April 2, 2026

Holy Thursday

Prayers of the Faithful

For Leo, our Pope, and ___, our Bishop. May our leaders set their hearts on the Body and Blood of our Savior. May all clergy who blessed the sacred oils during the Chrism Mass find the healing touch of Christ Jesus.

We pray to the Lord.

For the end of tragic war in every nation under heaven. May our eyes be opened to the pain and angst of all people. May we work diligently for peace and the good of all humanity.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who await full initiation into the Church. May we all yearn for the healing waters of baptism and the joy of receiving the Body and Blood of Christ Jesus. May Easter bring freedom and joy to every believer.

We pray to the Lord.

For the hungry and those who cannot find true nourishment. May we delight in the sacred Eucharist. May we break the Body of Christ among those who starve for hope, peace and salvation.

We pray to the Lord.

For people whose feet are filthy. May we bend down to wash the feet of sojourners, immigrants, and those who have walked along the path of violence, war, and corruption. May we join people along the path of hope.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who have lost feeling in their feet. May we wash the feet of the sick and those who live with unnamed disease and undiagnosed illness. May we comfort those in pain and those who wait for inner freedom, joy and peace along the path to Easter.

We pray to the Lord.

For our children who have been abused or trafficked in violence. May we recognize the trauma these children have faced and help build a community of healing and support for a new generation.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who are bedridden and those who face depression and grief. May we reach out to people who cannot raise their heads or voices in praise of God. May we ease the anguish of all God’s beloved.

We pray to the Lord.

For our beloved dead. May the Triduum bring us to our knees to honor the lives of people who have gone before us in faith. May peace reign in us and lead us to the joy of Christ Jesus.

We pray to the Lord.