The Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle C, August 31, 2025, The Prayers of the Faithful

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August 31, 2025

Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

For Leo, our Pope. May he voice peace from nation upon nation. May his life speak boldly of the beauty and mercy of God.

We pray to the Lord.

For leaders of nations. May our leaders seek justice and peace among every border and country. May hope become food for all peoples.

We pray to the Lord.

For a deep humility within our hearts. May we surrender with joy to the grace God has for us. May our lives speak only good and thanksgiving.

We pray to the Lord.

For our children who begin a new school year. May our youth be given a place to thrive and may their talents be nourished in every classroom.

We pray to the Lord.

For families struggling to find sufficient food. May every person be nourished in body and soul. May we learn to share our resources among the hungry.

We pray to the Lord.

For people surviving on the streets. May the marginalized find true home in our concern and efforts to provide housing and employment.

We pray to the Lord.

For courage within our prayer. May we come to the Eucharist willing to live the love we receive. May the Body and Blood of Christ nourish our prayer and service.

We pray to the Lord.

For the ill among us. May healing be manifest in our bodies and spirits. May God reach out to touch our pain and weariness.

We pray to the Lord.

For our beloved dead. May our families and friends find mercy and love in the face of Christ Jesus.

We pray to the Lord.

The Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 24, 2025, The Prayers of the Faithful

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August 24, 2025

Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time

For Leo, our Pope, and ___, our Bishop. May God open their hearts to serve the least among us. May Christ nourish their prayer and service.

We pray to the Lord.

For courage to widen our perspectives of peace. May we seek the lost and forgotten, those behind bars and those bound by addiction. May peace flourish in every heart.

We pray to the Lord.

For a deeper view of faith and justice.  May God’s love within us be revealed in our words, actions and ways of life. May we entrust our lives to the Holy Spirit.

We pray to the Lord.

For people seeking employment. May we all find work that sustains our lives and engages our talents.

We pray to the Lord.

For survivors of storms, floods and fires in these summer months. May they entrust their future to God’s protection. May we reach beyond our neighborhood to restore the lives of people who most need us.

We pray to the Lord.

For students who begin a new school year. May our youth find inspiration, courage and joy in the classrooms. May they use their skills and talents for the common good.

We pray to the Lord.

For our loved ones who are ill. May God embrace the sick, the discouraged and the lonely. May our love and service comfort the sick.

We pray to the Lord.

For courage to forgive those who hurt us. May God instill hope in all relationships. May the Holy Spirit teach us how to love.

We pray to the Lord.

For our beloved dead. May God comfort the souls of the dead. May we not forgot those who have loved us on earth.

We pray to the Lord.

The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, August 15, 2025, The Prayers of the Faithful

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The Assumption of Mary: Art by Ronald Raab, CSC

August 15, 2025

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

For Leo, our Pope, and all leaders in faith. May our humility become home for God’s miracles.

We pray to the Lord.

For leaders of every nation under heaven. May we act in justice and seek the protection and dignity of women.

We pray to the Lord.

For people starving for food, compassion and the basics of life. May God provide food for our survival and hope for our children.

We pray to the Lord.

For deeper surrender to God. May we voice our consent to the Holy Spirit even when we are afraid of the future. May Mary show us the way to God.

We pray to the Lord.

For people surviving poverty and homelessness. May the marginalized find compassion in Christ Jesus. May we work to shelter our forgotten families.

We pray to the Lord.

For courage to speak up for people who are put down by abuse and neglect. May the oppressed find deep healing and love.

We pray to the Lord.

For every human being who has died. May we be welcome in God’s everlasting presence in heaven. May Mary pray for us at the hour of our death.

We pray to the Lord.

The Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle C, August 17, 2025, The Prayers of the Faithful

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August 17, 2025

Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

For Leo, our Pope. May the Holy Spirit guide him with integrity. May his actions and words unite us in faith.

We pray to the Lord.

For all political leaders. May we all work for justice and harmony amid hatred and division. May hope be our daily bread.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who wait for new life. May the downtrodden and fragile be given hope and strength. May we lovingly serve our neighbor in need.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who feel unjustly separated from family and loved ones. May God unite us in harmony and justice.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who wait for healing in their grief. May God invoke peace in our hearts amid sudden loss and heartache.

We pray to the Lord.

For teachers and mentors. May our children know the richness of people who inspire education, integrity, creativity and good works.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who ache for harmony in their relationships. May we all seek forgiveness when misunderstandings separate us from loved ones. May God unite us in love.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who survive fragile health. May the ill be given adequate healthcare and support. May we seek to support our loved ones who most need.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who have died. May our loved ones be in union with Christ Jesus for all eternity.

We pray to the Lord.