Holy Thursday Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper, March 28, 2024, The Prayers of the Faithful

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March 28, 2024

Holy Thursday

Let us pray for our Universal Church in this sacred Triduum. May we learn to adore the Body of Christ in the Eucharist and to wash the feet of all believers.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for those who seek Easter Sacraments. May we initiate new Christians into the beauty of faith and into a courageous life of love and mercy.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray to wash the feet of people who have walked arduous journeys. May we care for people who walk through depression, grief and addictions. May we walk among people who most need us.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for our sick in these holy days. May people who bear the cross of ill-health find in their lives the healing love of Jesus Christ.  

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray to invigorate our faith in the Sacred Triduum. May we surrender to the mystery of Christ’s passion, death and resurrection.  May we seek Christ’s heart of compassion, forgiveness and peace.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for peace in every nation under heaven. May needless wars cease. May the sounds of gunfire be transformed into the silent work of justice for all peoples. May mercy befriend those who grieve.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for our neighbors who are hungry, for our relatives in prison, for our brothers and sisters who live on the streets. May we seek faith, hope, and love in this night of Holy Thursday and not turn our backs on our own.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for our family members who are bedridden and near death. May they find comfort and care in their bodily anguish. May hope become food for their eternal life.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for our beloved dead. May our sacred Triduum remind us of our path to heaven, in the dying and rising of Christ Jesus. May they enter their eternal home with joy.

We pray to the Lord.

Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion, March 24, 2024, Cycle B, The Prayers of the Faithful

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March 24, 2024

Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion

Let us pray for Francis, our Pope, and ___, our Bishop, as we begin Holy Week. May all who lead us in faith be rooted in the redemptive life of Christ Jesus. May hope thrive within all communities of faith.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for justice to be born in us. May renewal of baptism at Easter lead us to serve beyond measure. May love blanket the earth as we cherish our faith in Holy Week.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for our bishops and clergy who will bless the sacred oils for our sacraments. May our leaders gather at the Chrism Mass mindful of our ill family members and those who seek initiation at Easter.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for courage this Holy Week. May we embrace the Cross of Christ and learn firsthand how to wash the feet of our neighbors.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for people who live with mental anguish. May all who struggle in mind and soul find relief in the goodness of God’s love.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for our Elect who will receive Easter Sacraments. May those preparing for baptism be renewed in hope in the flowing waters of grace.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for people surviving prisons, those who face the confines of ill health and those locked down by fear and depression. May the Light of Christ shine boldly in our human darkness.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for the weary of heart, those who grieve their losses, and those who wait for the glory of the Kingdom of God.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for our beloved dead. May the promises of Christ Crucified be made known in those who have gone before us.

We pray to the Lord. 

The Fifth Sunday of Lent, March 17, 2024, Cycle B, The Prayers of the Faithful

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March 17, 2024

Fifth Sunday of Lent

Let us pray to die to our fears and dreads. May we bury our false stories in the past. May we rise in this Lenten season in the glorious story of Christ’s love within our hearts.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for all who lead us in faith. May our leaders reveal the mercy of God and the dignity of all humankind.

We pray to the Lord.  

Let us pray to help people who have been abandoned by society. May our brothers who live with mental illness find hope in our care for them. May our sisters who live under cardboard find shelter because of our witness to the dignity of life.
We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for our children preparing for Easter sacraments. May children discover the sacraments of the Church during challenging times. May hope be born in our young.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for our efforts to heal the earth. May we bury seeds in our common soil for food for the next generation. May new life spring up from our earth and joy be found within us.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for an enduring sense of awe. May God heal tensions among us and help us see the beauty of relationships. May we lift our voices in praise and gratitude.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray to empty our hearts of regret and hatred.  May reconciliation become a reality in family life. May hope be given to us as daily bread.  

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray to grieve our losses.  May Lent bring us courage to let go of people we have loved and cared for in our past. May we find Christ’s compassion toward us.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for our loved ones who have died. May faith bind us to those who have taught us how to love on earth.

We pray to the Lord.

The Fourth Sunday of Lent, March 10, 2024, Cycle B, The Prayers of the Faithful

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March 10, 2024

Fourth Sunday of Lent

Let us pray to lift up hope for people in anguish. May our Church leaders assist us in seeking the love of God, the freedom of our lives.  

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray to lift burdens off the shoulders of our neighbors. May we lend a hand when needed. May we offer encouragement in any obstacle or impossibility.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray to listen to members of our families. May we offer an attentive ear to those who feel lost or alienated from family life. May our words be few but reassuring.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for all who seek the waters of baptism at Easter. May we lift up hope for other people to behold. May faith ignite a new vision for our world.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray to sit at the bedside of a loved one and offer consolation. May we treasure the gift of life when a loved one is ill and in pain.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray to lift up our heads and view the beauty of the earth. May our Lenten journey not focus on ourselves alone, but on the wonder and awesomeness of God, our neighbors, and our families on this earth.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray to believe in the mystery of Jesus’ dying and rising. May the essence of our Christian faith be made known to our world in our work for justice and peace.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for people who struggle to walk. May we provide shoulders for other people to lean upon. May our hearts bear the mystery of love for all who stumble in life.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for our beloved dead. May our loved ones find new home and new joy for all eternity in heaven.

We pray to the Lord.

The Third Sunday of Lent, March 3, 2024, Cycle B, The Prayers of the Faithful

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March 3, 2024

Third Sunday of Lent

Let us pray for our leaders in the Church. May we invite others to join us in seeking the foolishness of God. May Lent bring us hope in the dying and rising of Christ Jesus.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for the end of needless violence. May we lay our guns at the feet of peace. May we kneel before righteousness and be humbled in the awesomeness of life.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for people facing the violence of rough weather. May flood waters recede and fires be extinguished. May droughts be watered in hope that winter will bring the beauty of new growth.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for all who labor behind the scenes of life. May plumbers, electricians, snow removal and maintenance crews and problem solvers not be left out of our gratitude. May we all work together for the common good.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for our Elect this Lent. May our common journey to baptism stir waters of joy and commitment in Christ Jesus. May we not lose our way to love on earth and life beyond the grave.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for healthcare workers and those who bring healing to aching bodies. May our pain be eased by the knowledge and bedside manner of those who care for us.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for our families during this Lenten journey. May we sort through life’s frustrations and mend relationships in Christ Jesus. May God heal all our earthly needs.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray to courageously stand for children who have been abused. May our systems of child protection speak for the welfare of our next generation.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for people who are mistreated. Let us speak out when others take advantage of the vulnerable, when our poor are neglected, when our homeless are shunned.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for our beloved dead. May we all journey toward the mountain of eternal life. May freedom ring in us for all eternity.

We pray to the Lord.