November 8, 2026

Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

For Leo, our Pope, and ____, our Bishop. May God provide wisdom for all leaders as they proclaim the gospel and serve people in poverty and illness.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who wait for lasting peace. May God inspire people who work to pick up the pieces from war and street violence. May Christ take our hands to provide service for all people in need.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who speak only bitter words. May Christ voice hope in our world that aches for wisdom and goodness. May God reconcile broken relationships and give us a voice of tender forgiveness and joy.

We pray to the Lord,

For people bedridden and separated from those they love. May Christ bring light and peace to people in pain. May God inspire us to help ease the burdens people survive daily.

We pray to the Lord.

For our children who seek brilliance and hope. May we all learn to play, to laugh and to be ready for love. May wisdom flow within our children and their children.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who feel lost in the dark. May Christ offer light and faith to people living with depression, anxiety, and severe dementia. May we walk together hand and hand to the promise of God’s Kingdom.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who carry the light of faith along our path. May spiritual directors, therapists, and social workers encourage us along our journey. May Christ offer light and healing within our hearts.

We pray to the Lord.

For people whose faces are stained with tears. May Christ Jesus heal our grief and ease the pain of all who face loss. May we rejoice for our loved ones in heaven.

We pray to the Lord.

For our loved ones who have taken their last breath. May our beloved dead be led to God’s eternal and gracious Kingdom of Heaven.

We pray to the Lord.

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November 1, 2026

The Solemnity of All Saints

For Leo, our Pope, and __, our Bishop. May our leaders seek the mercy of Christ in prayer and in service among us. May the saints of heaven inspire our leaders on earth.

We pray to the Lord.

For our political leaders. May we vote for men and women who help the marginalized and outcast of our nation. May hope be on the lips of those who serve us in public office.

We pray to the Lord.

For nations amid war and violence. May God inspire every nation and every human heart to seek peace and reconciliation. May we put down guns and end our hateful rhetoric.

We pray to the Lord.

For the poor in spirit and the meek of our land. May we support our neighbors who seek shelter, food and adequate employment. May the humble teach us how to live with love upon our earth.

We pray to the Lord.

For married couples who struggle in their commitment. May our Christian communities support the needs of every family. May Christ give us courage to remain loving, wise and faithful.

We pray to the Lord.

For our loved ones who face the burdens of ill health. May we support the weak and the lonely with our prayer and kindness. May Christ heal our loved ones and bring courage to all who live in pain.

We pray to the Lord.

For all people seeking sacraments within the Church. May we encourage the next generation of believers.  May Christ and all the saints inspire our search for faith and fidelity.

We pray to the Lord.

For the care of our planet. May we prepare the next generation with clean water, air and sufficient food. May the beauty of the earth remain in our hearts forever.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who mourn upon the earth. May Christ Jesus heal our broken hearts and mend the losses we experience. May the saints of heaven guide our grief and emptiness.

We pray to the Lord.

For our beloved dead. May we throughout the month of November find solace and peace in the full harvest of God’s eternal love.

We pray to the Lord.

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PRAYER

Rev. Ronald Patrick Raab, C.S.C.

Ever Gracious God, you offer us your forgiving presence in the dying and rising of Christ Jesus. Help us live with integrity of heart, uttering words that bring harmony and honesty. Give us the grace to empty our souls of prejudice, avarice, and harmful actions. Allow us to view the signs of the times with faith and zeal. May we become what we profess, and may we live in your faithfulness toward all humanity through Christ the Lord. Amen.

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October 25, 2026

Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

For Leo, our Pope. May God heal him in this time of illness and bring him peace of heart. May Christ sustain him as he leads and serves our Church.

We pray to the Lord.

For the end of war and violence in every nation. May God whisper peace in the ears of political leaders. May nations thrive and retaliation end in assured peacetime.

We pray to the Lord.

For the future of religious life within the Church. May our young people offer their lives for the well-being of the poor, the marginalized and unhealthy. May our vocations proclaim the gospel of love and justice in our world.

We pray to the Lord.

For a new awareness of God’s gifts. May our hearts, minds and souls overflow with gratitude for the love God gives us. May we love all people, races and nations.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who live with mental and emotional illness. May we be patient among our loved ones who live with memory loss and severe decline. May God steady the lives of those who wait for healing.

We pray to the Lord.

For the healing of our planet. May we work for the common good of the earth. May love be known in our work for clean air, water, and sufficient food.

We pray to the Lord.

For families who live from paycheck to paycheck. May God provide for our daily lives. May every family under heaven find food, shelter and education.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who face illness and a new diagnosis of disease. May our ill find in our worshipping communities love and support.

We pray to the Lord.

For our beloved dead. May our loved ones who have died rest lovingly in the presence of God’s eternal face.

We pray to the Lord.

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October 18, 2026

Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time

For Leo, our Pope. May God offer him healing and well-being. May God bring him the joy of love and service within the Church.

We pray to the Lord.

For the missionary efforts of our Church. May we fearlessly preach the gospel in every land. May all people under heaven feast on the love God has for them. May Christ bring education and hope to our poor and forgotten.

We pray to the Lord.

For an end of war, hatred, and violence. May God restore hope for people who face such tragedy. May every nation find hope and comfort in our lifetime.

We pray to the Lord.

For the well-being of our children. May our youth focus beyond small screens to experience beauty and wonder during our life on earth. May they be inspired to work diligently for justice across the globe.

We pray to the Lord.

For people facing mental illness and anguish. May every person find financial and personal support during the ravages of emotional disease. May God ease the pain of us who wait for healing.

We pray to the Lord.

For the end of racism, misogyny, and bullying. May we learn to acknowledge and respect all people. May God ease the tensions of false power and corrupt control.  May Christ mend our broken and fragile hearts.

We pray to the Lord.

For the healing of our planet. May we ease the burdens of our earth.  May we stand within healthy forests and drink clean water. May we breathe fresh air with joy and gratitude for our earth.

We pray to the Lord.

For our elderly who tire of being alone. May the restless nights of our elderly be calmed by God’s tenderness and comfort for their pain. May Christ heal our loneliness and fear.

We pray to the Lord.

For our family members who have died. May our loved ones find home and eternal rest in heaven. May God heal our loss and give us courage in our grief.

We pray to the Lord.