Category: Liturgy

1. For the Church:  that God will transform our fears into hope, selfishness into love, and deaths into new life.

We pray to the Lord.

2. For conversion of heart: that the Spirit will help us recognize the dignity of all human life and help leaders to find alternatives to capital punishment.

 We pray to the Lord.

3. For all who are suffering for the Gospel, that God will strengthen them and help them to offer faithful witness to Christ

We pray to the Lord.

4. For all who are preparing for the sacrament of penance: that God will free them from their sins, heal their wounds, and bring to fullness the conversion of their hearts.

We pray to the Lord.

5. For those who are mourning the death of a loved one: that they may know Christ’s loving and sustaining presence with them in their time of loss.

We pray to the Lord.

6. For all who are ill: that God’s healing love will relieve their pain, restore their health, and deepen their appreciation of life.

We pray to the Lord.

7. For those who have died: May they be rewarded with the crown of everlasting life.

We pray to the Lord.

1. For the Church:  that we may share the light of the Gospel with all who are struggling to recognize good from evil, truth from lies, selfless love from self-serving activity.

We pray to the Lord.

2. For the growth of our faith: that God’s love for us may enlighten our path as we face our daily challenges and draw us into a deeper relationship with God.

 We pray to the Lord.

3. For a spirit of respect: that we may honor each person who enters our life, particularly those with physical or developmental limitations, and encourage them to use their gifts and enrich the community.

We pray to the Lord.

4. For all who have suffered abuse by religious leaders: that God will heal their wounds, give them new insight into their strengths, and help them to be open to sharing their gifts for the good of others.

 We pray to the Lord.

5. For all who are recovering from natural disasters: that God will protect them from harm, heal their injuries, and guide them in accessing the resources which they need.

We pray to the Lord.

6. For all who are ill: that they may know healing and relief

We pray to the Lord.

7. For those who have died: May they know everlasting peace with all of the saints in light.

We pray to the Lord.

1. For the Church:  that we may be transfigured more and more into the image and likeness of Christ.

We pray to the Lord.

2. For the grace to listen: that we may hear the voice of Christ in prayer, events, and relationships so that we may respond more fully to God’s invitation.

 We pray to the Lord.

3. For freedom from fear: that God will cleanse our hearts and help us to live in the freedom of the Children of God.

We pray to the Lord.

4. For all who are facing a crisis, loss or low points in their lives: that they may experience the transforming grace of God and grow in their trust of God to bring forth a new beginning and an abundant life.

 We pray to the Lord.

5. For all parishes in transition: that the Spirit will guide the planning process as parishes are merged or closed and open hearts to work together in sharing the good news of Jesus.

   We pray to the Lord.

6. For the sick: May they know healing and transformation,

We pray to the Lord.

7. For those who have died: May they by surrounded by the saints in the heavenly kingdom.

We pray to the Lord.

1. For the Church:  that the Spirit will deepen our identity as daughters and sons of God, inspire us on our Lenten journey, and help us to live as faithful disciples.

We pray to the Lord.

2. For the grace of conversion: that the Spirit will help us to recognize our dependence upon God and free us from our pride which seeks to convince us that we can save ourselves.

 We pray to the Lord.

3. For all who are alienated from the Church: that God will touch their hearts and lead them to a renewal of faith and a reconnection with the community of faith.

We pray to the Lord.

4. For all those who struggle with addiction: that the Spirit of God will help them recognize the harm that follows from addictive behavior and give them the strength to make life-giving choices.

 We pray to the Lord.

5. For all who have experienced abuse: that God will heal their pain, refresh their spirits, and free them from fear.

 We pray to the Lord.

6. For all who are homebound: that they may experience God’s presence in their prayer, in their family members, and in the visits from members of their faith community.

7. For those who have died, may they be surrounded by the saints in the heavenly Kingdom.

We pray to the Lord.

1. For the Church:  that we may live as God’s Holy people, manifesting God’s love and compassion in this time and place to all who enter our lives

We pray to the Lord.

2. For our parish community: that we may recognize the Spirit at work within and among us and work together to serve God’s purpose

 We pray to the Lord.

3. For the grace to love the way God loves: that we may love others as God has loved us, unconditionally and without expectation

We pray to the Lord.

4. For all whom we perceive to be enemies: that God will free them from mistaken impressions, help them to perceive others in new ways, and be open to cooperating with others for a greater good

 We pray to the Lord.

5. For the grace of reconciliation: that God will heal the wounds and divisions amongst families, co-workers, neighborhoods, and nations so that we may work together to advance a greater good

 We pray to the Lord.

6. For all who are recovering from earthquakes and other disasters: that God will relieve the pain and suffering of the people in Turkey and Syria, provide warmer weather, and speed the assistance which they need

We pray to the Lord.

7. For all who have died and for all those who are grieving them: that God will give eternal life to all who have died, particularly in the earthquakes, and comfort those who are grieving them

We pray to the Lord.

1. For the Church:  that we persistently seek greater Holiness and never be satisfied with merely fulfilling the letter of the law

We pray to the Lord.

2. For the gift of courage: that God will strengthen us as we make difficult moral decisions and empower us to put the values of the teachings of Jesus into practice

 We pray to the Lord.

3. For fuller honesty:  that God will help us to speak and act truthfully in every situation and activity in our lives

We pray to the Lord.

4. For all who are struggling with moral decisions:  that the spirit of God will inspire them with wisdom, help them to recognize the greatest good in their options, and connect them with a supportive community

 We pray to the Lord.

5. For all who struggle with anger:  that God will give them the strength to direct it in productive ways and not allow it to become violent or self-destructive

 We pray to the Lord.

6. For healing: that God will heal the sick give hope to those preparing for surgery, comfort the parents of sick children, and strengthen all who care for the sick

We pray to the Lord.

7. For all who have died: particularly those that perished in the earthquake in Turkey and Syria, that they may live in the in the light of God’s presence forever

We pray to the Lord.

1. For the Church:  that we may be a light to our world and that our words and deeds may be instruments of healing and transformation for our society.

We pray to the Lord.

2. For courage: that we may be salt and awaken our society from complacency as we bring the insights and challenges of the Gospel into our neighborhoods, workplaces, and public discourse.

 We pray to the Lord.

3. For freedom of spirit: that God will remove from our hearts any sense of entitlement and help us to recognize all that we have and are able to do as gifts from God.

We pray to the Lord.

4. For all who reach out to the poor and those in need: that they may see the face of Christ in those whom they serve and never grow weary in offering love and compassion.

 We pray to the Lord.

5. For all the lost and wandering: that they will hear the voice of Jesus calling them to follow him.

 We pray to the Lord.

6. For the sick: that they will experience the healing touch of Christ.

We pray to the Lord.

7. For all who have died: particulary who had the flu or the coronavirus: that they may live in the in the light of God’s presence forever.

 We pray to the Lord.

1. For the Church:  that we may be transformed by God’s Spirit and embrace the reversal of self justification in our society by walking humbly and finding our strength in Christ.
   
   We pray to the Lord.

2. For all who are burdened by life, for refugees, the sick, and the unemployed: that God’s word may reveal to them their blessedness and dignity.

We pray to the Lord.

3. For all who mourn:  that they may know God’s presence this day and that we may stand with them and support them through their grief.

 We pray to the Lord.

4. For our parishes and communities, that we will heed the warnings of St Paul, make up the differences between us and be united in our beliefs and practices.

We pray to the Lord.

5. For all who feel guilt or remorse: that God will heal and renew their spirits so that they can live freely as God’s children.

 We pray to the Lord.

6. For the sick: that they will know healing through the care of the Body of Christ.

We pray to the Lord.

7. For all who have died: that they may see God and live forever.

We pray to the Lord.

1. For Pope Francis whose God-given ministry is too often criticized within the Church itself, that he may be sustained by the Holy Spirit, and with love for Jesus, continue to reveal his heart of compassion to the world,
   We pray to the Lord.
2. For all around the world who celebrate Lunar New Year today, that with renewed hope in their hearts, they will advance the cause of peace among nations, care for those in need within their own people, and live in peaceful homes,

We pray to the Lord.

3. For those who live in the shadows of war, religious persecution, and ethnic violence, along with the effects of natural disasters, that they will be graced with the light of God’s love and the help of people of faith and goodwill,
   We pray to the Lord.

4. For our parishes and communities, that we will heed the warnings of St Paul, make up the differences between us and be united in our beliefs and practices,
   We pray to the Lord.

6. For Catholic schools everywhere:  May they continue to form young people in the gospel way of life,
   We pray to the Lord.
7. For the sick: May they know healing through the care of the Body of Christ,
   We pray to the Lord.
8. For all who have followed Jesus in the faith of the apostles and passed through death, that they may find eternal life in him,
   We pray to the Lord.