Ash Wednesday, February 18, 2026, The Prayers of the Faithful

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February 18, 2026

Ash Wednesday

For Leo, our Pope. For renewal and dedication in our Church Universal. May this time of Lent be true springtime for all who lead us in faith. May we serve with care and integrity.

We pray to the Lord.

For generosity in giving alms. May we silence our trumpets of self-concern. May alms flow with love from our hearts for the benefit of others.

We pray to the Lord.

For a new dedication in our lives of prayer. May our hypocrisy end in our time. May our lives be truly open to God’s love and faithfulness toward us.

We pray to the Lord.

For a sincerity in our Lenten prayers. May our attentive hearts behind closed doors lead us to renew our baptism within the Church.

We pray to the Lord.

For lives emptied of guilt and lust. May we fast from our addictions to food, pornography and false power. May our emptied hearts find truth in God’s plan for us.

We pray to the Lord.

For our loved ones who have died. May the deserts of life end in the glory of heaven. May our departed find true favor with God.

We pray to the Lord.

The Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time, February 15, 2026, The Prayers of the Faithful

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February 15, 2026

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

For Leo, our Pope. May our religious leaders find the light of Christ Jesus. May they shine brightly in service and in love.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who long to forgive a loved one. May our lives be rooted in the Father’s mercy and love. May the Eucharist become the food of authentic forgiveness.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who wait in the bitter cold for shelter, food and clothing. May we reach beyond our selfish ways to help others with the basics of life. May hope be housed in every human being.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who live only in self-sufficiency and in entitlement. May we come to a new humility in Christ Jesus. May we surrender to God’s healing love.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who bear the weight of depression and loneliness. May we not blame others for their disease or heartache. May forgiveness in life fuel our relationships with love and goodness.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who live with discouragement and fear. May we learn to support others in their quest for faith and justice. May hope be born in every human heart.

We pray to the Lord.

For prisoners and all who await trials and verdicts. May we all pursue right actions and lives of forgiveness. May hope be born in our waiting for justice.

We pray to the Lord

For all who grieve the loss of a loved one. May Christ redeem our losses on earth. May peace live in our hearts with faith and compassion.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who have died. May our loved ones live forever in the glory of God’s kingdom.

We pray to the Lord.

FaithND, February 6, 2026, Prayer by Ronald Raab, CSC

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PRAYER

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

O God of our longing, you sent John the Baptist to proclaim your kingdom amid our human divisions. Even in his horrific death, John foreshadowed the path of Jesus’ passion, death, and resurrection. May we hear the message of Jesus Christ with intrigue and hope. May the voice of love speak beyond our earthly grudges and instincts of violence. May hope ring out in our world as to imitate John the Baptist and point our lives in the direction of Jesus, the Christ. Amen.

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The Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Tme, February 8, 2026, The Prayers of the Faithful

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February 8, 2026

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

For Leo, our Pope and ___, our bishop. May they lead us in serving our poor, abandoned and lost. May we all be salt and light for the good of people.

We pray to the Lord.

For people preparing for Easter sacraments. May we provide communities of hope for people searching for Christ Jesus. May hope be born within all people who long for mercy and for justice.

We pray to the Lord.

For people in the center of political violence, hatred and instability. May we become light for all who are threatened and discouraged. May Christians become a beacon of peace to all people.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who worry about their lives. For those who fret about their decisions and commitments in life. May God heal all doubt and uncertainty.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who survive on our streets. May we shelter the homeless and provide food for our neighbors who are starving for nourishment and for justice. May God provide for all people in these frigid days of winter.

We pray to the Lord.

For runaway children. May we reach out to the next generation who are exhasted from stress and worry. May we comfort our youth with faith and light.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who are confused about their illness or disease. May we all find adequate healthcare.  May God provide sufficient healing for our sores and our souls.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who survive mental anguish. May all who live with emotional abuse find healing and comfort in Christ Jesus.

We pray to the Lord.

For our beloved dead. May all who have died now rest in God’s Kingdom of forgiveness and peace.

We pray to the Lord.