Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion, March 29, 2206, The Prayers of the Faithful

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Palm Sunday 2026, Art: Rev. Ronald Raab, CSC

March 29, 2026

Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion

For Leo, our Pope, and _____, our Bishop. May those who lead us be given new life in faith and a renewed call to serve within the Church.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for people who cannot bear their cross. May those who struggle with emotional and mental illness, those with long-term disabilities, and those who live in lasting fear, be given courage and peace in this Holy Week.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for well-trained tongues. May we speak the truth. May our words not condemn others but lift them to the healing power of Christ Jesus.

We pray to the Lord.  

Let us pray to kiss the beauty of the cross this Holy Week. May our lives not shun the circumstances in which new life is born. May we know in our hearts the crosses upon which we must surrender.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for our Elect who will be baptized at Easter. May those with whom we have journeyed this Lenten Season be given the Holy Spirit to enliven their faith and their call to serve within our Church.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for people who struggle with faith and their place on earth. May every knee bend toward the beauty and wonder of God. May we all surrender to the miracle of Christ’s death and resurrection.  

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray to empty ourselves of pride and self-righteousness. May every knee bend to the earth as we surrender to the miracles of God’s dedication and compassion toward us.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for our children who wait for their true gifts to emerge. May our next generation not stumble in despair or worry. May God sustain those who wait for full integrity in this Holy Week.  

We pray the Lord.

Let us pray for an end to devastating war and sustained violence. May we enter the mystery of Holy Week bringing peace within us and hope for our future. May the Paschal Mystery of Jesus Christ bring us true freedom upon the earth.

We pray to the Lord.

For our loved ones who have died. May our beloved dead find their true home in heaven. May this Holy Week give us patience in our grief and a springtime in our hearts.

We pray to the Lord.

The Fifth Sunday of Lent, March 22, 2026, The Prayers of the Faithful

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The Raising of Lazarus, Art By: Ronald Raab, CSC 2026

March 22, 2026

Fifth Sunday of Lent

Let us pray for Leo, our Pope, and our Universal Church. May we run to meet the sick, the immigrant and the desperate poor. May our prayer restore our communities to new life.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for all Christians who will renew their baptismal promises at Easter. May we all live a richer life celebrating God’s enduring love within us.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray to wipe away the wounds of injustice and war across the globe. May every nation work for enduring peace and reconciliation, especially in Iran and in the Middle East.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for people who survive homelessness and addictions. May we house our brothers and sisters in the shelter of our care and concern for all human life.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray to dry tears from our eyes when we experience loss and mental anguish. May we rely on God’s mercy and tenderness when anxiety and misfortune make a home within us.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for our youth who struggle to find a healthy path for their future. May Christ offer healing when our children experience fear and hopelessness.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for new life for our planet and environment. May we invite Christ Jesus into our conversations about how to live in the bounty and beauty of God’s earth.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for people who grieve. May all who weep at the tombs of loved ones find consolation and comfort in the dying and rising of Jesus Christ.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for our beloved dead. May we rejoice in their home in heaven.  

We pray to the Lord.

The Fourth Sunday of Lent, March 15, 2026, The Prayers of the Faithful

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The Man Born Blind, By: Ronald Raab, CSC 2026

March 15, 2026

Fourth Sunday of Lent

For a new vision of love in our Universal Church. May Pope Leo lead us into the glory of love and renewal in Christ Jesus.

We pray to the Lord.

For a new vision of peace in the Middle East. May Christ open the eyes of our political leaders and hold the suffering of people in war and violence. May we walk in the light of Jesus Christ.

We pray to the Lord.

For a new vision for our families. May our children grow in the sight of love. May we unite our family members with reconciling hearts.

We pray to the Lord.

For a new vision in our care for people. May we learn to see more clearly people with disabilities and people surviving the marks of long-term suffering.

We pray to the Lord.

For a new vision of bringing hope to all people. May we serve without measure those who turn to us for shelter, food, and healthcare.

We pray to the Lord.

For a new vision to accompany people waiting for baptism. May we walk with our people who have been called to join us in the Easter sacraments.

We pray to the Lord.

For a new vision for people caught in the dark of doubt and fear. May our sinfulness be healed as we walk in God’s justice and light.

We pray to the Lord.

For a new vision in our grief and despair. May our hearts be tended by God’s mercy. May our grief unfold into hope here on earth.

We pray to the Lord.

For a new vision of heaven for our beloved dead. May our loved ones now see the beauty of the face of Christ.  

We pray to the Lord.