The Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

January 18, 2026

For Leo, our Pope, and all faith leaders. May the Holy Spirit inspire us to proclaim the dignity of all human life.

We pray to the Lord.

For peacetime in our world. May violence and chaos cease. May gunfire and revenge come to a safe end. May leaders of nations respect each human being on earth.

We pray to the Lord.

For the unity of all Christians. May our common baptism unite us in faith and service. May our voices proclaim our common prayer for peace in our world.

We pray to the Lord.

For courage to serve our neighbors. May we work without ceasing to house the unsheltered, to feed the starving, and educate those who long for a better life.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who face winter depression and loneliness. May our concern for people shed a new light on their daily lives. May we all come to rely on the gift of God’s healing presence.

We pray to the Lord.

For families divided by politics. May God ease the tensions and words that divide our human families. May hope be found in our service to others.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who face natural disasters. May God sustain people who suffer extreme loss. May we help ease their grief through our care and concern.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who hold grief in their bodies. May God heal our hearts as we move through life. May our bodies be strengthened by Christ’s hope and love.

We pray to the Lord.

For our beloved dead. May their stories on earth be proclaimed in our grief. May Christ be with them for all eternity.

We pray to the Lord.