Prayers of the Faithful

The following petitions are based on themes from the above video.

Introduction (Leader): Dear brothers and sisters, as we continue to celebrate the long and joyful season of Easter, we turn to our Risen Lord, who is always with us. Just as Jesus helped Thomas in his doubt, we ask Him to hear our prayers today.

Reader: The response to each prayer is: Lord, hear our prayer.

1. For the holy Church throughout the world: that during these fifty days of Easter, all Christians may courageously share the good news that Jesus has risen and is truly among us. We pray to the Lord.
   • Response: Lord, hear our prayer.
2. For our world and its leaders: that the Risen Jesus, who appeared to His disciples saying, “Peace be with you,” may bring His true peace to all nations, especially those suffering from war and division. We pray to the Lord.
   • Response: Lord, hear our prayer.
3. For those among us who feel like “Doubting Thomas”: for anyone struggling with questions or whose faith is weak, that they may feel Jesus drawing close to them, showing them His love, and helping them to believe. We pray to the Lord.
   • Response: Lord, hear our prayer.
4. For children and families: that just as children trust their parents and teachers to care for them, we may all learn to trust in Jesus completely, knowing that He loves us and is with us always. We pray to the Lord.
   • Response: Lord, hear our prayer.
5. For our community: that we may be blessed as those “who have not seen and yet have believed,” and that our faith may lead us to live lives filled with goodness and love for one another. We pray to the Lord.
   • Response: Lord, hear our prayer.

Conclusion (Leader): Heavenly Father, like the Apostle Thomas, we exclaim, “My Lord and my God!” We thank You for the gift of your Son, Jesus, who died and rose again. Hear the prayers we make in His name, He who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. All: Amen.h. Help us to live every day with “Easter Joy” in our hearts. We ask this through Christ our Risen Lord. Amen.

Prayers of the Faithful

The following petitions are based on themes from the above video.

Dear boys and girls, because we are all children of God and a community of love, we now turn to our Heavenly Father, whose love for us will last forever. Just like Jesus appeared to Thomas to help him believe that He was truly risen, we ask the Father to strengthen our faith as we pray for ourselves and for the whole world.

1. For Pope Leo, all the bishops, priests, and religious brothers and sisters: that they may be like the first Apostles and keep Jesus’ faith burning brightly in their hearts, so they always tell the whole world Jesus’ special message of peace and forgiveness. We pray to the Lord. Response: Lord, hear our prayer.
2. For the leaders of all countries and for every single person on earth: that they will all listen to Jesus saying, “Peace be with you!” so that fightings, wars, and scary times will stop and be replaced with love. We pray to the Lord. Response: Lord, hear our prayer.
3. For all of us who follow Jesus: that we will copy the first Christians we heard about in the reading from the Book of Acts. Let’s learn to share nicely with our brothers, sisters, and friends, and be kind enough to help others with what we have, loving everyone just like Jesus loves us. We pray to the Lord. Response: Lord, hear our prayer.
4. For children, grown-ups, and everyone who is sick, suffering, or feeling sad: and for all the doctors, nurses, and everyone else who is taking care of them. May they all feel Jesus’ big hug right now and know that He is with them, giving them hope. We pray to the Lord. Response: Lord, hear our prayer.
5. For ourselves and our families, and for anyone who finds it hard to believe that Jesus is real: that like Thomas in the Gospel, we may get super strong in our faith by opening our ears and listening to Jesus’ words in the Bible and when we go to church. We pray to the Lord. Response: Lord, hear our prayer.

Conclusion: Heavenly Father, with the beautiful image of your Merciful Jesus right here before us, we all say, “Jesus, I trust in You.” We thank You so much for the gift of your Holy Spirit to help us. Just as Thomas grew to have strong faith by seeing the Risen Lord, please help us to grow firm in our faith by listening to His voice. He is our Lord and our God forever and ever. All: Amen! and receive the new life You promise, through Christ our Lord. All: Amen.men.

Prayers of the Faithful

The following petitions are based on themes from the above video.

Prayers of the Faithful

The following petitions are based on themes from the above video.

Priest/Leader: In thanksgiving for Jesus’s unique role in walking with us and showing us his endless mercy and love, let us bring to him our needs and our concerns.

Reader: For Pope Leo, our bishop, and all church leaders, that they may continue to share the beautiful message of Divine Mercy with the world, just as Pope John Paul II did. Let us pray to the Lord. All: Lord, hear our prayer.

Reader: For the whole world, that everyone may know that Jesus is a wonderful gift from our Heavenly Father, sent to teach us, care for us, and save us. Let us pray to the Lord. All: Lord, hear our prayer.

Reader: For times when we make mistakes or feel like we have messed up, that we always remember Jesus is our best friend who says, “Let me help you, let me walk with you, and let me love you.” Let us pray to the Lord. All: Lord, hear our prayer.

Reader: For the courage to be merciful, that we may learn from Jesus’s patience and forgiveness on the cross, and always be willing to forgive others who hurt or mistreat us. Let us pray to the Lord. All: Lord, hear our prayer.

Reader: For anyone who is going through a difficult time or feeling sad, that they may look at the image of Divine Mercy and know that Jesus is always right there to help them get back up. Let us pray to the Lord. All: Lord, hear our prayer.

Priest/Leader: Heavenly Father, we offer you these prayers, and we offer you the greatest gift we have: your Son, Jesus. For the sake of his sorrowful passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world. We ask this through Christ our Lord. All: Amen.

Prayers of the Faithful

The following petitions are based on themes from the above video.

Leader’s introduction: Boys and girls, we have heard the wonderful, happy news of Easter—that the tomb is empty and Jesus is alive! We are full of joy today. Let us bring our prayers to the Risen King of Kings, trusting that he hears us.

We say after each intention: Risen Lord, hear our prayer.

• For the Church: We pray for Pope Leo and all our church leaders. May they be brave like Mary Magdalene and the other Mary on Easter morning, sharing the happy news that Jesus has risen, and that he is with us always. Lord, hear us. Response: Risen Lord, hear our prayer.
• For Peace and a Kind Smile: The angel told the friends, “Do not be afraid,” and Jesus greeted them with peace and love. We pray for anyone who is scared, lonely, or sad today. May they feel Jesus’s kind smile in their hearts, bringing them joy and peace. Lord, hear us. Response: Risen Lord, hear our prayer.
• For “Stillness” in Our Hearts: We heard that we don’t always need words. Jesus invites us to join our hands, close our eyes, and be still so we can meet him in our hearts. We pray for the grace of quietness, so we can always feel how much Jesus loves us. Lord, hear us. Response: Risen Lord, hear our prayer.
• For Our Easter Mission: Jesus gave the friends a mission: “Go and tell my brothers.” We pray that we can be Easter messengers, telling our families, our teachers, and our friends the most special and sacred news of all: Jesus is risen! Lord, hear us. Response: Risen Lord, hear our prayer.

Closing Prayer: Jesus, you are the Risen King, our true light. We know you are here with us. Hear these prayers we have spoken and the silent prayers in our hearts. All say: Amen.

Prayers of the Faithful

The following petitions are based on themes from the above video.

Priest/Leader: My dear friends, we know that Jesus loves us more than we can imagine and that he wants us to know we are never alone. Because he loves us and sees everything inside our hearts, let us bring our prayers to him.

Reader: For the whole Church, that like Father Joe and the other children, we may always have kind words to help our friends when they feel sad or empty on the inside. Let us pray to the Lord. All: Lord, hear our prayer.

Reader: For children all over the world who feel lonely, scared, or unsafe, just like Annie did. May Jesus help them to hear the truth that they are safe, loved, seen, and important. Let us pray to the Lord. All: Lord, hear our prayer.

Reader: For those times when we think we are not good enough, or when we feel mixed up. May the Holy Spirit help us to listen to that special voice inside us that says, “Your life matters.” Let us pray to the Lord. All: Lord, hear our prayer.

Reader: For the children who are missing out on fun or friends today, that they may know that Jesus is in their heart, making sure they are never truly alone. Let us pray to the Lord. All: Lord, hear our prayer.

Reader: For each of us gathered here, that we may see the beauty in each other, both on the inside and the outside, just as God sees us. Let us pray to the Lord. All: Lord, hear our prayer.

Priest/Leader: God of all Love, you are closer to us than we are to ourselves. Thank you for always listening to us. Please help us to grow more and more each day to know that we are safe and loved within your heart. We ask this through Christ our Lord. All: Amen.