March 31, 2024

Easter Sunday

Let us pray for the beauty of life and hope for our eternal home this Easter morning. May we live the mystery of Christ’s resurrection in our choices and ways of life.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for Francis, our Pope, and ___, our Bishop. May Easter joy ring out from their pastoral care of souls upon the earth. May hope abide within the Church.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for our worshipping community this Easter morning. May our celebrations of faith inspire us to offer hope and justice to our world.
We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for people struggling with life and faith. May we support people who are lost in depression, anxiety or loneliness. May hope abound in our earthly questions of life.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for those who have received Easter sacraments. May we pass on to those born again in baptism our commitment to work for the soul of the earth and the lives of our next generation.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for people struggling to capture the promise of Easter. May our brothers and sisters in prison know in their hearts the freedom of God’s love and care for them.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray on this Easter morning for engaged couples and those pursuing religious vocations. May we be attentive to the work of the Holy Spirit and help guide the next generation to sing the praises of God and to work diligently for the well-being of all people.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for kindness toward people who challenge us. May Easter provide healing and forgiveness in our relationships.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for our beloved dead on this Easter morning. May people we have loved on earth find a new home in the mystery of Christ’s passion, death and resurrection.

We pray to the Lord.  

March 30, 2024

Easter Vigil

Let us pray to gaze upon the new fire of Christ’s presence in our midst. May our hearts become a blaze of hope for all people under heaven. May we live in the Paschal Light of integrity and joy.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for Francis, our Pope and ___, our Bishop on this holy night. May all leaders shine the love of Christ in every dark corner of the Church and our world. May hope become food for all Christians.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for our newly baptized this glorious night. May our brothers and sisters in faith across the globe find joy, healing and mercy in the waters of Baptism. May justice grow like spring grass and mercy shine like the sun.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for people who most need our prayers this Easter night. May all who live in the darkness of fear and loneliness find a flicker of hope in the light of Christ’s Resurrection.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for people who cry out in pain this night. May the sounds of human anguish be acknowledged by us who believe that darkness gives way to the morning light of Easter.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray that the love of Christ be the center of our lives. May we live Christianity with kind action and graceful service toward all humanity.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray to live Christ’s salvation story in our daily lives. May our ears be attentive to the stories of our elderly and the dreams of our young children. May we sit still listening to the voice of God’s love within us.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for our sisters and brothers living on the streets. May we listen to them and not give them what we think they want. May our ears and hearts be always attentive and caring.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for reconciliation among our children and their children. May we pass on kindness and gentleness to our new generations. May our children find the glimmer of faith in our eyes and souls.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for our loved ones who are in the embrace of God in heaven. May this Easter renew our faith in Christ’s promise of eternal life.

We pray to the Lord.   

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March 28, 2024

Holy Thursday

Let us pray for our Universal Church in this sacred Triduum. May we learn to adore the Body of Christ in the Eucharist and to wash the feet of all believers.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for those who seek Easter Sacraments. May we initiate new Christians into the beauty of faith and into a courageous life of love and mercy.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray to wash the feet of people who have walked arduous journeys. May we care for people who walk through depression, grief and addictions. May we walk among people who most need us.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for our sick in these holy days. May people who bear the cross of ill-health find in their lives the healing love of Jesus Christ.  

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray to invigorate our faith in the Sacred Triduum. May we surrender to the mystery of Christ’s passion, death and resurrection.  May we seek Christ’s heart of compassion, forgiveness and peace.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for peace in every nation under heaven. May needless wars cease. May the sounds of gunfire be transformed into the silent work of justice for all peoples. May mercy befriend those who grieve.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for our neighbors who are hungry, for our relatives in prison, for our brothers and sisters who live on the streets. May we seek faith, hope, and love in this night of Holy Thursday and not turn our backs on our own.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for our family members who are bedridden and near death. May they find comfort and care in their bodily anguish. May hope become food for their eternal life.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for our beloved dead. May our sacred Triduum remind us of our path to heaven, in the dying and rising of Christ Jesus. May they enter their eternal home with joy.

We pray to the Lord.

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March 24, 2024

Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion

Let us pray for Francis, our Pope, and ___, our Bishop, as we begin Holy Week. May all who lead us in faith be rooted in the redemptive life of Christ Jesus. May hope thrive within all communities of faith.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for justice to be born in us. May renewal of baptism at Easter lead us to serve beyond measure. May love blanket the earth as we cherish our faith in Holy Week.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for our bishops and clergy who will bless the sacred oils for our sacraments. May our leaders gather at the Chrism Mass mindful of our ill family members and those who seek initiation at Easter.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for courage this Holy Week. May we embrace the Cross of Christ and learn firsthand how to wash the feet of our neighbors.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for people who live with mental anguish. May all who struggle in mind and soul find relief in the goodness of God’s love.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for our Elect who will receive Easter Sacraments. May those preparing for baptism be renewed in hope in the flowing waters of grace.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for people surviving prisons, those who face the confines of ill health and those locked down by fear and depression. May the Light of Christ shine boldly in our human darkness.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for the weary of heart, those who grieve their losses, and those who wait for the glory of the Kingdom of God.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for our beloved dead. May the promises of Christ Crucified be made known in those who have gone before us.

We pray to the Lord. 

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March 17, 2024

Fifth Sunday of Lent

Let us pray to die to our fears and dreads. May we bury our false stories in the past. May we rise in this Lenten season in the glorious story of Christ’s love within our hearts.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for all who lead us in faith. May our leaders reveal the mercy of God and the dignity of all humankind.

We pray to the Lord.  

Let us pray to help people who have been abandoned by society. May our brothers who live with mental illness find hope in our care for them. May our sisters who live under cardboard find shelter because of our witness to the dignity of life.
We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for our children preparing for Easter sacraments. May children discover the sacraments of the Church during challenging times. May hope be born in our young.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for our efforts to heal the earth. May we bury seeds in our common soil for food for the next generation. May new life spring up from our earth and joy be found within us.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for an enduring sense of awe. May God heal tensions among us and help us see the beauty of relationships. May we lift our voices in praise and gratitude.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray to empty our hearts of regret and hatred.  May reconciliation become a reality in family life. May hope be given to us as daily bread.  

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray to grieve our losses.  May Lent bring us courage to let go of people we have loved and cared for in our past. May we find Christ’s compassion toward us.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for our loved ones who have died. May faith bind us to those who have taught us how to love on earth.

We pray to the Lord.

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March 10, 2024

Fourth Sunday of Lent

Let us pray to lift up hope for people in anguish. May our Church leaders assist us in seeking the love of God, the freedom of our lives.  

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray to lift burdens off the shoulders of our neighbors. May we lend a hand when needed. May we offer encouragement in any obstacle or impossibility.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray to listen to members of our families. May we offer an attentive ear to those who feel lost or alienated from family life. May our words be few but reassuring.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for all who seek the waters of baptism at Easter. May we lift up hope for other people to behold. May faith ignite a new vision for our world.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray to sit at the bedside of a loved one and offer consolation. May we treasure the gift of life when a loved one is ill and in pain.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray to lift up our heads and view the beauty of the earth. May our Lenten journey not focus on ourselves alone, but on the wonder and awesomeness of God, our neighbors, and our families on this earth.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray to believe in the mystery of Jesus’ dying and rising. May the essence of our Christian faith be made known to our world in our work for justice and peace.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for people who struggle to walk. May we provide shoulders for other people to lean upon. May our hearts bear the mystery of love for all who stumble in life.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for our beloved dead. May our loved ones find new home and new joy for all eternity in heaven.

We pray to the Lord.