The Second Sunday of Easter (or Divine Mercy Sunday) Cycle A, April 16, 2023, Prayers of the Faithful

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April 16, 2023

Second Sunday of Easter (or Divine Mercy Sunday), Cycle A

For the health and well-being of Francis, our Pope. May God inspire his soul as he leads us in faith. May the healing grace of the Holy Spirit come upon him.

We pray to the Lord.

For our newly baptized this Easter. May all who are reborn in water and Spirit find within the Church the joy of prayer and service among those who need the basics of life.

We pray to the Lord.

For all artists, musicians, cantors, and writers, and for all who open our imaginations in Easter worship. May Easter inspire expressions of love and commitment within every community of faith.

We pray to the Lord.

For all healthcare workers, for all who bend down to help hurting bodies. For all who lift up the spirits of the ill or bedridden. May Easter peace and hope be in the hearts of caretakers.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who suffer addictions. May all who suffer from trauma be touched by the merciful presence of Christ Jesus this Easter season. May all restless hearts find the freedom of peace.

We pray to the Lord.

For our Church wounded by false power, abuse and scandal. May Christ’s peace abide in all people torn apart by the deep wounds of our humanity. May Christ’s Resurrection open new life for us all.

We pray to the Lord.

For people surviving in fear and isolation. May new life thrive in us as God breaks into our hearts this Easter. May we, like the disciples, be released of our anxiety about the future.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who grieve at the center of mass shootings.  May Easter bring hope to families who live in loss, hopelessness, and sorrow. May Christ offer peace in our most profound wounds.

We pray to the Lord.

For our beloved dead in this Easter Season. May our loved ones find a new home in heaven. May God’s glory receive them in love beyond measure.

We pray to the Lord.

Easter Sunday of the Resurrection, Mass during the Day, April 9, 2023,Cycle A, Prayers of the Faithful

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April 9, 2023

Easter Sunday of the Resurrection, Mass during the Day, Cycle A

Let us pray to relish in our baptismal lives this Easter morning. May Christ’s passion, death, and resurrection, flood the Church with hope and enthusiasm.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray to run toward new life this Easter. May we live the miracles of love, forgiveness, and peace, as we learn to accept the wonder of Christ’s empty tomb.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for lasting and essential peace among all nations. May Easter bring new hope in times of war, violence, and corruption.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for people who live in doubt and worry. May we all have the courage to peer into the mystery of the empty tomb with our ancestors in faith. May hope open new doors for us.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for the newly baptized. May our adults who celebrated their second birth last evening find joy and peace in the Resurrection of Christ Jesus.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for our children who will receive Easter Sacraments. May those who will receive Eucharist for the first time recognize the gift of God’s eternal love and kindness.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for our family members who are ill and those who live in nursing facilities. May the lonely be filled with Easter love and blessing.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for those whose grief remains raw and penetrating. May Easter console those who carry the burdens of loss. May every heart be freed on this Easter.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for our loved ones who have died since last Easter. May our beloved dead find a new home in the eternal embrace of Christ.

We pray to the Lord.

Holy Thursday Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper, April 6, 2023, Cycle A, The Prayers of the Faithful

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April 6, 2023

Holy Thursday Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper, Cycle A

For a new humility within our Church leaders. May they bend down to cleanse the feet and the consciences of us all. May they imitate the example of Jesus Christ who washed the feet of his followers.

We pray to the Lord.

For integrity in our search for Christ Jesus. May our voices challenge the strong and mighty and our lives demonstrate our desire to serve among the burdened, the outcast, and the unsheltered.

We pray to the Lord.

For all artists, musicians, authors, and liturgical ministers in this Holy Week. May we support those who help us pray with an open heart and loving spirit. May we sing of God’s love for every human heart.

We pray to the Lord.

For those who need emotional and physical assistance. May we wipe the runny noses of our toddlers, the tears of our weary teenagers, and the feet of our loved ones in nursing homes and in prisons.

We pray to the Lord.

For a rich and loving awareness of the Holy Eucharist. May we lift up the Body of Christ upon our altars. May we see Christ’s Body along the margins of society. May we feed others from the food we receive in faith.

We pray to the Lord.

For a lasting peace among enemies. May we find in our nation’s soul the desire for peace. May guns be silenced. May hope help us heal. May courage unite us for the future.

We pray the Lord.

For people who are preparing for Baptism at Easter. May we sing out in support for those who will surrender to God’s water of new life.

We pray to the Lord.

For families who wring their hands in fear for addicted children. May our youth who have been abused find courage to speak out for their lives. May the Eucharist call us into the world to serve without measure.

We pray to the Lord.

For our loved ones who have died. May the Triduum remind us of our home in heaven. May we rejoice with those who served and loved on earth.

We pray to the Lord.