Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus

Friday June 27, 2025

For Leo, our Pope. May the Sacred Heart of Jesus inspire his leadership to serve people on the margins of society.

We pray to the Lord.

For nations under heaven that are threatened with violence and war. May God inspire all leaders to help those who most need the basics of life. May peace find a home on earth.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who are hurting in life. May those who face abuse, and anguish find consolation and joy in the Heart of Jesus Christ.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who have been overwhelmed by unkindness. May the downtrodden find rest on earth. May our fragile relationships heal in the love of Christ.

We pray to the Lord.

For us who are in physical and emotional pain. May Christ embrace us and call us his own. May the brokenhearted find consolation and tenderness.

We pray to the Lord.

For travelers and pilgrims in these summer weeks. May Christ lead us to lands of solace and peace. May we be awakened by our journeys to live more closely in the Heart of Christ.

We pray to the Lord.

For families that vacation in summer. May Christ lead families into great love and trust. May hope and joy live among people we love.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who grieve. May we trust the Sacred Heart of Jesus to lead us to consolation and harmony. May hope live in our hearts.

We pray to the Lord.

For our beloved dead. May the Heart of Christ welcome our loved ones who have died into eternal rest.

We pray to the Lord.

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June 22, 2025

The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ Jesus

For Leo, our Pope.  May the Eucharist feed our leaders with humility and justice. May courage become our food in living the mission of the Eucharist.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who starve for food, mercy and compassion. May our celebrations of the Eucharist instill love within us. May we live the love of the Eucharist in our daily lives.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who live in frenzy and busyness. May our lives find calm in the presence of the Eucharist. May mercy find its home in our silence.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who hunger for community and support.  May we all find healing in the Breaking of the Bread. May we live Christ’s healing love among the fragile and broken.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who have turned their hunger into brash words or hatred. May we feed on Christ Jesus to heal our hearts and live for others. May hope be broken and shared.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who celebrated Eucharist for the first time this spring. May Easter joy continue as we come to the banquet feast of Word and Sacrament.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who have walked away from sobriety or healing. May we rejoice in the life God prepares for us. May we live in confidence beyond addiction and compulsion.

We pray to the Lord.

For our children who struggle to find meaning and integrity. May the Eucharist reveal our true home in God’s fidelity.

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For all who grieve the loss of a loved one. May the Eucharist nourish our hope in eternal life. May the dead rest assuredly in the Kingdom of Heaven.

We pray to the Lord.

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June 15, 2025

The Most Holy Trinity

For all who lead us in faith. For Leo, our Pope, and ___, our Bishop. May the gift of God’s fidelity unite us in the mission of Christ Jesus. May hope be food for our ministries on earth.

We pray to the Lord.

For a full measure of peace in our time. May God’s love for humanity become known in every nation and peoples. May we receive every good God offers the world.

We pray to the Lord,

For all who are imprisoned. May we free those who are confined by threats and fear. May hope be the key that frees us from isolation.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who receive the healing gift of the sacraments. May courage prevail at our altars and mercy be the food that sustains us in the world. May love be the work in the Trinity.

We pray to the Lord.

For our children who rejuvenate in summer.  May our youth find relaxation and inspiration for their future. May play unite our families and joy become rich nourishment.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who live in the miracle of the Trinity. May all the baptized unite in harmony through the gift of God. May we work diligently to unite all followers of Jesus Christ.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who live in abusive violence. May our children who have been stifled by mental anguish find consolation and peace.  May we all work for healing and healthy relationships.

We pray to the Lord

For all who grieve in summer. May we find consolation in the gift of the Trinity. May hope be within us as we let go of friendships, family members and all who have died.

We pray to the Lord.

For our beloved dead. May our loved ones find eternal rest in the gift of God’s embrace, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

We pray to the Lord.

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June 8, 2025

Pentecost Sunday

For Leo, our Pope. May the grace of the Holy Spirit bring him into wisdom and all good. May he find hope in his role so to offer the world a new moral voice.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who search for peace in our world. May the Holy Spirit flood every nation with harmony and communion. May we listen to God’s ancient Word and live it in every action under heaven.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who have received Easter sacraments. May the Holy Spirit teach us all to live beyond our fear. May grace open new doors and satisfied all human hunger.

We pray to the Lord.

For hope in dire circumstances. May the Holy Spirit bring light to all hardship and discouragement. May grace come to those burdened by life and worry.

We pray to the Lord.

For people lost in jobs that do not fit their skills and abilities. May hope be in the search for rightful employment. May we discover our true gifts in the Holy Spirit.

We pray to the Lord.

For our abandoned poor. May the Holy Spirit open new opportunities to people who live outside. May God’s peace bring families to shelter and healthy living.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who have graduated this spring. May all graduates find new hope for the future. May they discover opportunities that bring employment and new life in our world.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who rely on others for the basics of life. May the Holy Spirit open new doors for people searching for education and healthcare. May hope live in every household.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who have died. May the grace of God lead our beloved dead home to heaven for all eternity. May the Holy Spirit ease our grief here on earth.

We pray to the Lord.

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June 1, 2025

The Ascension of the Lord

For Leo, our Pope. May his life and ministry reflect the hope of Easter. May the Holy Spirit offer him joy in serving the most vulnerable in our world.  

We pray to the Lord.

For nations at war. May peace ease human fear and conflict. May hope become bread for the survival of our planet.

We pray to the Lord.

For our people who have received Easter sacraments. May joy be in the hearts of our newly baptized and zeal be among those who serve now in our communities.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who feel alone or abandoned. May we reach out to help our neighbors lost among violence, depression and neglect.

We pray to the Lord.

For people lost in addiction and fear. May we find joy and surrender in Christ Jesus. May sobriety be hope for our future.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who travel for graduations, weddings or family feasts. May we rely solely upon the Holy Spirit to guide our ways, our roads, and our hearts.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who face imprisonment. May every heart know God’s love and faithfulness. May we not abandon our loved ones.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who grieve in this Easter Season. May Christ Jesus offer hope to us on earth who learn to let go of people we love. May we face loss with tenderness.

We pray to the Lord.

For our beloved dead. May all who have died find consolation and joy in the promise of God’s Kingdom. May our love ones find true home in the presence of Christ Jesus.

We pray to the Lord.