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.

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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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