November 9, 2025

The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica

For Leo, our Pope, and ___, our Bishop. May our leaders be instruments of God’s grace to renew the universal church. May God inspire all people for prayer and service.

We pray to the Lord.

For people abused by clergy. May trust and honesty restore our communities of faith. May Christ heal our every wound of violence against our children.

We pray to the Lord.

For peace and true justice in our world. May all nations take to heart the gift of God’s love for every human being. May our communities build hope for families and nations.

We pray to the Lord.

For artists, architects, contractors and engineers who build churches. May all who create our houses of worship turn to Christ, our Master Builder. May the Holy Spirit inspire our prayer and imagination as we celebrate our communion in God.

We pray to the Lord.

For families in need of shelter and employment. May the basic needs of our families be fulfilled with God’s healing justice. May our communities sustain hope for every life on earth.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who suffer mental anguish. May all who live in darkness and pain find emotional support. May God heal all people threatened by diseases of the mind.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who seek God in worship and in service. May we celebrate Eucharist together with faith and integrity. May the Real Presence of Christ renew our work in daily life well beyond the walls of our worship spaces.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who grieve. May all who bear the burdens of loss and hardship know the healing mercy of Christ Jesus.

We pray to the Lord.

For our loved ones who have died. May we remember our loved ones in this month of November. May the souls of the just find true communion with Christ in heaven.

We pray to the Lord.

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November 2, 2025

The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed

For Leo, our Pope and ___, our Bishop. May our leaders shelter our beloved poor and provide hope for the weary.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who ache for healing. May our loved ones who suffer bodily and spiritual pain know the healing love of Christ Jesus. May God shepherd us into restorative hope.

We pray to the Lord.

For all mothers who have suffered a miscarriage. May God heal women who have suffered the loss of a child. May God shepherd the quiet pain of all parents.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who stray from faith and family. May the souls of the lost know God’s fidelity and kindness. May reconciliation be known among families. May Christ shepherd the anxious and angry.

We pray to the Lord.

For peace upon our earth. May God shepherd all nations into revitalizing justice. May every nation respect its citizens and may we trust in God’s presence.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who live in darkness. May God wipe away the tears of all who cry themselves to sleep. May God shepherd our doubt and pain into light that shines until eternity.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who grieve a loved one who has died. May Christ show us a new path in our heartache and may our souls be filled with love.  May our loss be transformed into hope and compassion.

We pray to the Lord.

For families that experience tension and ill-will when death occurs. May Christ Jesus ease the pain of families. May God shepherd our resentments into hope for family life.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who died. May God reveal compassion for the souls of our loved ones. May God shepherd us all into the beauty and glory of eternal life.

We pray to the Lord.

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October 26, 2025

Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

For Leo, our Pope and ___, our Bishop. May Christ receive the humble prayer of our leaders for the benefit and well-being of all peoples and nations.

We pray to the Lord.

For true and lasting peace in our world. May all nations recognize the dignity of their citizens. May people who ache for justice find true happiness and wellbeing.

We pray to the Lord.

For all people who long to pray. May we surrender to the overwhelming mercy of Christ Jesus. May our hearts become a true home for God’s tender compassion.

We pray to the Lord.

For people surviving mental anguish. May all who suffer mental illness find healthcare and professional treatment. May God cherish the humble and heal those who live with anxiety and inner violence.

We pray to the Lord.

For children struggling to find meaning and purpose. May our youth find a life of inner peace and a source of hope. May we model true courage from the gospel of Jesus Christ.

We pray to the Lord.

For married couples struggling to find money and resources for survival. May God provide for couples unable to care for children. May Christ Jesus inspire love in their relationship and offer peace to all families.

We pray to the Lord.

For people of ill-health. May our relatives facing disease and heartache find hope in their prayer. May God heal the humble and the weary.

We pray to the Lord.

For all people who grieve. May those who pray for comfort from loss find in Christ Jesus the goodness of life. May our grief become an entry into God’s compassion and tenderness.

We pray to the Lord.

For our beloved dead. May God welcome our loved ones into the glory of heaven. May we find peace and inner hope on earth.

We pray to the Lord.

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