FIRST READING

For Pope Leo XIV

That like the prophet Habakkuk, Pope Leo XIV may be a clear voice of hope in a world of strife, trusting that God's vision presses on to fulfillment and will not disappoint, and so guide the Church with unwavering patience. We pray to the Lord...

For All Bishops

That our bishops, who witness the misery and ruin in our culture, may be strengthened to live by faith, confidently writing God's vision upon the hearts of their people and waiting with trust for the Lord's justice to be revealed. We pray to the Lord...

For All Priests and Deacons

That priests and deacons who minister to those suffering violence and injustice may find strength in the promise that the just one shall live by faith, persevering in their service even when their cries for help seem to go unanswered. We pray to the Lord...

SECOND READING

2 Timothy 1:6-8, 13-14

For Pope Leo XIV

That our Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV, may continually stir into flame the gift of God he received, leading the universal Church not with a spirit of cowardice, but with the power, love, and self-control needed to guard the rich trust of our faith. We pray to the Lord...

For All Bishops

That our bishops, consecrated through the imposition of hands, may never be ashamed of their testimony to our Lord, but bear their share of hardship for the gospel with the divine strength that comes from God alone. We pray to the Lord...

For All Priests and Deacons

That all priests and deacons may take as their norm the sound words of faith and love, rejecting a spirit of timidity so they may keep the commandment without stain or reproach as they minister to God’s people. We pray to the Lord...

GOSPEL

Luke 17:5-10

For Pope Leo XIV

That as he asks the Lord, "Increase our faith," Pope Leo XIV may lead with the conviction that even a mustard-seed faith can uproot the great sycamore trees of evil, guiding the Church in humble, powerful service. We pray to the Lord...

For All Bishops

That our bishops may be strengthened in their apostolic duty, serving the people of God not for commendation or thanks, but as humble servants who know they have only done what they were obliged to do for the Master. We pray to the Lord...

For All Priests and Deacons

That in their daily work of plowing and tending God’s flock, all priests and deacons may find their joy not in seeking reward, but in the humble knowledge that they are unprofitable servants, having only done what they were obliged to do. We pray to the Lord...

Habakkuk 1:2-3; 2:2-4

For Our Nation's Leaders

That our leaders may hear the cry against the "violence" of partisan discord and, like the prophet, trust in God's vision for our nation which "presses on to fulfillment and will not disappoint," inspiring them to work for a more just and unified society. We pray to the Lord...

For All Citizens

That in the face of political "strife and clamorous discord," we may not lose hope but instead live by faith, working together to write a new vision of cooperation so "clearly upon tablets that one can read it readily." We pray to the Lord...

SECOND READING

2 Timothy 1:6-8, 13-14

For Constructive Dialogue

That all in public life may reject a "spirit of cowardice" that fuels division, and instead stir into flame the gift of God, embracing a spirit of "power, love, and self-control" to foster constructive dialogue and understanding. We pray to the Lord...

For Empathy in Politics

That we may not be "ashamed" to bear the "hardship" of listening to those with whom we disagree, but instead take as our "norm the sound words of faith and love" to bridge divides with open-mindedness and genuine empathy. We pray to the Lord...

GOSPEL

Luke 17:5-10

For Humility in Service

That political parties may have a "mustard-seed faith" in the power of cooperation, setting aside the desire for thanks to serve the common good as "unprofitable servants" who have only done what they were obliged to do. We pray to the Lord...

For a Focus on the Common Good

That public servants, after "plowing" the difficult fields of governance, may put the needs of the people before their own, finding purpose not in commendation but in the quiet dignity of fulfilling their duty to the nation. We pray to the Lord...

World Peace

Habakkuk 1:2-3; 2:2-4

For Peace in the Middle East

That for all who cry out from the Middle East against violence, misery, and ruin, God may answer their plea; may leaders trust in His vision which presses on to fulfillment and will not disappoint, working tirelessly for a just and lasting peace. We pray to the Lord...

For an End to Conflict in Eastern Europe

That in Eastern Europe, where many cry for help amidst strife and discord, all may be strengthened by the promise that the just one shall live by faith, and that leaders may patiently work to write a new vision of cooperation and security. We pray to the Lord...

SECOND READING

2 Timothy 1:6-8, 13-14

For Just International Relations in Asia

That leaders navigating trade disputes and tensions in Asia may reject a spirit of cowardice and national pride, and instead stir into flame a spirit of power, love, and self-control to foster dialogue and mutual respect for the good of all. We pray to the Lord...

For All Peacemakers

That those who bear the hardship of diplomatic work may never be ashamed of their testimony to peace, but take as their norm the sound words of faith and love, guarding the rich trust of reconciliation with strength that comes from God. We pray to the Lord...

GOSPEL

Luke 17:5-10

For Humility Among World Leaders

That leaders of nations in conflict may have a mustard-seed faith in the possibility of peace, setting aside the desire for thanks and commendation to serve the global community as unprofitable servants who have only done their duty to humanity. We pray to the Lord...

For a Lasting Global Peace

That all nations, after plowing the difficult fields of diplomacy, may find the strength to uproot the great sycamore trees of hatred and division, finding purpose not in earthly reward but in the quiet dignity of building a world where all can flourish. We pray to the Lord...

PRO LIFE PRAYERS

FIRST READING

Habakkuk 1:2-3; 2:2-4

Prayer for the Unborn: A Vision for Life

That like the prophet who cries out against violence, we may never be silent about the violence of abortion, but trust in God’s vision for a culture of life which presses on to fulfillment and will not disappoint. We pray to the Lord...

Prayer for Our Culture: Living by Faith

That in a society that presents the culture of death as normal, we may be strengthened to see the misery and ruin it causes and be consoled by the promise that the just one shall live by faith in the ultimate victory of life. We pray to the Lord...

SECOND READING

2 Timothy 1:6-8, 13-14

Prayer for Witness: No Cowardly Spirit

That all who advocate for the unborn may stir into flame the gift of God, rejecting a spirit of cowardice to instead bear their share of hardship for the gospel of life with power, love, and self-control. We pray to the Lord...

Prayer for Dignity: A Spirit of Love

That we may guard the rich trust of our faith by opposing the exploitation of pornography, taking as our norm the sound words of love that see the dignity of every person and reject a culture that devalues them. We pray to the Lord...

GOSPEL

Luke 17:5-10

Prayer for Justice: Uprooting Vengeance

That we may have a mustard-seed faith in the power of God's mercy to uproot the sycamore tree of the death penalty, serving humbly to protect all life from conception to natural death as we are obliged to do. We pray to the Lord...

Prayer for Service: Unprofitable Servants

For all who work in pro-life ministries, plowing the difficult fields of service, may find their strength not in seeking thanks, but in the quiet dignity of being unprofitable servants who have only done what they were obliged to do. We pray to the Lord…

FIRST READING

Habakkuk 1:2-3; 2:2-4

Hope for the Grieving

For all who carry deep wounds of sorrow and cry out against misery and ruin, that they may trust in God’s vision for their lives which presses on to fulfillment and will not disappoint, bringing consolation to their pain. We pray to the Lord...

Faith Amidst Despair

For those wounded by societal injustice and tempted to despair, that they may be strengthened to live by faith, trusting that God's plan for a just world is unfolding even when strife and clamorous discord seem to prevail. We pray to the Lord...

SECOND READING

2 Timothy 1:6-8, 13-14

Courage for the Fearful

For those whose hearts are wounded by anxiety and hopelessness, that they may stir into flame the gift of God, rejecting a spirit of cowardice and embracing the spirit of power, love, and self-control to heal their pain. We pray to the Lord...

Solidarity with the Suffering

For all who feel isolated by their personal wounds, that we may be inspired to bear their share of hardship with them, taking as our norm the sound words of faith and love to bring them the healing presence of Christ. We pray to the Lord...

GOSPEL

Luke 17:5-10

Strength for the Wounded

For all who carry overwhelming wounds and feel their hope is gone, that the Lord may increase their faith, giving them a mustard-seed trust powerful enough to uproot the great sycamore trees of their sorrow and plant new seeds of hope. We pray to the Lord...

Purpose for the Brokenhearted

For those wounded by hopelessness who feel they have nothing left to offer, that they may find healing in humble service, knowing their dignity comes not from worldly thanks but from being God’s unprofitable servants, doing their duty with love. We pray to the Lord…

PRAYERS FOR FAMILIES

FIRST READING

Habakkuk 1:2-3; 2:2-4

Prayer for Children: A Vision of Peace

For children who witness strife and discord in the world, that their cries for help may be heard, and that they may trust in God’s vision for a peaceful future which presses on to fulfillment and will not disappoint. We pray to the Lord...

Prayer for Families: Living by Faith

For families tempted to despair by the misery and ruin in society, that they may be strengthened to live by faith, trusting that God’s plan is unfolding and that their family can be a sign of His unwavering promise. We pray to the Lord...

SECOND READING

2 Timothy 1:6-8, 13-14

Prayer for Children: No Cowardly Spirit

That our children may stir into flame the gift of God given at their Baptism, rejecting a spirit of cowardice to face challenges at school and among friends with the power, love, and self-control that comes from the Holy Spirit. We pray to the Lord...

Prayer for Families: Guarding the Trust

For parents, that they may guard the rich trust of faith in their homes, taking as their norm the sound words of love and patience so they may bear their share of hardship for the gospel without shame. We pray to the Lord...

GOSPEL

Luke 17:5-10

Prayer for Children: Mustard-Seed Faith

That the Lord may increase the faith of our children, so that their small, mustard-seed prayers and acts of kindness may have the power to uproot the great sycamore trees of bullying and selfishness in their lives. We pray to the Lord...

Prayer for Families: Humble Service

For all parents in their daily work of plowing and tending to their family’s needs, that they may find joy in their duty, serving not for thanks but as unprofitable servants who know their work is a blessing from God. We pray to the Lord...

SACRAMENTS

FIRST READING

Habakkuk 1:2-3; 2:2-4

Prayer for Reconciliation: A Vision for Justice

For all who cry out against the violence and strife caused by sin, that in the Sacrament of Reconciliation, we may find God’s merciful justice and trust in His vision which presses on to fulfillment and will not disappoint. We pray to the Lord...

Prayer for the Sick: Anointing with Faith

For all who suffer illness and cry out to God in their misery, that through the Anointing of the Sick, they may be strengthened to live by faith, trusting in the promise that God’s healing power will surely come. We pray to the Lord...

SECOND READING

2 Timothy 1:6-8, 13-14

Prayer for Confirmation: Stir into Flame

For all the confirmed, that they may stir into flame the gift of God, rejecting a spirit of cowardice to bear their share of hardship for the gospel, witnessing to their faith with the power and love of the Holy Spirit. We pray to the Lord...

Prayer for Holy Orders: Imposition of Hands

For all who have been ordained through the imposition of hands, that they may faithfully guard the rich trust of the Gospel, taking as their norm the sound words of faith and serving God’s people

GOSPEL

Luke 17:5-10

Prayer for the Eucharist: Increase Our Faith

That as we receive the Eucharist, our plea to "increase our faith" may be answered, so that nourished by the Body of Christ, our mustard-seed faith may be powerful enough to do the work He has given us. We pray to the Lord...

Prayer for Matrimony: Humble Service

For all who live out the Sacrament of Matrimony, that in the daily duty of plowing and tending to their families, they may find joy in being unprofitable servants, strengthened by God’s grace to serve one another with love. We pray to the Lord...