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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Third Sunday of Lent

March 23, 2025

For all who lead us in faith. May Francis, our Pope and __, our Bishop know the healing redemption of Christ Jesus. May they help us find hope among the evils of life.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who ache for a second chance in life. May God offer the sinner consolation and healing we all deserve. May this Lenten season bring us joy and peace.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who battle self-righteousness and entitlement. May we all be humbled by the passion, death and resurrection of Christ Jesus. May Lent challenge us as believers and loving people.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who are quick to act against a neighbor. May our threats and finger-pointing end and not condemn those around us. May we seek the healing authority of Christ Jesus. May hope bud within us in springtime.

We pray to the Lord.

For the discouraged and the angry. May we all be given another chance to find our lives in Christ Jesus. May we hear the voice of God and not the voices that put us down.

We pray to the Lord.

For our brothers and sisters who are ill. May God provide adequate healthcare to those who most need healing. May we get a second chance to live without pain.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who condemn others. May our eyes be open to the immigrant, the disabled, the mentally ill and those who live outside. May hope be the ground for all our growth and change.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who need to trim away sin, regret and shame. May we all find in Christ the truth of God’s healing love for every human being under heaven.

We pray to the Lord.

For our beloved dead. May our loved ones remain in our hearts during the Lenten season. May solace rise within us as they find their home in heaven.

We pray to the Lord.

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