FIRST READING

For Pope Leo XIV

That he may be a prophetic voice against those who "trample on the needy and ruin the poor of the land." May God grant him the wisdom and courage to challenge global economic injustices and guide the Church in defending the dignity of all who are exploited. We pray to the Lord...

For Our Bishops

That they may be vigilant shepherds, never growing impatient for worldly gain or "skimming the measure" in their service. May they protect their flocks from the greed that devours the vulnerable and always promote just and honest dealings in the world and in the Church. We pray to the Lord...

SECOND READING

1 Timothy 2:1-8

For Our Priests

That, following the Apostle's instruction, they may faithfully lead us in offering "prayers, petitions, and thanksgivings for all people," especially for our civic leaders. May their prayers help foster a society where we can live "quiet and tranquil lives in all devotion and dignity." We pray to the Lord...

For Our Deacons

That in their ministry of service, they may be a powerful witness to the truth that God "wills everyone to be saved." May they be tireless in their efforts to bring the message of Christ, the one mediator, to the poor and marginalized in our communities. We pray to the Lord...

GOSPEL

Luke 16:1-13

For Our Bishops

That they may prove to be completely trustworthy with what belongs to another—the souls entrusted to their care. May their faithful stewardship of this "true wealth" inspire all the faithful to live lives of honesty and integrity, both in small matters and in great ones. We pray to the Lord...

For Pope Leo XIV

That he may continue to lead the entire Church in the singular service of God, boldly rejecting the lure of "mammon." May his example strengthen our resolve to never be slaves to dishonest wealth but to be devoted to God, our one true master. We pray to the "Lord...

Amos 8:4-7

For Honest Discourse

That our political leaders may reject the "dishonest scales" of deceptive rhetoric. May they cease to "trample on the needy" with divisive language, and instead engage in constructive dialogue that seeks the truth and promotes the common good for all, especially the poor who suffer from political gridlock. We pray to the Lord...

For Just Priorities

For our political parties, that they may not grow impatient for partisan advantage and "ruin the poor of the land." May they resist the temptation to rig the system for their own gain and instead work together with empathy to serve all people with justice and integrity. We pray to the Lord...

SECOND READING

1 Timothy 2:1-8

For Our Leaders

In response to the Apostle's call, we offer "prayers and petitions for all in authority." May God grant our leaders the grace to set aside partisan interests and work together, so that all citizens may live "quiet and tranquil lives in all devotion and dignity." We pray to the Lord...

For National Unity

Remembering that God "wills everyone to be saved," may our political parties see each other not as enemies, but as partners in service. May Christ, the "one mediator," inspire open-mindedness to heal the polarization that wounds our nation and prevents collaboration for the common good. We pray to the Lord...

GOSPEL

Luke 16:1-13

For Trustworthy Stewardship

For all elected officials, that they may be faithful stewards of a public trust that "belongs to another." May they prove "trustworthy in very little matters" of civility and cooperation, so that they may be entrusted with the far greater task of healing our nation's divisions. We pray to the Lord...

For True Service

That our political parties may understand they "cannot serve two masters." May they reject the service of "mammon"—the relentless pursuit of power and money—and choose to serve God by working together with empathy and a shared commitment to the well-being of every citizen. We pray to the Lord...

World Peace

Amos 8:4-7

For Peace in Eastern Europe

That leaders who "trample on the needy" through violent conflict may be turned from their ways. For an end to the wars that ruin the poor, that the dishonest scales of power may be balanced by a just and lasting peace for all who suffer. We pray to the Lord...

For Justice in Global Trade

For leaders engaged in the trade war with China, that they may never "ruin the poor of the land" through unjust economic policies. May they reject the temptation to rig the markets for worldly gain and instead foster trade that upholds the dignity of every worker. We pray to the Lord...

SECOND READING

1 Timothy 2:1-8

For Leaders in the Middle East

That, following the Apostle's call, we may offer fervent "prayers, petitions, and thanksgivings" for all leaders in the Middle East. May they be guided by God to govern with wisdom, so all people in that region may live "quiet and tranquil lives in all devotion and dignity." We pray to the Lord...

For an End to Global Conflict

That world leaders may know the heart of God who "wills everyone to be saved." May Christ, the "one mediator," soften the hearts of those who wage war in Europe and sow division in Asia, and inspire them to seek peace and mutual respect among nations. We pray to the Lord...

GOSPEL

Luke 16:1-13

For an End to War

That all leaders may prove trustworthy with what "belongs to another" – the precious lives and lands entrusted to their care. May they cease being dishonest stewards who squander lives in conflict and instead protect the "true wealth" of their people in Eastern Europe and the Middle East. We pray to the Lord...

For Wise Economic Stewardship

For those who guide the world economy, that they may choose their master. May they reject the service of "mammon" that fuels the trade war with China and instead serve God by building a global system that is trustworthy and just for the poorest nations. We pray to the Lord...

PRO LIFE PRAYERS

FIRST READING

Amos 8:4-7

Prayer for the Unborn: Sanctity of Life

For our society, which often tramples on the needy and the unborn. May we reject the "dishonest scales" that weigh convenience over life, and work to end the evil of abortion which buys and sells the most vulnerable members of our human family. We pray to the Lord...

Prayer for the Condemned: Human Dignity

For those on death row, who are often the poor and ruined of the land. May our leaders cease to "boost the price" of justice with vengeance, and instead recognize the inherent dignity of every person, abolishing the death penalty which devalues the lives God has created. We pray to the Lord...

SECOND READING

1 Timothy 2:1-8

Prayer for Lawmakers: Culture of Life

We offer prayers and petitions for all in authority, that they may enact laws which protect every human life from conception to natural death, so we may live quiet and tranquil lives, honoring God who "wills everyone to be saved" and not a single person to be discarded. We pray to the Lord...

Prayer for Purity: True Respect

For all who struggle with pornography, that through Christ our one mediator, they may be freed from its degrading influence. May our culture turn away from this exploitation and instead embrace a respect for the true dignity of the human person, created in God's image and likeness. We pray to the Lord...

GOSPEL

Luke 16:1-13

Prayer for Integrity: Gift of Life

That we may prove trustworthy with the "true wealth" of human life. May we understand that being dishonest with the "very little" matter of a person's dignity leads to dishonesty in greater matters, and choose always to be faithful stewards of the gift of life in all its stages. We pray to the Lord...

Prayer for Our Nation: True Master

For our nation, so often tempted to serve the "mammon" of selfishness that leads to abortion and a culture of death. May we choose to serve God alone, our one true master. We pray to the Lord...

FIRST READING

Amos 8:4-7

Hope for the Needy

For all who carry the wounds of hopelessness after being trampled on by injustice. May they know that God does not forget their sorrow, and may the "dishonest scales" of the world be replaced by the hope found in His eternal justice and care for the poor. We pray to the Lord...

Healing Societal Wounds

For our society, wounded by a greed that "ruins the poor of the land." May this Year of Hope inspire us to heal these divisions by creating economic systems that value human dignity over profit, bringing comfort to all who suffer in pain and despair. We pray to the Lord...

SECOND READING

1 Timothy 2:1-8

The Wounds of Sorrow

For all who carry deep wounds of sorrow and feel lost in hopelessness. May they find healing through our prayers and in the knowledge that Christ, our "one mediator," reveals a God who "wills everyone to be saved" and whose love is greater than all our pain. We pray to the Lord...

A Tranquil Hope

We offer "prayers and petitions" for world leaders, that they may govern with compassion for the wounded. May they foster peaceful and tranquil societies where the pains of division can heal, allowing a true and lasting hope to flourish for all citizens under their care. We pray to the Lord...rd...

GOSPEL

Luke 16:1-13

Hope in True Wealth

For those wounded by a culture that worships "mammon," leaving them feeling hopeless and worthless. May they know that their dignity is the "true wealth" God values, and may they find hope in being trustworthy stewards of His love, which is more precious than all worldly possessions. We pray to the Lord...

Stewards of Hope

That the Church may be a faithful steward of hope for all who are wounded by pain and sorrow. May we generously use our resources to serve God, our one true master, and prove trustworthy in bringing the healing gift of hope to a world in desperate need. We pray to the Lord...

PRAYERS FOR FAMILIES

FIRST READING

Amos 8:4-7

Prayer for Children: Protection from Harm

For the protection of all children, that they may never be trampled on like the needy. May we create a world that does not tolerate the exploitation of the innocent, and may our families be havens of safety, free from the "dishonest scales" of worldly corruption. We pray to the Lord...

Prayer for Families: Against Greed

For all families tempted by materialism, that they may never "ruin the poor of the land" in their pursuit of more. May they teach their children the value of generosity and justice, rejecting the culture of greed that harms the most vulnerable among us. We pray to the Lord...

SECOND READING

1 Timothy 2:1-8

Prayer for Parents: Faithful Mediators

For all parents, that they may be faithful mediators of God's love to their children. Through their "prayers and petitions," may they guide their families to live "quiet and tranquil lives in all devotion," reflecting the will of God who desires all to be saved. We pray to the Lord...

Prayer for Children: A Peaceful Life

For the peace of all children, that they may grow up in loving homes free from chaos and fear. May our prayers for all people create a world where families can flourish in tranquility and children can come to know the one true mediator, Jesus Christ. We pray to the Lord...

GOSPEL

Luke 16:1-13

Prayer for Families: True Wealth

For all families, that they may teach their children about "true wealth." May they learn that being trustworthy in "very little" matters of love and kindness is more valuable than any worldly possession, and may they steward the gift of family with great integrity and joy. We pray to the Lord...

Prayer for Children: Serving God

For the children of our parish, that they may learn early that they "cannot serve two masters." May their families guide them to choose God over "mammon," building their lives on the firm foundation of faith and service rather than the fleeting promises of material things. We pray to the Lord...

SACRAMENTS

FIRST READING

Amos 8:4-7

Prayer for Reconciliation: A Just Heart

That in the Sacrament of Reconciliation, we may confess the ways we have used "dishonest scales" in our hearts. May God’s mercy free our community from the greed that tramples on the needy, and restore us to a right relationship with Him and our neighbor. We pray to the Lord...

Prayer for the Sick: Healing from Wounds

For all who are spiritually or physically sick from being ruined by the injustices of the world. Through the Anointing of the Sick, may Christ bring them comfort and healing, and may our community work to end the oppressive systems that crush the poor and vulnerable. We pray to the Lord...

SECOND READING

1 Timothy 2:1-8

Prayer for Holy Orders: Faithful Shepherds

For our priests and deacons, ordained through Holy Orders to lead us in prayer. May their petitions for all people, especially our civic leaders, help foster a society where families and individuals can live "quiet and tranquil lives in all devotion and dignity." We pray to the Lord...

Prayer for Baptism: A New Life

For all the newly baptized in our Church, that through the waters of Baptism they may come to know Christ, the "one mediator." May this sacrament be the beginning of a life lived in peace, reflecting God's will that "everyone to be saved." We pray to the Lord...

GOSPEL

Luke 16:1-13

Prayer for the Eucharist: Our True Wealth

That our community may recognize the Holy Eucharist as our "true wealth." In receiving the Body and Blood of Christ, may we be strengthened to serve God as our one true master, and reject the empty promises of "mammon" that seek to enslave our hearts. We pray to the Lord...

Prayer for Matrimony: Faithful Stewards

For all married couples, that in the Sacrament of Matrimony, they may be "trustworthy in very little" matters of daily love. May their faithful stewardship of this great gift be a powerful witness to a world that often values possessions over persons. We pray to the Lord...