September 14, 2026

The Exaltation of the Holy Cross

For Leo, our Pope and ___, our Bishop and ___, our Pastor. May the suffering of the world give our leaders courage to live in the love of Christ Jesus. May their leadership of hope be sustained across the world.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who live under the weight of indescribable suffering. May people facing violence, war, threats, hunger and homelessness find the basics of life. May the Cross of Christ offer healing and consolation through our service to others.

We pray to the Lord.

For all widows and orphans. May God fill their empty days with hope for future years. May the Cross of Christ reveal courage when despair overwhelms us.

We pray to the Lord.

For married couples facing hardship. May families find true forgiveness in Christ. May all relationships find healing and hope in daily life.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who seek physical healing in Christ Jesus. May the Cross of Christ enrich our journey along treacherous paths and wayward roads. May hope be born in our suffering.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who face the loss of employment. May God provide adequate work and health insurance for all families in need.  May the Cross of Christ bring peace and protection to all families on earth.

We pray to the Lord.

For people serving in our military. May God offer us security when violence falls upon us. May the Cross of Christ bring peace to all nations under heaven.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who cannot abide their grief. May people who live in depression, anguish or despair find peace within their hearts. May God grant mercy and consolation to weary hearts.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who have died. May the Cross of Christ bring us all safely home to heaven. May hope be born here on earth.

We pray to the Lord.

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Sunday September 13, 2026

Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

For Leo, our Pope, and ___, our Bishop. May they model forgiveness when division and strife separate our communities. May they be instruments of justice in our world.

We pray to the Lord.

For the people of war-torn nations. May peace ease tensions and justice restore the basics of life for people who have lost security and livelihood.

We pray to the Lord.

For family members who have lost respect for one another. May we forgive with love in our hearts. May God give us courage to lay down our anger for the benefit of family life.

We pray to the Lord.

For people facing natural disasters. May we help restore the basics of life for people caught off guard from fires, floods and violent wind.  

We pray to the Lord.

For people caught in webs of regret. May God release the binding ties of loss and worry. May we live in peace as we let go of past hurts and even lost dreams.

We pray to the Lord.

For our relatives who live with depression or any mental anguish. May God help us support our loved ones with patience and kindness in our most challenging aspects of life.

We pray to the Lord.

For young people discerning their life vocation. May God inspire our next generation to live with integrity and joy. May faith in Christ Jesus lead them into a generative future.

We pray to the Lord.  

For our fragile elderly, our ill children and all who face disease. May God offer healing and hope to all who live with bodily and emotional pain.

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For our loved ones who have died. May our beloved bask in the beauty of the face of Christ Jesus. May God ease our grief and console our loss.

We pray to the Lord.

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Sunday September 6, 2026

Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time

For Leo, our Pope, and ___, our Bishop. May they find joy and support in our common worship and hope in their service to the marginalized.

We pray to the Lord.

For the people of Nepal. May God tend to the grief of families who have lost loved ones, homes and jobs. May the Holy Spirit offer strength to workers who search for the living and the dead.

We pray to the Lord.

For courage to mend our relationships. May Christ offer solace and healing among people we have hurt and those who have wounded us.

We pray to the Lord.

For gatherings of two or three. May the Holy Spirit help us trust the miracles of God. May God gather us in prayer and send us into the world to proclaim peace.

We pray to the Lord.

For children in a new school year. May our youth not be bullied for their differences. May each child find their unique talents and have the courage to express their gifts.

We pray to the Lord.

For courage to reconcile family differences. May we step back from technology and privilege and help mend family members who feel estranged and lonely.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who lean on walkers and canes. May they find the support of healthcare workers and family members to help them trust the healing love of God. May their pain be eased through our support.

We pray to the Lord.

For healing among those who grieve. May the Holy Spirit guide our losses into consolation and courage. May grief give way to gratefulness.

We pray to the Lord.

For our beloved dead. May our loved ones who encouraged us on earth now be freed of pain and sorrow in the face of Christ Jesus.

We pray to the Lord.

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PRAYER

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

O God of our longing, you call us to wake from our slumber, to be always ready for your arrival. Open our hearts for your presence among us. May we not stumble among the wicked and not be unprepared by our sinfulness and apathy. May we hear your voice with courage and hope. May we be awakened to your healing grace and be steadfast in your call to serve others. May we hear only the sounds of your loving voice, inviting us safely beyond our selfish ways as we wait in joyful hope for your coming among us. Amen

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Sunday August 30, 2026

Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

For Leo, our Pope. May his leadership help us focus on the promise of Christ Jesus. May we take up our cross and follow the command of Christ.

We pray to the Lord.

For those who cling to pride and arrogance. May we surrender our lives to the grace of God. May the crosses we bear be the source of eternal life here on earth.

We pray to the Lord.

For peace among all nations under heaven. May peace be the food we share and the hope for which we long. May God offer us courage in times of violence and war.

We pray to the Lord.

For our children who begin a new year in school. May they remain inquisitive and enthused about the beauty of learning. May God open their lives and hearts to wonder and awe in all learning.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who face destructive storms, floods and droughts. May our lives on earth be eased by the support of our neighbors and communities.

We pray to the Lord.

For reconciliation among neighbors. May we not build fences between people. May we reach out in peace among people whom we have neglected or hurt.

We pray to the Lord.

For the care of our earth. May we work for the survival of wildlife in forests and oceans, maintaining clean water and air for all creatures under heaven. May we name all life as God’s creation.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who bear the cross of illness and disease. May we help ease the bodily and emotional pain of our loved ones. May God give us patience and perseverance.

We pray to the Lord.

For our loved ones who now rest in God. May we pray for the souls of people who taught us how to love. May we let go with faith and courage in eternal life.

We pray to the Lord.

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