journeying this weekend.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may be purified by God's mercy and brought to everlasting life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may be strengthened by the Holy Spirit as he guides the Church through this holy season, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governing authorities may expand access to rehabilitation and mental health care for those in the prison system, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For young people who have abandoned faith entirely and find no meaning in life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our Lenten almsgiving may be a true expression of our love for God and neighbor, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that our Sunday worship this Lenten season may be marked by genuine reverence and not merely routine, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who are lonely or feel isolated, that they may find companionship in our community.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may rest in the peace of Christ, awaiting the glory of the resurrection, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Pro Life Option
1.That the Church may offer Lenten prayers and sacrifices for the protection of all unborn children, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That legislators may have the courage to enact and defend laws protecting unborn children from abortion, resisting the pressure of political expediency, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For unborn children whose conception was the result of violence, that they may be welcomed and cherished despite the circumstances of their beginning, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our Lenten disciplines may unite us more deeply with Christ's suffering and with the voiceless unborn, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may embrace a culture of life and offer tangible help to mothers and families in need, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who work in pregnancy resource centers and pro-life ministries.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all children whose lives were taken before birth may rest in God's merciful love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Tuesday

Tuesday, February 22, 2028

1st SUNDAY OF LENT

·SundayLiturgical Color: Violet

Prayers of the Faithful for the 1st SUNDAY OF LENT

Option 1
1.That the Church may enter this Lenten season as a community truly seeking God's face and not merely performing religious customs, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may be guided by wisdom and fortitude to overcome the temptations of power, greed, and injustice, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For catechumens and candidates preparing for baptism at Easter, that their Lenten preparation may become a real and personal encounter with Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may meet us in our desert places this Lent, as he met Christ, and bring us through to something new, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may hold one another accountable in our Lenten commitments with gentleness and genuine care, 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, through the mercy of God, may find rest from their labors and enter eternal life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all pastors, that they may lead us faithfully through this Lenten desert, guiding us to the joy of Easter, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil authorities may be moved to address the widespread homelessness afflicting our cities and provide adequate housing for those who have none, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who have not left their house in days because despair has made even simple tasks feel impossible, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our Lenten fasting may build in us a true and lasting compassion for those who go hungry without choice, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community of fervent prayer, sincere repentance, and active charity throughout this Lenten season, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a deeper spirit of penance and conversion within our hearts and our community.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be cleansed by Christ's victory over sin and death, and share in His resurrection, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Pro Life Option
1.That the Church, in this season of spiritual battle, may be a powerful advocate against the temptation to devalue human life through abortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may resist the temptation to promote laws that harm the unborn, and instead choose to protect every human life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For unborn children carried by mothers who are homeless or destitute and cannot imagine how they will provide for them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be moved this Lenten season to ask what more we can do for unborn children and for mothers facing the hardest circumstances, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may commit to Lenten practices of prayer and fasting for an end to abortion and for the protection of all vulnerable lives, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who offer compassionate care and support to pregnant women in crisis.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be embraced by our merciful Father in heaven, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Wednesday

Wednesday, February 23, 2028

Monday in the 1st Week of Lent [Saint Polycarp, bishop and martyr]

●MemorialLiturgical Color: Red

Prayers of the Faithful for Saint Polycarp, bishop and martyr

Option 1
1.That the Church, like Saint Polycarp, may hold fast to apostolic Tradition and proclaim Christ without compromise, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may protect religious freedom and defend those who are persecuted for their faith, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For Christians who have been imprisoned because of their faith and face an uncertain future, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may give us the courage to name ourselves as Christians in settings where that carries a cost, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may honor the witness of the martyrs and be inspired to live our faith with conviction and joy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For Christians who face persecution in our world today.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all martyrs who gave their lives for Christ may rejoice with St. Polycarp in the presence of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all bishops, that like St. Polycarp, they may be faithful shepherds, guarding the deposit of faith entrusted to them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil authorities may respect the dignity and freedom of the Church to proclaim the Gospel without fear, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For Christians who, under social or family pressure, have publicly denied their faith and are now living a lie, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may give us the strength to choose faithfulness over comfort when the two come into conflict, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community that does not shrink from naming what it believes, even when that is unpopular, 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 in communion with Christ may be crowned with the glory of the martyrs, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Variations if Memorial is not celebrated

Option 1
1.That the Church may be a compassionate mother, guiding all her children in the Lenten practices of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That heads of state may take urgent action to address extreme poverty, ensuring that the most destitute nations receive aid without political strings attached, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For families in our neighbourhood who cannot afford food at the end of the month and go to bed hungry, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may free us from the resentment we are holding against someone and give us the grace to let it go, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may live out this Lenten season as a community that genuinely prays for one another by name, 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 benefit from our Lenten prayers and find eternal rest, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may lead the Church with wisdom and call us to authentic renewal this holy season, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governing authorities may ensure that the rule of law protects the most vulnerable citizens and is not merely a tool of the powerful, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those living with chronic pain who have no prospect of relief and can barely hold on from one day to the next, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our fasting this Lent may teach us something real about our dependence on God rather than just being a hunger we endure, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community of sincere repentance, fervent prayer, and active charity this Lent, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a spirit of generosity and self-denial to pervade our Lenten observance.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be purified by God's mercy and enter into His eternal joy and peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Pro Life Option
1.That the Church, through its Lenten disciplines, may offer powerful intercession for the protection of every unborn child, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may have a conversion of heart, turning from laws that permit abortion and embracing the sanctity of all human life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For unborn children of mothers in poverty who feel they cannot afford to continue the pregnancy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be moved to pray and sacrifice specifically for the unborn children who are most at risk this day, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may intensify its efforts to support pregnant women in need and promote life-affirming alternatives to abortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who fast and pray for an end to abortion and for the unborn.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be gathered into the loving arms of our Father, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Thursday

Thursday, February 24, 2028

Tuesday in the 1st Week of Lent

·FerialLiturgical Color: Violet

Prayers of the Faithful for Tuesday in the 1st Week of Lent

Option 1
1.For priests facing burnout and loneliness, that they may find in the Eucharist the renewal they cannot find elsewhere, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil authorities in regions of armed conflict may be moved to negotiate ceasefires and open corridors of humanitarian aid for those who are trapped, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For parents who have lost a child to suicide and carry that grief silently, unable to speak of it even to those closest to them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may draw us to prayer this Lent even when we are too distracted or discouraged to seek him, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may reach those who have drifted from the faith and make it easy for them to return, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For our sick, bereaved, and all who have asked for our prayers.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may rest in the peace that surpasses all understanding, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may have the wisdom to guide the Church through a complex and divided moment and the courage to lead without compromise, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That leaders of nations may protect the rights of workers, enforcing fair wages and safe conditions so that no one is exploited for another's profit, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those trapped in cycles of domestic violence for whom home is not a place of safety, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may bring before God this Lent the burdens we have been too proud or too afraid to name, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our community may support families going through difficulty and not leave them to struggle alone, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a renewed commitment to prayer in our homes during this Lenten season.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be received into the arms of the Father who knew their needs before they asked, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Pro Life Option
1.That the Church may proclaim the sanctity of every human life as an article of faith and not merely a political position, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That legislators may have the courage to vote for the protection of unborn children from abortion, even when it costs them popularity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For unborn children who are wanted but whose parents feel too financially desperate to believe they can provide for them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may ask ourselves this Lent what concrete sacrifice we are willing to make to support a mother who cannot see how to keep her child, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may make it known that we are a community where unexpected pregnancy is met with help and not with shame, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who staff and fund crisis pregnancy centres.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all children lost to abortion may rest in the tender mercy of the God who called them into being, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Friday

Friday, February 25, 2028

Wednesday in the 1st Week of Lent

·FerialLiturgical Color: Violet

Prayers of the Faithful for Wednesday in the 1st Week of Lent

Option 1
1.For authentic catechesis, that the Church may teach what she believes with clarity and without apology, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That heads of government may expand access to affordable housing for the poorest families, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those in long-term unemployment who have given up applying for work and no longer believe they have anything to offer, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may forgive those who have hurt us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be genuinely welcoming to those who arrive for the first time, drawn by a quiet but real hunger for something more, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For our sick, bereaved, and all who carry hidden burdens.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may find God's mercy wider than their sins, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For young adults drifting from the faith, that the Church may find ways to keep the conversation open with them rather than letting them go in silence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil authorities may reform prison conditions, ensuring that those who are incarcerated are treated with basic dignity and not subjected to degrading treatment, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For children in the care system with no stable family to return to, moving from home to home and belonging nowhere, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may recognise Christ in those we find most difficult to love this week and not look away, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our community may invest in its young people, giving them genuine responsibility and a real sense of belonging, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a spirit of reconciliation and forgiveness to pervade our Lenten observance.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be granted the pardon and peace that Christ won for them on the Cross, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Pro Life Option
1.That the Church may be unafraid to speak of abortion as a grave wrong while demonstrating genuine love for every woman in a crisis pregnancy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may ensure that public funds support mothers and children rather than pay for the taking of unborn lives through abortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For unborn children in multiple pregnancies whose parents have been advised by doctors to consider selective reduction, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may recognise the quiet desperation of mothers facing crisis pregnancies and reach out before they make a choice they cannot undo, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may actively support local pro-life organisations with both prayer and practical resources, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who volunteer at pregnancy resource centres and post-abortion support ministries.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all children lost to abortion may rest in the light of God's eternal love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Saturday

Saturday, February 26, 2028

Thursday in the 1st Week of Lent

·FerialLiturgical Color: Violet

Prayers of the Faithful for Thursday in the 1st Week of Lent

Option 1
1.For seminarians and those discerning a call to priesthood or religious life, that they may hear God's voice clearly and respond without fear, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governments may take decisive action to end child trafficking and exploitation, allocating sufficient resources to prosecution and to the care of survivors, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For elderly people in nursing homes who have no family visitors and whose names appear on no prayer list, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be faithful to what we know is right this Lent even when the cost of that faithfulness becomes clear, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be known for its care of the elderly and isolated, reaching those who have no one else to turn to, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For our sick, bereaved, and all who are struggling in ways we cannot see.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may now receive from the Father all that they sought in prayer throughout their lives, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may have the wisdom and strength to lead the Church with clarity in a moment of confusion and division, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil authorities may establish fair and efficient asylum processes so that refugees are not left in limbo for years, unable to work or begin to rebuild their lives, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are in debt beyond their ability to repay and who wake each morning to the crushing weight of what they owe, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may treat those around us as we wish to be treated and not only as circumstances allow or convenience permits, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our community may support families going through difficulty and not leave them to struggle alone, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a spirit of generous intercession for others within our Lenten prayer.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may receive the mercy they asked for and the peace they were promised, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Pro Life Option
1.That the Church may knock persistently at the heart of God this Lenten season in prayer for every unborn child who has no one to speak for them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That legislators may protect unborn children by closing legal loopholes that permit late-term abortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For newborn babies abandoned at birth who begin their lives without the comfort of a mother's presence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may speak about the unborn with the same urgency and sorrow as we speak about any other vulnerable life that is under threat, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may support the work of adoption and foster care, making it easier for families to say yes to children who need a home, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who advocate for the unborn through prayer, counselling, and legislative engagement.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all children whose lives were cut short before birth may be gathered into the embrace of the Father who knew them before they were formed, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Sunday

Sunday, February 27, 2028

Friday in the 1st Week of Lent [Saint Gregory of Narek, abbot and doctor of the Church]

○Optional MemorialLiturgical Color: White

Prayers of the Faithful for Saint Gregory of Narek, abbot and doctor of the Church

Option 1
1.For unity between Catholics and the Eastern Churches, that the veneration of saints like Gregory of Narek, honoured by both traditions, may draw us toward full communion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governing authorities may take coordinated action to protect the natural environment for those who will come after us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For veterans and former soldiers who cannot leave the battlefield behind and carry the weight of what they witnessed or did, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may pray with real honesty about what truly burdens us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may reach those who have stopped coming to Mass and make it easy for them to return, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For the Armenian people and all who honour Saint Gregory of Narek.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who sought God with a contrite heart may now behold his face, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For healing after the scandals that have wounded the Church, that those who were betrayed may find justice and genuine compassion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil authorities may invest in accessible mental health services for those in crisis who cannot get timely help, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those living with severe depression who struggle to find the will to face another day, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be faithful to what we know is right, even when it costs us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may support families going through difficulty and not leave them to face it alone, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For our sick, bereaved, and all who have asked for our prayers.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who sought God's mercy throughout their lives may now rejoice in his eternal love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Variations if Optional Memorial is not celebrated

Option 1
1.For survivors of abuse within the Church, that they may find justice, genuine care, and the courage to trust again, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governing authorities may protect freedom of religion and conscience, especially for minority communities facing restrictions or hostility, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those sleeping rough tonight, without shelter and without anyone who knows their name, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may forgive those who have hurt us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may reach those who have stopped coming to Mass, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For our sick, bereaved, and all who carry hidden burdens.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may rest in the peace of God's eternal forgiveness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For renewal in parish life, that a fresh sense of mission may stir communities that have grown settled and comfortable, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That heads of government may strengthen social safety nets for those who fall through every other form of support, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those in recovery from addiction, taking it one day at a time and fighting to hold on to the sobriety they have, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may recognise Christ in those we find most difficult to love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our community may invest in its young people and give them genuine responsibility, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a spirit of conversion and generosity to mark our Lenten observance.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be received into the mercy they sought throughout their lives, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Pro Life Option
1.That the Church may proclaim the dignity of every unborn child not only in official documents but from every pulpit and in every parish, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That legislators may close every legal pathway to late-term abortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For women in abusive relationships who feel they cannot safely continue a pregnancy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may pray and fast for the most vulnerable unborn children this Lenten season, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community where mothers in difficulty are welcomed and never turned away, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who offer care and counsel in crisis pregnancy centres.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may rest in God's merciful love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

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