The Fifth Sunday of Easter, May 18, 2025, The Prayers of the Faithful

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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.

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.