FIRST READING

FOR A HUMBLE POPE

For Pope Leo XIV, that like Naaman, he may humbly immerse himself in the waters of prayer and obedience to God’s will. May he lead the Church to reject the allure of worldly treasures and boldly proclaim that there is no God in all the earth except our God. We pray to the Lord...

FOR RENEWED PRIESTS

For all priests, that when they feel the leprosy of sin or burnout, they may follow the path of humble obedience. May they be cleansed and renewed in their ministry, so they can serve God’s people with a pure heart, seeking no earthly reward for their sacred service. We pray to the Lord...

SECOND READING

2 Timothy 2:8-13

FOR ENDURING BISHOPS

For our bishops, who bear hardship for the sake of the Gospel. May they always remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, and endure everything for the sake of the elect, confident that even if they are chained, the word of God is never chained. We pray to the Lord...

FOR FAITHFUL DEACONS

For our deacons, who are called to service. May they hold fast to the promise that if we are faithful, He is faithful. May this truth give them strength to bear witness to Christ in their ministry, knowing that He cannot deny Himself. We pray to the Lord...

GOSPEL

Luke 17:11-19

FOR A GRATEFUL HOLY FATHER

For Pope Leo XIV, that like the one leper who returned, he may always lead the whole Church in glorifying God with a loud voice. May his leadership be a constant act of thanksgiving, falling at the feet of Jesus for the mercy and healing granted to His people. We pray to the Lord...

FOR PRIESTS AS INSTRUMENTS OF MERCY

For our priests, to whom we are sent in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. May they always hear the cries of the spiritually burdened, acting as Christ’s instruments of healing and cleansing, and reminding us all to return to God with thankful hearts for our faith has saved us. We pray to the Lord...

2 Kings 5:14-17

FOR HUMILITY IN LEADERSHIP

For all elected officials, that like Naaman, they may set aside political pride and humbly listen to voices from across the aisle. May they be cleansed of partisan hostility to work for the healing and restoration of our nation. We pray to the Lord...

FOR A FOCUS ON THE COMMON GOOD

For leaders of all political parties, that they may reject the treasures of power and influence. May they be moved to serve with a pure heart, proclaiming that the welfare of the people is a higher calling than any party platform. We pray to the Lord...

SECOND READING

2 Timothy 2:8-13

FOR ENDURANCE IN SERVICE

For all who serve in public office, that they may endure the hardships and personal attacks of political life for the sake of the people they represent, confident that the truth of justice and charity can never be chained by division. We pray to the Lord...

FOR FAITHFUL DIALOGUE

For those engaged in political debate, that they may remain faithful to the principles of dialogue and mutual respect. May they have the courage to find common ground, trusting that a better future is possible when we work together. We pray to the Lord...

GOSPEL

Luke 17:11-19

FOR UNITY IN CRISIS

For our political leaders, that in times of national crisis, they may set aside their differences, as the lepers did. May they cry out with one voice for solutions and walk the path of cooperation to bring about healing for all. We pray to the Lord...

FOR A SPIRIT OF GRATITUDE

For our elected officials, that after successful collaboration, they may follow the example of the grateful leper. May they publicly thank those from other parties, building bridges of respect and showing that our nation is made whole through unity. We pray to the Lord...

World Peace

2 Kings 5:14-17

FOR HUMILITY AMONG NATIONS

For the leaders in the Middle East and Eastern Europe, that they may follow the example of Naaman, setting aside national pride to immerse their peoples in the waters of diplomacy. May they be cleansed of ancient animosities and find a path to lasting peace. We pray to the Lord...

FOR JUSTICE IN GLOBAL TRADE

For those negotiating trade in Asia, that they may reject the false treasures of economic coercion. May they serve the cause of global stability with a pure heart, seeking a just and fair exchange that brings healing and restoration to all nations involved. We pray to the Lord...

SECOND READING

2 Timothy 2:8-13

FOR THOSE WHO SUFFER FROM WAR

For all who endure the hardships of conflict in Eastern Europe, may they remember that the dignity of the human person is never chained. May their suffering inspire world leaders to work tirelessly for a just resolution that honors the freedom of the oppressed. We pray to the Lord...

FOR THE VICTIMS OF HOSTILITY

For all people in the Middle East caught in the crossfire of hatred and violence. May they remain faithful to the hope of peace, and may their patient endurance move the hearts of those in power to seek reconciliation and end the conflict. We pray to the Lord...

GOSPEL

Luke 17:11-19

FOR A UNIFIED CRY FOR PEACE

For the divided peoples of the Holy Land, that like the lepers from different regions, they may cry out with one voice for an end to the violence that isolates them. May they walk together on a new path of cooperation toward mutual healing and security. We pray to the Lord...

FOR GRATITUDE IN DIPLOMACY

For world leaders, especially those involved in Asian trade disputes, that after reaching any accord, they may have the wisdom to return with gratitude. May they build bridges of respect, acknowledging shared humanity and making our global family more whole. We pray to the Lord...

PRO LIFE PRAYERS

FIRST READING

2 Kings 5:14-17

PRAYER FOR PURITY: CLEANSING FROM PORNOGRAPHY

For all who are stained by the spiritual leprosy of pornography, that like Naaman, they may humbly turn to God for cleansing and restoration. May their hearts be healed, so they may reject the false allurements of the flesh and serve God with renewed integrity. We pray to the Lord...

PRAYER FOR CONVERSION: A CULTURE OF LIFE

For our nation, that it may be cleansed of the culture of death. May we humbly immerse ourselves in the waters of God’s mercy, turning away from the evils of abortion and the death penalty to boldly proclaim that He alone is the author of life. We pray to the Lord...

SECOND READING

2 Timothy 2:8-13

PRAYER FOR ENDURANCE: DEFENDING THE UNBORN

For all who advocate for the unborn, that they may endure hardship for the sake of the most vulnerable elect. May they find strength in the promise that even when their voices are silenced, the truth of the dignity of human life is never chained. We pray to the Lord...

PRAYER FOR MERCY: THE CONDEMNED

For those on death row, and for our society. May we remember that even if a person is chained by their sins, God’s mercy is not. May we remain faithful to the Gospel of Life, which calls us to honor the dignity of every person, even the guilty. We pray to the Lord...

GOSPEL

Luke 17:11-19

PRAYER FOR COMPASSION: THE OUTCAST

For all who are treated as outcasts—the unborn, the elderly, and the disabled. May we hear their silent cry for mercy and, like Jesus, reach out to restore their dignity, so that our entire human family can be made whole. We pray to the Lord...

PRAYER FOR HEALING: THE WOUNDED

For all who carry the deep wounds of abortion, that like the lepers, they may cry out to Jesus for mercy. May they find His healing touch in the Church and have the courage to return to Him with grateful hearts, having been saved by faith. We pray to the Lord...

FIRST READING

2 Kings 5:14-17

FOR THE HEALING OF HIDDEN WOUNDS

For all who carry the secret leprosy of sorrow, that they may follow Naaman’s path of humility. May they immerse their wounds in God’s mercy, be cleansed of their pain, and be restored in hope to serve the living God with a renewed spirit. We pray to the Lord...

FOR A SOCIETY CLEANSED OF DESPAIR

For our communities, afflicted by hopelessness, that they may turn from false remedies and wash in the river of God's grace. May we be healed of our cynicism and division, and come to recognize the one true source of hope who can make us whole. We pray to the Lord...

SECOND READING

2 Timothy 2:8-13

FOR HOPE IN TIMES OF TRIAL

For all who feel chained by personal suffering or grief, that they may endure with faith. May they remember that God’s promise of hope is never chained, and may they find strength in His faithfulness, even when they feel abandoned or lost. We pray to the Lord...

FOR WITNESSES TO THE GOSPEL OF HOPE

For the Church in this Year of Hope, that we may bear witness to the Risen Lord for all who are wounded. May our patient endurance in hardship unchain the message of salvation for a world that has forgotten how to hope in God's fidelity. We pray to the Lord...

GOSPEL

Luke 17:11-19

FOR THOSE ISOLATED BY PAIN

For all who are outcast by their pain and hopelessness, that like the ten lepers, they may find the courage to cry out to Jesus. May their collective voice be heard, and may they experience His healing power on their journey toward spiritual restoration. We pray to the Lord...

FOR GRATITUDE THAT MAKES US WHOLE

For all who have been touched by God’s healing grace, that they may not forget the source of their comfort. May they return to Christ with grateful hearts, so that their faith may not only heal their sorrow but make them completely whole in hope. We pray to the Lord...

PRAYERS FOR FAMILIES

FIRST READING

2 Kings 5:14-17

Prayer for Children: Healing from Shame

For children who carry the burdens of family strife, feeling unclean like Naaman. May they be washed in the waters of God's love, cleansed of any shame or insecurity, and restored to the innocence and joy that is their God-given right. We pray to the Lord...

Prayer for Families: Humble Hearts

For families divided by pride, that like Naaman, they may set aside stubborn plans and humbly accept God's path to healing. May they wash away resentment in the river of forgiveness, restoring relationships and serving God together in their home. We pray to the Lord...

SECOND READING

2 Timothy 2:8-13

Prayer for Children: Unchained Faith

For our children, who endure a world often hostile to the Gospel. May the truth of Jesus Christ remain unchained in their hearts, so they may hold fast to their faith with courage and bear witness to His love in their generation. We pray to the Lord...

Prayer for Families: Faithful Witness

For all parents, that they may faithfully endure the challenges of raising children in the faith. May they remember that if we are faithless, He remains faithful, and may their example plant a seed of hope that will last for generations. We pray to the Lord...

GOSPEL

Luke 17:11-19

Prayer for Children: A Cry for Mercy

For children who feel isolated by sickness, disability, or loneliness, that like the ten lepers, they may find the voice to cry out for mercy. May our families and communities hear their call and lead them to the healing touch of Jesus. We pray to the Lord...

Prayer for Families: Grateful Hearts

For our families, that we may not take our daily blessings for granted. May we be like the one who returned, always turning to God with grateful hearts for the gift of each other, so that our faith may make our homes whole. We pray to the Lord...

SACRAMENTS

FIRST READING

2 Kings 5:14-17

Prayer for Baptism: Cleansing Waters

For a renewed appreciation of our own Baptism. May we recall how its waters cleansed us from the leprosy of sin, just as Naaman was cleansed in the Jordan, and may we live as new creations, serving the one true God in purity of heart. We pray to the Lord...

Prayer for Anointing: Healing Grace

For all who suffer in body or spirit, that through the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick, they may find healing and strength. Like Naaman, may their encounter with God’s sacramental power restore them and deepen their faith in His saving love. We pray to the Lord...

SECOND READING

2 Timothy 2:8-13

Prayer for the Eucharist: Faithful Remembrance

For our community, that in receiving the Eucharist, we may truly remember Jesus Christ and find the strength to endure all hardships. May this sacrament unchain our hearts to live for Him, remaining faithful even when we are tested. We pray to the Lord...

Prayer for Confirmation: Unchained Witness

For all who are confirmed, that strengthened by the Holy Spirit, they may be bold witnesses to the Gospel. May they endure for the faith, knowing that God’s Word is never chained, and that their fidelity will lead to reigning with Christ. We pray to the Lord...

GOSPEL

Luke 17:11-19

Prayer for Reconciliation: Showing Ourselves

For all burdened by sin, that they may have the faith of the ten lepers to obey Christ’s command: "Go show yourselves to the priests." May they find mercy and wholeness in the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and return to God with renewed hearts. We pray to the Lord...

Prayer for Holy Orders: A Priest's Touch

For our priests, through whom Christ makes His healing mercy present. May they always be instruments of grace for those who come to them seeking forgiveness, guiding the faithful back to the community with compassion, gratitude, and joy. We pray to the Lord...