The Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

January 25, 2026

For Leo, our Pope. May God inspire faith leaders to offer hope and love to all worshipping communities. May harmony be among us all.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who suffer war, conflict and national violence. May peace be known in our day and in every city and nation under heaven. May those who walk in darkness find the light of Christ Jesus.

We pray to the Lord.

For all political leaders. May they return to the beauty of human dignity and help communities heal. May hope be upon the lips of people who lead us.

We pray to the Lord.

For us who struggle to follow Christ Jesus. May our call become clear as we surrender to the gift of faith. May we serve people from the love of Christ Jesus.  

We pray to the Lord.

For people who struggle to find hope for the future. May our lives settle into the love that God has for us. May we live and thrive in Christ’s peace all our days.

We pray to the Lord.

For our youth who struggle with emotional anguish. May our young find peace in daily life. May every family under heaven know contentment and support.

We pray to the Lord.

For our elders who cry themselves to sleep at night. May we all find solace in the love of God. May every human being find courage in life and people to provide for their daily needs.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who grieve in the darkness of doubt and loss. May Christ open the hearts of people who struggle with loss. May hope be born among us in times of discouragement.

We pray to the Lord.

For our beloved dead. May our loved ones find peace in the glory of heaven. May they now see the face of Jesus Christ for all eternity.

We pray to the Lord.

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Bend down, O Christ, and tend our wounds. Take us by the hand and lift us up. Your words and authority redeem and heal us. You offered Simon’s mother-in-law the grace of attentiveness. May your presence in the Eucharist continue to feed and heal us. Count us among those who seek you. Help us claim you in our silence. May our self-sufficiency give way to complete surrender of our hearts in the beauty of your merciful and tender love. Amen.

This prayer is published by FaithND, based on Mark 1:29-39. Grateful for the opportunity to compose this text for FaithND.

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The Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

January 18, 2026

For Leo, our Pope, and all faith leaders. May the Holy Spirit inspire us to proclaim the dignity of all human life.

We pray to the Lord.

For peacetime in our world. May violence and chaos cease. May gunfire and revenge come to a safe end. May leaders of nations respect each human being on earth.

We pray to the Lord.

For the unity of all Christians. May our common baptism unite us in faith and service. May our voices proclaim our common prayer for peace in our world.

We pray to the Lord.

For courage to serve our neighbors. May we work without ceasing to house the unsheltered, to feed the starving, and educate those who long for a better life.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who face winter depression and loneliness. May our concern for people shed a new light on their daily lives. May we all come to rely on the gift of God’s healing presence.

We pray to the Lord.

For families divided by politics. May God ease the tensions and words that divide our human families. May hope be found in our service to others.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who face natural disasters. May God sustain people who suffer extreme loss. May we help ease their grief through our care and concern.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who hold grief in their bodies. May God heal our hearts as we move through life. May our bodies be strengthened by Christ’s hope and love.

We pray to the Lord.

For our beloved dead. May their stories on earth be proclaimed in our grief. May Christ be with them for all eternity.

We pray to the Lord.

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The Baptism of the Lord

January 11, 2026

For Leo, our Pope, and ___, our Bishop. May the Holy Spirit enlighten our leaders in the Church. May they model faith, hope and love in their service to the world.

We pray to the Lord.

For a revival of peace in our world. May our political leaders strive for harmony and justice in every nation upon the earth. May injustice end and gunfire cease.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who survive the effects of war and violence. May peace be made know in our efforts to support life in all forms.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who seek baptism at the Easter Vigil. May all who seek entry into the Church find hope in Christ Jesus. May they seek the waters of salvation with love and courage.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who have been hurt by the Church. May love be our way of life within every Christian community. May we seek forgiveness from those we have harmed.

We pray to the Lord.

For our children who search for meaning in their lives. May our next generation cultivate healthy relationships as they rely on God’s grace and their inner abilities.

We pray to the Lord.

For a renewal of our own baptism. May the waters of life inspire everyone to live in peace and surrender to Christ Jesus. May we all be called the beloved on God.

We pray to the Lord.

For the unity of all Christians. May we wake up to the promise of Christ Jesus in the waters of our common baptism. May harmony and peace flow from Christ’s passion, death and resurrection.

We pray to the Lord.

For our loved ones who have died. May our friends and family know eternal peace in the joy of God’s kingdom in heaven.

We pray to the Lord.

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The Epiphany of the Lord

January 4, 2026

Let us pray for Leo, our Pope, and the healing mission of the Catholic Church. That we may touch all human hardship and mental anguish. May Christ Jesus shine on our poor and forgotten.  

We pray to the Lord

Let us pray to open our eyes to the splendor of Christ Jesus. Let us put away our deeds of darkness and uncover hope for all people on earth. Let us use our gifts for the wellbeing of others.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray to live the prophetic life of the Gospel in times of war and violence. Let us wake up from our human complacency and bear the mystery of justice for all people. May hope live on our earth.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for our pilgrimage of faith on earth. Let us learn to follow the light of Christ Jesus when darkness overwhelms us. Let us journey to Christ with service to our neighbors.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for all families under heaven. Let us search for peace in our households and learn to listen to the hearts of people we love.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for children who have run away in the dark. Let us seek our youth whose paths have led to abuse, addiction and homelessness. May Christ shine in our darkest nights and bring peace and rest to the next generation.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for people who live with food insecurity. Let us work diligently for the wellbeing of God’s starving. May food and hope be available to all people under heaven.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for the Congregation of Holy Cross through the intercession of Saint Andre Bessette. Let us offer our suffering to the Cross of Christ. When we are weak and tired, let us cling to God’s healing love and mercy.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us find comfort and consolation in the death of our loved ones. May our beloved dead journey to the light of heaven.

We pray to the Lord.

January 2026

Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother of God

January 1, 2026

For Leo, our Pope, and __, our Bishop. May our leaders respond with generosity and tenderness in our anxious world. May Christ Jesus open new ways to serve the fragile of heart.

We pray to the Lord.

For peace amid waring nations. May Mary help us nurture a true and lasting harmony amidst violence and chaos. May God’s love be birthed in our world.

We pray to the Lord.

For mothers, Godmothers, grandmothers and all who nurture the world. May we be grateful for all who nurture us in fidelity and peace. May our mothers discover Christ’s love so to serve others in need.
We pray to the Lord.

For women who have suffered a miscarriage. May angels receive our unborn and may hope and courage be born among women on earth.

We pray to the Lord.

For our weary elders who have lost patience and faith. In Mary’s fidelity, may we all find love in our hearts and kindness in our actions. May justice be born in our waiting.

We pray to the Lord.

For all hearts that ache for healing and mending. In Mary’s openness to God, may we stand on earth confident that God is revealed in our decisions and actions. May the love of Christ Jesus mend our brokenness.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who travel and who seek reunions with loved ones. May our journeys this year show us how to be in healthy and kind relationships among those we love. May Mary’s example of peace be revealed in family, friends and strangers alike.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who are ill as we begin this new calendar year. For God’s healing and contentment within our bodies and souls. May Mary inspire our journeys toward hope.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who died in this past year. May God welcome our relatives and friends who have journeyed to heaven’s love. May we abound in hope upon the earth.
We pray to the Lord