The Fourth Sunday of Easter, May 11, 2025, Cycle C, The Prayers of the Faithful

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May 11, 2025

Fourth Sunday of Easter

( If a new pope is elected) For ____, our new Pope. May he listen attentively to the Holy Spirit and serve with holiness, justice and love. In gratitude for this new path for the Church.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who shepherd our Church. May our leaders deepen their commitment to live the gospel and to serve the great multitude of people with hope and zeal.

We pray to the Lord.

For courage to listen to Christ Jesus. May we listen with hopefulness for our lives and in service to people who most need us.

We pray to the Lord.

For our youth who struggle to know God’s will. May we support our young in discerning God’s love for them. May the Good Shepherd lead them into peace and kindness.

We pray to the Lord.

For people lost among violence, hatred and war. May the Good Shepherd lead us all into peace, security and hope for the future. May tensions ease and gospel peace be lived under heaven.

We pray to the Lord.

For creatives, artists and influencers. May the Holy Spirit lead us into a creative future in faith and service in the church. May our gifts, talents, and resources inspire our worship and work.

We pray to the Lord.

For those who feel lost and afraid in our society. May the Good Shepherd embrace the marginalized and those who struggle in daily life.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who face the darkness of depression. May our fear turn to hope in Eastertide. May the Holy Spirit ease fear and offer purpose in daily life.

We pray to the Lord.

For our dead and their journey to heaven’s delight. May the Good Shepherd wipe every tear from their eyes and offer them springs of refreshment.

We pray to the Lord.

The Third Sunday of Easter, May 4, 2025, Cycle C, The Prayers of the Faithful

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May 4, 2025

Third Sunday of Easter

For all spiritual leaders in our church. May they rely on the Holy Spirit to seek truth and love among us. May Easter renew our hearts in service.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who will elect our new pope. May the Holy Spirit reveal hope to their hearts for our common good in the church. May their actions reveal the mission of Christ to serve people in poverty.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who receive Easter sacraments. May the newly baptized surrender to God’s mercy and learn to serve others with courage. May grace fill the hearts of those who taste Eucharist for the first time.

We pray to the Lord.

For people suffering depression. May Easter rouse new hope in us who ache for new life and inner joy. May hope be born in every heart.

We pray to the Lord.

For nations at war. May all nations learn new ways of peace. May courage transform our actions in the world. May we learn to respect the dignity of all people.

We pray to the Lord.

For students closing out another school year. May our youth serve the needs of others during the summer break. May they invest in God’s compassion for the poor.  

We pray to the Lord.

For all people who face hardship. May Easter bring every human heart into a new joy and purpose in life.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who grieve in this Easter season. May the Risen Christ flood the hearts of all who feel loss.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who have died. May Easter bring us hope and courage on earth. May our hearts be eased as our sisters and brothers enter eternal life.

We pray to the Lord.

The Second Sunday of Easter, Cycle C, April 27, 2025, The Prayers of the Faithful

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April 27, 2025

Second Sunday of Easter

Prayers of the Faithful

For all who lead us in faith. May Francis, our Pope and ___, our Bishop courageously touch the wounds of the Body of Christ on earth. May they model service and consolation.

We pray to the Lord.

For our newly ordained priests in the Congregation of Holy Cross. May our young priests peer lovingly into the depths of human suffering so to find hope in Christ Jesus. May their prayer and service reveal holiness of life.

We pray the Lord.

For the end of war, violence and hatred in our world. May Easter rouse hope in us to serve people most in need. May we not shy away from the redeemed wounds of the Risen Christ.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who starve for love, integrity and justice. May we courageously support people who need Christ’s eternal presence. May God reveal to us the glory of faith and compassion.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who live in fear behind locked doors.  May our prisoners find freedom in faith. May people torn apart by dissension and discouragement find solace in this Easter season.

We pray to the Lord.  

For people who live with mental anguish. May we help ease the burdens of people who face despair and loneliness. May Easter give us new purpose here on earth.

We pray to the Lord.

For all artists, musicians and liturgical ministers. May Easter inspire praise of God and the joy of living. May artistic expression lead to vitality of prayer and service among us.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who grieve in Easter. May our experience of human frailty be eased by the care of Christ Jesus. May our pain be healed and our lives be made new in Easter.

We pray to the Lord.  

For our beloved dead. May our loved ones find joy in the eternal Kingdom of God. May Christ welcome all who have died with mercy and compassion.

We pray to the Lord.