May 31, 2026

The Most Holy Trinity

For Leo, our Pope and ___, our Bishop. May our leaders speak truth and serve with integrity. May Christ allow justice and genuineness to become our home on earth.

We pray to the Lord.

For our newly baptized. May our loved ones born again in baptism discover the harmony of the Holy Trinity. May we all be one with God’s creating love.

We pray to the Lord.

For an end to pettiness and political discord. May God invite us into the depth of harmony and courage. May the Holy Trinity form us in only love and civility.

We pray to the Lord.

For the end of earthly war and violence. May God show us the way to genuine peace and healthy living. May peace be born amid all who struggle to survive in every land.

We pray to the Lord.

For our children beginning new careers, new opportunities, and new travels. May our next generation know God’s kindness and the music of God’s faithful presence.

We pray to the Lord.

For our lands that hold the seeds of new crops. May we provide sufficient food for our future. May we care for the earth that sprouts our nourishment.

We pray to the Lord.

For young couples who nurture children and who also care for their ailing parents. May God instill hope amid the challenges of life. May God protect our families and heal our hearts along the way.

We pray to the Lord.

For runaway children and all who desire to heal from broken relationships. May we embrace our youth who struggle with purpose and identity. May God instill true hope in the hearts of youth who feel alone and worthless.

We pray to the Lord.

For our beloved dead. May our loved ones be welcomed by the Holy Trinity. May our grief bring us closer to the mystery of our redemption.

We pray to the Lord.

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May 24, 2026

Pentecost Sunday

For people bound by fear in the Church. May Leo, our Pope and ___, our Bishop, instill courage and boldness in living the Gospel. May we find home in the silence and song of Pentecost.

We pray to the Lord.

For people ravaged by war and violence. May every nation on earth discover the dignity of human life. May we lay down destructive weapons and divisive words that harm humankind.

We pray to the Lord.

For the ability to ask for what we most need. May Pentecost inspire our hearts and offer us courage to speak prayers that will set us free. May we voice truth and may justice be known in every land.

We pray to the Lord.

For tender listening among family and friends. May the Holy Spirit offer us forgiveness and harmony among every discord.  May we listen with compassion for the wellbeing of people we love.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who question the meaning of their lives. May the Holy Spirit awaken every life to its worth. May doubt be cleansed in God’s mercy and forgiveness.

We pray to the Lord.

For children overwhelmed by their failures and questions. May we provide safety for our children to ask their difficult questions. May family life be a place of refuge for all struggling to grow up.

We pray to the Lord.

For artists, writers, painters and architects. May we use every gift under heaven to build our worship spaces and to inspire our praying assemblies. May the Holy Spirit offer the Church the gift of creativity in our generation.

We pray to the Lord.

For people burdened by illness and disease. May our loved ones find comfort in the healing gift of the Holy Spirit. May we abide in hope even in our pain.

We pray to the Lord.

For our loved ones who have died. May we continue to love even when we face loss. May hope be born in the gift of the Holy Spirit for all eternity.

We pray to the Lord.

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PRAYER

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

Ever Gracious Christ, your resurrection revealed love among your followers. In the paradox of your death, turn our grief into profound joy. Amid our uncertainty, sustain us with your healing and tender presence. May we faithfully seek you when the world abandons your words and restorative actions. May we ask on behalf of the sorrowful and anguished, your healing and forgiving mercy for all people on earth. May our voices forever sing of your glory. Amen.

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May 17, 2026

Prayers of the Faithful

Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord

For Leo, our Pope, and ___, our Bishop. May the gift of the Holy Spirit empower our leaders to pray and serve with love for all people under heaven.

We pray to the Lord.

For our newly baptized. May we support and encourage our sisters and brothers renewed in the sacramental waters of Baptism, in the oils of Confirmation, and in the Real Presence of Communion.

We pray to the Lord.

For nations amid war and violence. May we work for peace in every land under the sun. May we learn to serve the needs of all who ache for peace.

We pray to the Lord.

For our recent graduates. May our young people continue to express their voice and creativity to heal the world. May the Holy Spirit guide them into genuine hope and generosity.

We pray to the Lord.  

For people who are ill and lonely. May people who live in pain find comfort and consolation in the healing gift of Christ Jesus.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who live with burdens of job loss, food insecurity, lack of healthcare and loss of insurance. May we all be protected in God’s love and providence on earth.

We pray to the Lord. 

For people who cast their eyes only to the sky. May the Holy Spirit inspire our work on earth for the spiritual benefit of all people. May our work as Christians help change the earth upon which we live.

We pray to the Lord.

For our children. May our young who have experienced sex trafficking, abuse of any kind, or the reality of living on the streets, find resources for education, food, housing, and healthcare.

We pray to the Lord.

For our loved ones who have died. May those we have known on earth find home with the saints of heaven.

We pray to the Lord.

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May 10, 2026

Sixth Sunday of Easter

Let us pray for Leo, our Pope, and __, our Bishop. May our leaders thrive in love and healing mercy this Easter season. May Christ become our only hope.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for our mothers. May our natural mothers, Godmothers, foster mothers, stepmothers, and women who are mothers to us, find love and gratitude on this day of appreciation.

We pray to the Lord. 

Let us pray for runaway children and orphans. May Christ heal our addicted youth and those who struggle to be seen, heard and accepted. May we love and support our next generation.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for peace in our world. May we not abandon our efforts for civility and justice. May love be louder than gunfire and joy ease our fear of the future.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray to cultivate hope. May our daily lives be grounded in gentle joy. May Christ reveal courage and compassion even in dark and lonely times.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray to sustain creativity. May musicians, writers, poets and visual artists invite us into deeper truth and solidarity.  May Christ open our eyes to see profound joy and wisdom in daily life.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray to befriend our planet. May Mother Earth thrive for our next generation. May we work diligently for the joy of living on upon the earth.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray to support people in grief. May we not despair in our loss of love and human relationship.  May Christ be our place of rest and healing.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for our beloved dead. May our loved ones find healing and forgiveness for all eternity. May our hope be born in the promise of eternal life.

We pray to the Lord.

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