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.

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March 8, 2026

Third Sunday of Lent

Let us pray for Leo, our Pope and __, our Bishop. May they show us the way toward the mercy of Jesus Christ. May they work toward justice and peace for all humanity.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for an end to earthly conflicts and wars. May we approach Jesus when our hearts are most emptied by violence and chaos. May Christ heal our world.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray to thirst for Christ alone. May we be filled with Christ’s abundant love. May our lips sing praise to God alone.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for those who will approach the well of baptism at Easter. May their sins be washed in the eternal stream of mercy. May they rise from the font of holiness with new life and vigorous faith.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray to humble ourselves before Christ in Lent. May we approach Christ with hearts that are emptied of self-sufficiency. May our lives be filled to overflowing with mercy, forgiveness and joy.  

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray to present to Christ the truth of our lives. May the Woman at the Well give us courage to pour out our hearts to him. May we not be afraid to speak to Christ in the hot sun of guilt or shame.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray to find surprise in our encounters with Christ. May our stubbornness, ill-will, and self-hatred be washed away in Jesus Christ. May we find unexpected joy.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for our children trafficked for sex and crime in our nation. May our children not be hidden in the dark for sale or torture. May each child find dignity in the light of Christ.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for those who carry grief in the heaviness of their hearts. May Christ find us when the sun is hot and we are tired. May our loved ones who have died find the new light of heaven.

We pray to the Lord.

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March 1, 2026

Second Sunday of Lent

For Leo, our Pope, and ___, our Bishop.  May all leaders give glory to God in their service among us. May their journey of faith begin with simple surrender to love.

We pray to the Lord.

For peace among us. May every nation under heaven live in the gentleness of God and for the common good of its citizens. May wars end and harmony become our daily bread.

We pray to the Lord.

For our catechumens waiting for baptism. May we welcome our people searching for the beauty of faith. May hope be known and shared in our worshipping assemblies and in our work among God’s poor.

We pray to the Lord.

For people struggling with mobility. May we lean on Jesus Christ to guide our lives, our souls, and even our bodies up the mountain of faith. May we capture Christ’s light shining within that guides us and gives us courage.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who have given up on the Church. May the Lenten season give us all courage to live our faith in community and among God’s poor. May we surrender to God’s love and be patient to find joy and freedom.

We pray to the Lord.

For people aching for forgiveness. May we all find hope on the mountain of the Transfiguration to continue our faith journey. May our fragile relationships find mercy and healing in this season of Lent.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who have grown used to being afraid. May all who live with depression or anxiety discover a new freedom to live in faith and hope. May the Lent journey remind us that we are children of God.

We pray to the Lord.

For people in need of physical healing. May the ill among us find courage and support in their pain. May God provide remedy and courage for all in constant anguish.

We pray to the Lord.

For our beloved dead. May all who have journeyed to the joy of heaven know forever the glory of God’s eternal face.

We pray to the Lord.

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