June 15, 2025

The Most Holy Trinity

For all who lead us in faith. For Leo, our Pope, and ___, our Bishop. May the gift of God’s fidelity unite us in the mission of Christ Jesus. May hope be food for our ministries on earth.

We pray to the Lord.

For a full measure of peace in our time. May God’s love for humanity become known in every nation and peoples. May we receive every good God offers the world.

We pray to the Lord,

For all who are imprisoned. May we free those who are confined by threats and fear. May hope be the key that frees us from isolation.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who receive the healing gift of the sacraments. May courage prevail at our altars and mercy be the food that sustains us in the world. May love be the work in the Trinity.

We pray to the Lord.

For our children who rejuvenate in summer.  May our youth find relaxation and inspiration for their future. May play unite our families and joy become rich nourishment.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who live in the miracle of the Trinity. May all the baptized unite in harmony through the gift of God. May we work diligently to unite all followers of Jesus Christ.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who live in abusive violence. May our children who have been stifled by mental anguish find consolation and peace.  May we all work for healing and healthy relationships.

We pray to the Lord

For all who grieve in summer. May we find consolation in the gift of the Trinity. May hope be within us as we let go of friendships, family members and all who have died.

We pray to the Lord.

For our beloved dead. May our loved ones find eternal rest in the gift of God’s embrace, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

We pray to the Lord.

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June 8, 2025

Pentecost Sunday

For Leo, our Pope. May the grace of the Holy Spirit bring him into wisdom and all good. May he find hope in his role so to offer the world a new moral voice.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who search for peace in our world. May the Holy Spirit flood every nation with harmony and communion. May we listen to God’s ancient Word and live it in every action under heaven.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who have received Easter sacraments. May the Holy Spirit teach us all to live beyond our fear. May grace open new doors and satisfied all human hunger.

We pray to the Lord.

For hope in dire circumstances. May the Holy Spirit bring light to all hardship and discouragement. May grace come to those burdened by life and worry.

We pray to the Lord.

For people lost in jobs that do not fit their skills and abilities. May hope be in the search for rightful employment. May we discover our true gifts in the Holy Spirit.

We pray to the Lord.

For our abandoned poor. May the Holy Spirit open new opportunities to people who live outside. May God’s peace bring families to shelter and healthy living.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who have graduated this spring. May all graduates find new hope for the future. May they discover opportunities that bring employment and new life in our world.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who rely on others for the basics of life. May the Holy Spirit open new doors for people searching for education and healthcare. May hope live in every household.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who have died. May the grace of God lead our beloved dead home to heaven for all eternity. May the Holy Spirit ease our grief here on earth.

We pray to the Lord.

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June 1, 2025

The Ascension of the Lord

For Leo, our Pope. May his life and ministry reflect the hope of Easter. May the Holy Spirit offer him joy in serving the most vulnerable in our world.  

We pray to the Lord.

For nations at war. May peace ease human fear and conflict. May hope become bread for the survival of our planet.

We pray to the Lord.

For our people who have received Easter sacraments. May joy be in the hearts of our newly baptized and zeal be among those who serve now in our communities.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who feel alone or abandoned. May we reach out to help our neighbors lost among violence, depression and neglect.

We pray to the Lord.

For people lost in addiction and fear. May we find joy and surrender in Christ Jesus. May sobriety be hope for our future.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who travel for graduations, weddings or family feasts. May we rely solely upon the Holy Spirit to guide our ways, our roads, and our hearts.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who face imprisonment. May every heart know God’s love and faithfulness. May we not abandon our loved ones.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who grieve in this Easter Season. May Christ Jesus offer hope to us on earth who learn to let go of people we love. May we face loss with tenderness.

We pray to the Lord.

For our beloved dead. May all who have died find consolation and joy in the promise of God’s Kingdom. May our love ones find true home in the presence of Christ Jesus.

We pray to the Lord.

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May 25, 2025

Sixth Sunday of Easter

For Leo, our Pope, and ___, our Bishop. May our leaders guide us to ways of love. May the Holy Spirit support our future and release us from fear.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who have received Easter sacraments. May Easter hope guide us in our daily lives and sustain us in every decision and action.

We pray to the Lord.

For people waiting for companionship and support. May our elders know God’s healing love even when grief and loss overwhelm them.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who long to be appreciated. May the Holy Spirit provide love and courage for people who feel left out or unseen by the world.

We pray to the Lord.

For people searching for employment. May the Holy Spirit guide our gifts and talents in everyday life. May we find stability for our families and future.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who long for peace. May every nation work for peace and security for their people. May wars end and hope be born in every heart.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who bear the weight of broken promises. May we learn to keep our word and our promises. May our relationships be built upon our authentic lives and genuine respect.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who have lost Easter joy. May faith be enlivened in our hearts and may we learn to trust in Christ’s resurrection and sure presence.

We pray to the Lord.

For our beloved dead. May fear be released and hope become our way of life as we grieve the loss of our loved ones.

We pray to the Lord.

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May 18, 2025

Fifth Sunday of Easter

For Pope Leo XIV. May his faith help us reverence human dignity. May his voice reflect the healing love of Christ Jesus and offer us consolation and peace.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who sit along the margins of life. May the timid and shy know their place in God’s faithfulness. May their concerns be voiced and accepted in every worshipping assembly.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who have received Easter sacraments. May our newly initiated find hope in the love of Christ. May their faith grow strong in our anxious world.

We pray to the Lord.

For the end of war, violence and unrest. May Easter peace be heard in every human conflict under heaven. May hope become food to ease all human tensions.

We pray to the Lord.

For all foster children. May our youth who seek home in this world find courage and peace in family life. May their gifts thrive for the benefit of humanity.

We pray to the Lord.

For our elders in nursing homes. May our older generation find hope in their old age. May they be free from despair and be offered healing in mind, body and soul.

We pray to the Lord.

For all prisoners. May the Easter season unlock souls and offer inner freedom to people who most need hope. May courage prevail and justice be known.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who seek love. May the lonely discover the true love of Christ Jesus. May the empty be filled with contentment and joy.

We pray to the Lord.

For our beloved dead. May Easter hope be known among our departed brothers and sisters. May Christ lead us all safely home.

We pray to the Lord.