April 17, 2025

Holy Thursday

Prayers of the Faithful

For Francis, our Pope, and ___, our Bishop. May we set our hearts on the Body and Blood of our Savior. May all who lead us reveal prayer and service in the Church.

We pray to the Lord.

For all bishops, priests and deacons in this sacred Triduum. May all who blessed the sacred oils during the Chrism Mass find the healing touch of Christ Jesus.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who await full initiation in the Church. May we yearn for the healing waters of baptism and the joy of the Body and Blood of Christ Jesus.

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 all the sick and those who live in unfortunate circumstances. May we comfort the lost 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 support our young and offer hope for a new generation.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who are bedridden and who face depression and grief. May we reach out to people who cannot raise their heads or voices in praise of God.

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 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.

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April 13, 2025

Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion

Prayers of the Faithful

For Francis, our Pope, and ___, our Bishop. May they reveal the depth of Holy Week in their example of prayer and service.  

We pray to the Lord.

For the Elect who await the healing waters of baptism. May they know the redemptive love of Christ Jesus forever.

We pray to the Lord.

For our children who are bullied. May Christ comfort young people who are put down by words and threats. May hope rise in every fragile heart.

We pray to the Lord.

For all people who live in fear. May Holy Week bring peace to people who survive violence, hatred and war.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who cringe at the suffering of life. May we face our internal struggles with faith. May Christ heal our angst and restlessness.

We pray to the Lord.

For our families in this Holy Week. May we model Christ’s passion, death and resurrection in daily life. May the Paschal Mystery bring us freedom and joy.

We pray to the Lord.

For people suffering body pain in this Holy Week. May Christ ease the burdens brought by aging, ill health and lack of insurance. May Christ heal us along the path to hope.

We pray to the Lord.

For all prisoners and people confined to doubt, fear and anguish. May Christ ease the restlessness of people who ache for freedom.

We pray to the Lord.

For our beloved dead. May Holy Week rouse hope for all who grieve. May our loved ones now find joy in the face of Christ Jesus.

We pray to the Lord.

April 6, 2025

Fifth Sunday of Lent

Prayers of the Faithful

For Francis, our Pope, and ___, our Bishop. May they receive the healing touch of Christ Jesus. May they extend such forgiveness to all people.

We pray to the Lord.

For us who live in circles of condemnation. May we seek the presence and touch of Christ Jesus. May we await healing to set our lives free.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who point fingers in rage and accusation. May Christ’s presence heal all who seek him. May reconciliation be in the hearts of all in turmoil and trauma.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who yearn for the healing waters of baptism. May our catechumens across the world wait in joyful hope for the healing mercy of the Risen Christ.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who live in trauma from past relationships. May Christ help us to stand up in the love of God and in the healing peace of faith.

We pray to the Lord.

For all whose bodies are weakened by illness. May the freedom of Christ’s healing touch be upon us who claim him as Savior. May we lift our heads and spirits in praise of God.

We pray to the Lord.

For young people who live in circles of neglect. May orphans and children in foster care know only goodness and healing. May hope flood the lives of our youth who feel most alone.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who live behind bars in small cells. May all the imprisoned know God’s strength and peace. May freedom be in our hearts and on our lips.

We pray to the Lord.

For our beloved dead. May peace reign in us on earth as our loved one enter eternal rest. May peace be a path to our heavenly home.

We pray to the Lord.

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Fourth Sunday of Lent

March 30, 2025

For all who lead us in faith. May Francis, our Pope, and ___, our Bishop, find joy in their words and actions of faith. May hope be the fire that leads us to Christ Jesus.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who are discouraged by our childhood actions. May the regretful and the obstinate bring reconciliation and forgiveness along the path to adulthood.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who condemn others so to make their lives look better. May we not use words or actions to put other people down. May we not compare one another’s faith or talents.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who seek a better life. May our dreams bring us all to Christ Jesus. May we seek the life God has for us in the richness of our gifts and talents.

We pray to the Lord.

For all families who seek wisdom and strength. May we admire the gifts of our brothers and sisters. May we reflect the love of Christ in our everyday lives.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who shun other family members. May we be awakened to the beauty of life and the richness of family relationships during this Lenten season.

We pray to the Lord.

For hope among members of our parish community this Lent. May we work together toward renewing our lives of baptism at Easter. May our common vision put our prayer into the practice of serving and loving people most in need.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who long for the Father’s embrace. May our broken spirits and tired bodies find the love of God the Father. May our lives discover the healing only God provides.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who have gone before us in faith. May God welcome our loved ones into our eternal home in heaven. May our seek forgiveness and truth.

We pray to the Lord.

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