FIRST READING

For the Holy Father

For Pope Leo XIV, that he may hear the Lord’s command to go forth from familiar lands to lead the Church with the courage of Abram. May he trust in the divine promise that God will make his leadership a blessing for all the communities of the earth. We pray to the Lord…

For Bishops

For all bishops, that they may guide their flocks away from the comfort of kinsfolk into the new territory of grace God has prepared. May they rely not on their own strength but on the Lord who makes their name great through humble service. We pray to the Lord…

For Priests and Deacons

For priests and deacons, that they may depart from their father’s house and worldly attachments to follow the Lord’s direction implicitly. May they be a true source of blessing to those they encounter, bringing the faithful closer to the promised land of salvation. We pray to the Lord…

For Religious and Consecrated Life

For those in consecrated life, who have left land and kinsfolk to embrace a vocation of poverty, chastity, and obedience. May their sacrifice result in a great nation of spiritual children, showing the world the value of trusting solely in God’s word. We pray to the Lord…

For the Laity in the Workplace

For the laity in their daily work, that they may see their careers not just as toil but as a journey directed by the Lord. May they be a blessing to their coworkers and clients, confident that God blesses those who bless them in truth. We pray to the Lord…

SECOND READING

2 Timothy 1:8b-10

For the Holy Father

For Pope Leo XIV, that he may have the courage to bear his share of hardship for the gospel with the strength that comes from God. May he constantly remind the Church that we are saved not by works, but according to God’s own design and grace. We pray to the Lord…

For Bishops

For our bishops, called to a holy life, that they may manifest the grace bestowed in Christ Jesus before time began. May they teach the faithful to reject fear and embrace the light and immortality brought to light through the Gospel. We pray to the Lord…

For Priests and Deacons

For priests and deacons, that they may be visible signs of the grace that destroyed death and brought life to light. Let them minister with humility, knowing their vocation is a gift of God’s design and not a result of their own merits. We pray to the Lord…

For Religious and Consecrated Life

For religious brothers and sisters, that their holy life may be a testament to the grace revealed by the appearing of our Savior. May they bear any hardship for the gospel with joy, showing that God has indeed destroyed the power of death. We pray to the Lord…

For the Laity in the Workplace

For lay people, that they may bring the light of immortality into their secular professions and offices. May they perform their duties according to God’s design, bearing witness to the holiness to which we have all been called. We pray to the Lord…

GOSPEL

Matthew 17:1-9

For the Holy Father

For Pope Leo XIV, that he may lead the Church up a high mountain to witness the transfigured glory of Christ. May he always listen to the voice of the Beloved Son and encourage the faithful to rise and not be afraid of the challenges ahead. We pray to the Lord…

For Bishops

For bishops, that they may see Jesus alone in their ministry, even when the vision of glory fades and they must descend the mountain. May they guide their dioceses with the authority of those who have glimpsed the face that shines like the sun. We pray to the Lord…

For Priests and Deacons

For priests and deacons, that they may find comfort in the presence of the Lord, saying, “It is good that we are here” in their service at the altar. May they be touched by Jesus and emboldened to preach the mystery of the Son of Man raised from the dead. We pray to the Lord…

For Religious and Consecrated Life

For those in religious life, that their lives may be like the white tents Peter wished to build, dwelling constantly in the bright cloud of God’s presence. May they listen intently to the Beloved Son and reflect his dazzling light to the world. We pray to the Lord…

For the Laity in the Workplace

For the laity, that they may carry the memory of Christ’s glory into the valley of their daily labor and industry. When fear or confusion strikes in the workplace, may they hear Jesus say, “Rise, and do not be afraid,” and see no one but him. We pray to the Lord…

FIRST READING

Genesis 12:1-4a

For Christian Unity

For all Christian denominations, that we may collectively hear the call to go forth from the lands of our historical divisions. May we journey together toward the land God will show us, so that our unity becomes a blessing for all the communities of the earth. We pray to the Lord…

For Relations between Christians and Muslims

For Christians and Muslims, children of Abraham, that we may honor our shared father in faith by being a blessing to one another. May we trust in the God who guides us, fostering peace among all the families and great nations that have sprung from this ancient promise. We pray to the Lord…

For Unity within the Catholic Church

For traditionalists and progressives within the Church, that they may leave behind the familiar strongholds of their specific preferences to follow the Lord’s leading. May they recognize that God’s blessing rests not on factional loyalty, but on the willingness to go where He sends us as one flock. We pray to the Lord…

SECOND READING

2 Timothy 1:8b-10

For Christian Unity

For the unity of all baptized believers, that we may bear our share of hardship for the gospel with the strength that comes from God alone. May we testify together that we are saved and called to a holy life, not according to our works but according to His grace. We pray to the Lord…

For Relations between Christians and Muslims

For dialogue between Christians and Muslims, that we may respect the holiness to which God calls all humanity according to His design. May our mutual reverence for the Almighty help us to stand against the darkness of death and bring the light of truth to the world. We pray to the Lord…

For Unity within the Catholic Church

For healing between differing wings of the Church, that we may remember we were called before time began, not to argue, but to manifest grace. May all Catholics reject the spirit of fear and division, focusing instead on the immortality and life brought to light through the Gospel. We pray to the Lord…

GOSPEL

Matthew 17:1-9

For Christian Unity

For all followers of Christ, that we may ascend the high mountain together and see no one but Jesus alone. May the voice of the Father, commanding us to listen to His Beloved Son, drown out the noises of doctrinal dispute and lead us into a transfigured unity. We pray to the Lord…

For Relations between Christians and Muslims

For understanding between Christians and Muslims, that in moments of fear and uncertainty, we may hear the divine command to rise and not be afraid. May our encounters be filled with the light of God’s presence, leading us away from conflict and down the mountain in peace. We pray to the Lord…

For Unity within the Catholic Church

For the internal peace of the Church, that those attached to different liturgies or expressions may find common ground in the glory of the Transfiguration. May we stop trying to build separate tents for our own preferences and instead fall prostrate in adoration of the one Lord who shines like the sun. We pray to the Lord…

FIRST READING

Genesis 12:1-4a

For Courage to Go Forth

That young men and women may hear the Lord’s command to go forth from their father’s house and the land of their kinsfolk to serve the Church. May they trust that God will make of their lives a great nation of believers through their sacrifice. We pray to the Lord…

For a Legacy of Blessing

For those called to priesthood and religious life, that they may be a blessing to all the communities of the earth by their faithful witness. May they follow the Lord as Abram did, leaving behind worldly security to secure a spiritual heritage. We pray to the Lord…

For Obedience to the Call

That future deacons and priests may go as the Lord directs them, stepping out in faith into the unknown. May they find in God’s promise a reward greater than the possessions or familiar ties they leave behind. We pray to the Lord…

SECOND READING

2 Timothy 1:8b-10

For Strength in Hardship

That those called to the diaconate and priesthood may have the strength to bear their share of hardship for the gospel. May they embrace the holy life to which they have been called, relying not on their own works but on God’s design. We pray to the Lord…

For the Discovery of Vocations

For all discerning a religious vocation, that they may recognize the grace bestowed upon them in Christ Jesus before time began. May this ancient love compel them to dedicate their lives to the service of the Church without fear. We pray to the Lord…

For Heralds of Immortality

That more men and women will answer the call to bring life and immortality to light through the gospel as priests and religious. May they fearlessly proclaim that Christ has destroyed death and manifested his saving grace. We pray to the Lord…

GOSPEL

Matthew 17:1-9

For Attentive Hearts

That young people may climb the high mountain of prayer to hear the Father’s voice saying, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him.” May this listening heart lead them to say yes to a vocation of service. We pray to the Lord…

For Fearless Response

For those paralyzed by the fear of a priestly or religious vocation, that Jesus may touch them and say, “Rise, and do not be afraid.” May they look up and see no one but Jesus, finding their courage in his transfigured glory. We pray to the Lord…

For Witnesses of Glory

That future priests and religious may be granted a vision of Christ’s glory to sustain them in their ministry. Like Peter, James, and John, may they cherish the time apart with the Lord so they can descend the mountain to serve his people. We pray to the Lord…

FIRST READING

Genesis 12:1-4a

For a Departure from Partisanship

That political leaders may heed the Lord’s command to go forth from the familiar strongholds of their ideological kinsfolk. May they leave behind the comfort of tribal divisions to journey together toward the land of unity that God shows them, making of our country a truly great nation. We pray to the Lord…

For Mutual Blessing

For all citizens, that we may strive to be a blessing to all the communities of the earth rather than a source of division. May we recognize that God blesses those who bless others with cooperation and dialogue, trusting in the promise that extends beyond our political affiliations. We pray to the Lord…

SECOND READING

2 Timothy 1:8b-10

For Shared Sacrifice

That public servants may bear their share of hardship for the common good with the strength that comes from God. May they realize they are called to a holy life of service, not according to their own works or party platforms, but according to God’s gracious design. We pray to the Lord…

For the Death of Division

For a spirit of empathy in our laws, that we may reject the politics of destruction and bring life and light to our discourse. May we remember that the grace bestowed on us in Christ Jesus destroys the death of polarization and calls us to a higher, immortal purpose. We pray to the Lord…

GOSPEL

Matthew 17:1-9

For Constructive Dialogue

That opposing parties may ascend the high mountain of perspective to see the transfigured dignity in one another. Instead of building separate tents for their own factions, may they listen to the voice of the Beloved Son and find common ground in the light of His truth. We pray to the Lord…

For Freedom from Fear

For those paralyzed by political animosity, that they may feel the touch of Jesus saying, “Rise, and do not be afraid” to engage with open minds. May they lift their eyes from the dust of conflict to see no one but Jesus alone in the face of their neighbor. We pray to the Lord…

FIRST READING

Genesis 12:1-4a

For the Displaced in Ukraine

For the families of Ukraine, forced to go forth from the land of their kinsfolk by the violence of war. May the Lord guide them to safety and bless those who bless them, eventually restoring them to their father’s house in peace. We pray to the Lord…

For the Restoration of Venezuela

That the people of Venezuela may trust in the Lord to make of them a great nation once more. May the blessings lost to hardship be restored, so that all the communities of that land may find hope in God’s ancient promise. We pray to the Lord…

For Harmony in Iran

For the nation of Iran, that its people may journey away from conflict and towards the land of harmony that God will show them. May they find the blessing of peace promised to all the families of the earth through the guidance of the Almighty. We pray to the Lord…

SECOND READING

2 Timothy 1:8b-10

For Strength in Ukraine

That the suffering people of Ukraine may bear their share of hardship with the strength that comes from God. May they see the destruction of death and the revelation of life through the grace bestowed in Christ Jesus before time began. We pray to the Lord…

For Grace in Venezuela

For the faithful in Venezuela, called to a holy life amidst political trial, that they may rely on God’s design rather than human works. May the light of the gospel bring hope and immortality to light in their darkened struggle. We pray to the Lord…

For Life in Iran

That the people of Iran may witness the grace that destroyed death and brought life to light. May they be saved from the spirit of fear and embrace the holy calling of peace, justice, and dignity according to God’s purpose. We pray to the Lord…

GOSPEL

Matthew 17:1-9

For Courage in Ukraine

For those trembling in the shadow of war, that they may hear Jesus say, “Rise, and do not be afraid.” May the vision of his glory give them hope until the day they see no one but Jesus, the Prince of Peace, ruling over their land. We pray to the Lord…

For Vision in Venezuela

That the leaders and people of Venezuela may ascend the high mountain of prayer to listen to the Beloved Son. May his voice silence the noise of conflict and lead them to a transfigured reality of reconciliation and abundance. We pray to the Lord…

For Hope in Iran

For the people of Iran, that they may look up from their struggles and see the glory of the Lord. May they build not temporary tents of division, but a lasting dwelling place for the peace of Christ, listening always to his command. We pray to the Lord…

FIRST READING

Genesis 12:1-4a

For a Blessing on the Land

For the preservation of the earth, that we may treat the land not just as a resource, but as the place where God commands a blessing. May all the communities of the earth find in our stewardship a source of life and future abundance. We pray to the Lord…

For Future Generations

For a commitment to the future, that we may go forth from habits of destruction to make of this world a great nation of ecological health. May we leave behind a legacy that blesses those who come after us, rather than a curse of depletion. We pray to the Lord…

SECOND READING

2 Timothy 1:8b-10

For God’s Design

For the protection of natural resources, that we may respect the holy life present in all creation according to God’s own design. May we bear our share of hardship to preserve the grace bestowed on the natural world before time began. We pray to the Lord…

For Life and Immortality

That we may work to destroy the death dealt to our environment by pollution and neglect. May we bring life and immortality to light through the gospel by nurturing the living world that sustains us all. We pray to the Lord…

GOSPEL

Matthew 17:1-9

For the Glory of Creation

For the conservation of wild places, that the high mountains and valleys may continue to reflect the transfigured glory of the Creator. May we see the face of God shining like the sun in the beauty of the earth and strive to protect it. We pray to the Lord…

For Listening Hearts

That we may listen to the Beloved Son who speaks through the wind and the waves. May we rise from our indifference and not be afraid to make difficult changes to ensure the earth remains a white and dazzling home for all. We pray to the Lord…

FIRST READING

Genesis 12:1-4a

Prayer for Trust in Change

That our nation may possess the faith of Abram to leave behind the familiar reliance on abortion and set out for a culture of life that God will show us. May we trust that this difficult transition from the convenient to the righteous will result in a blessing for all the communities of the earth. We pray to the Lord…

Prayer for the Unborn: A Great Nation

For the protection of the unborn, that we may see in every child the potential for a great nation promised by God. May we go forth to protect these smallest of kinsfolk, knowing that in them, all the communities of the earth find a future blessing. We pray to the Lord…

Prayer for the Elderly: A Source of Blessing

For the elderly and vulnerable, that they may not be cast aside but honored as a source of blessing to our families. May we cherish their presence in the land the Lord shows us, recognizing that God blesses those who treat the aged with dignity and love. We pray to the Lord…

SECOND READING

2 Timothy 1:8b-10

Prayer for Life: Destroying Death

For an end to the culture of death, that we may witness to the grace of Christ who destroyed death and brought life to light. May we bear our share of hardship to defend the holy life to which every human being is called by God’s own design. We pray to the Lord…

Prayer for Human Dignity: Saved by Grace

For the recognition of human worth, that we may value others not according to their works or utility, but according to the grace bestowed in Christ. May we oppose all attacks on dignity, knowing that God called us to holiness before time began. We pray to the Lord…

Prayer for the Destruction of Death

That we may bear our share of hardship for the gospel in the struggle to end the culture of death. May we testify that Christ has indeed destroyed death and brought life to light, leading our society through a necessary exodus away from despair and into the grace of His holy design. We pray to the Lord…

GOSPEL

Matthew 17:1-9

Prayer for Purity: Transfigured Vision

For those trapped by the vice of pornography, that they may be granted a transfigured vision of the human body as a temple of glory. May they listen to the Beloved Son and see no one but Jesus, restoring the white and dazzling dignity of every person. We pray to the Lord…

Prayer for the Condemned: Mercy and Justice

For those facing the death penalty, that we may see even in them the face that shines like the sun, created in God’s image. May we heed the Father’s voice to listen to his Son, choosing mercy over vengeance and rising above the fear that demands death. We pray to the Lord…

Prayer for Courageous Mothers

For mothers facing unexpected pregnancies who fear the changes a child will bring, that they may see the glory of the Transfiguration and find hope. May they hear the Lord say, “Rise, and do not be afraid,” finding the strength to choose life and trust in the power of the resurrection. We pray to the Lord…

FIRST READING

Genesis 12:1-4a

Prayer for the Dying: The Final Journey

For those approaching the end of their earthly pilgrimage, that they may hear the Lord calling them to go forth from this land to the eternal one He will show them. May they trust in the divine promise of a new dwelling place, becoming a blessing to their kinsfolk even in their departure. We pray to the Lord…

Prayer for the Chronically Ill: Trust in the Unknown

For those navigating the unfamiliar land of chronic illness, who have had to leave behind the comfort of their former strength and certainty. May they find that God makes their name great through their endurance, and may they continue to be a source of blessing to all the communities of the earth. We pray to the Lord…

SECOND READING

2 Timothy 1:8b-10

Prayer for Mental Health: Light in Darkness

For those suffering from depression or anxiety, that they may find the strength to bear their share of hardship with the hope that comes from God. May the grace bestowed in Christ Jesus break through their darkness, revealing that He has destroyed the power of death and brought life to light. We pray to the Lord…

Prayer for the Suffering: Strength from God

For those in physical pain who feel their vitality failing, that they may remember they are called to a holy life not according to their works, but according to God’s design. May they rely on the power of God to save them and sustain them through every trial. We pray to the Lord…

GOSPEL

Matthew 17:1-9

Prayer for Healing: The Touch of Christ

For the sick who are prostrate with pain or fear, that they may feel the touch of Jesus saying, “Rise, and do not be afraid.” May the vision of His glory give them hope, and may they see no one but Jesus alone as their healer and companion. We pray to the Lord…

Prayer for Caregivers: Glimpses of Glory

For those who care for the sick, that they may see the face of Christ shining like the sun in the vulnerable ones they tend. Instead of building tents to isolate themselves from the reality of suffering, may they listen to the Beloved Son and find strength in His transfigured presence. We pray to the Lord…

FIRST READING

Genesis 12:1-4a

Prayer for the Homeless: Seeking a Land

For those who have no fixed abode, forced to wander like Abram from the security of a father’s house. May the Lord guide them to a land of safety and provision that He will show them, and may we be the instruments that make their lives a blessing. We pray to the Lord…

Prayer for the Destitute: A Great Nation

For the poorest among us, that we may recognize them as heirs to the promise of a great nation. May we not hoard our blessings but go forth to share them, ensuring that all the families of the earth experience the generosity of God’s command. We pray to the Lord…

SECOND READING

2 Timothy 1:8b-10

Prayer for the Marginalized: Saved by Grace

For those pushed to the margins of society, that they may find dignity in the truth that we are saved not by works or wealth, but by God’s design. May we bear our share of hardship to ensure they are treated with the holy respect due to those called by grace. We pray to the Lord…

Prayer for the Neglected: Light and Life

For those whose lives are shadowed by poverty and neglect, that the grace made manifest in Christ may bring life and immortality to light for them. May we work to destroy the death-dealing structures of inequality and restore the holy life God intended for all. We pray to the Lord…

GOSPEL

Matthew 17:1-9

Prayer for the Forgotten: Seeing Jesus

For the hungry and the ignored, that we may look upon them and see no one but Jesus alone. May we not build tents of comfort that exclude them, but rather listen to the voice of the Beloved Son who calls us to serve Him in the least of our brothers and sisters. We pray to the Lord…

Prayer for the Oppressed: Rise and Fear Not

For those prostrate in the dust of despair, that they may feel the touch of Christ saying, “Rise, and do not be afraid.” May the transfigured glory of the Lord give them hope, and may our charity help lift them from their fear into the light of a new day. We pray to the Lord…

FIRST READING

Genesis 12:1-4a

Prayer for Departure: Leaving the Old Life

For those trapped in the cycle of addiction, that they may hear the Lord’s command to go forth from the familiar land of their dependency. May they find the courage to leave behind the habits that bind them and journey toward the new life God will show them. We pray to the Lord…

Prayer for Recovery: A Source of Blessing

For those walking the path of sobriety, that their restored lives may become a blessing to their kinsfolk and families. May they trust that God, who called them out of darkness, will make of them a great nation of hope for others struggling in the same wilderness. We pray to the Lord…

SECOND READING

2 Timothy 1:8b-10

Prayer for Strength: Bearing Hardship

For those in rehabilitation, that they may bear their share of hardship for the gospel of a clean life with the strength that comes from God. May they realize they are saved and called to this holy renewal not by their own willpower, but according to God’s grace. We pray to the Lord…

Prayer for Life: Destroying Death

For those fighting the death-dealing power of drugs and alcohol, that they may witness the grace of Christ who destroyed death and brought life to light. May they embrace the immortality of the spirit and reject the temporary escape that leads only to the grave. We pray to the Lord…

GOSPEL

Matthew 17:1-9

Prayer for Hope: Rise and Fear Not

For those lying prostrate in the fear of withdrawal or relapse, that they may feel the hand of Jesus touch them and say, “Rise, and do not be afraid.” May they look up from their struggle to see no one but Jesus alone, ready to lead them down the mountain. We pray to the Lord…

Prayer for Clarity: Listening to the Son

For those whose minds are clouded by substance, that they may be granted a moment of transfigured clarity to hear the Father saying, “This is my beloved Son, listen to him.” May this voice drown out the cravings of the body and lead them to the glory of a healed life. We pray to the Lord…

FIRST READING

Genesis 12:1-4a

Prayer for Mission: Going Forth

For our parish family, that we may hear the Lord’s urgent command to go forth from the complacency of our familiar routines. May we step out in faith to be a blessing to all the communities around us, trusting that God is guiding us to a land of greater fruitfulness. We pray to the Lord…

Prayer for Trust: Leaving the Familiar

For this gathered assembly, that like Abram, we may depart from the land of our kinsfolk—our old habits and sins—to follow the Lord implicitly. May we find that in losing our old security, we gain the promise of becoming a great nation of believers under God’s protection. We pray to the Lord…

SECOND READING

2 Timothy 1:8b-10

Prayer for Holiness: God’s Design

For our growth in holiness, that we may accept the call to a holy life that God designed for us before time began. May we not rely on our own works or merits, but bear our share of hardship for the gospel with the strength that comes from God. We pray to the Lord…

Prayer for Witness: Manifesting Grace

For a witness of life, that our community may visibly manifest the grace of Christ who destroyed death and brought life to light. May our worship and charity be a beacon of immortality, showing the world that we have been saved and called by His purpose. We pray to the Lord…

GOSPEL

Matthew 17:1-9

Prayer for Listening: The Father’s Voice

For a spirit of prayer, that we may leave the valley of distraction to climb the high mountain with Jesus. May we be overshadowed by the bright cloud of the Spirit and listen intently to the Beloved Son, finding our sole delight in His transfigured presence. We pray to the Lord…

Prayer for Courage: Rise and Fear Not

For renewed confidence, that whenever this community falls prostrate in fear, we may feel the hand of Jesus raising us up. May we descend from this liturgy with eyes fixed on no one but Jesus alone, ready to serve Him without fear in the world. We pray to the Lord…

FIRST READING

Genesis 12:1-4a

Prayer for Families: A Great Nation

For all families, that they may see themselves as the beginning of a great nation of faith under God’s protection. May parents and children bless one another and go forth to be a blessing to all the communities of the earth, trusting in the Lord’s guidance. We pray to the Lord…

Prayer for Transitions: Leaving Home

For young adults preparing to go forth from their father’s house and the land of their kinsfolk, that they may trust in the land the Lord will show them. May the faith planted in their childhood make their name great as they establish their own households in God’s favor. We pray to the Lord…

SECOND READING

2 Timothy 1:8b-10

Prayer for Parenting: Holy Life

For parents, that they may nurture the holy life to which their children have been called according to God’s design. May they rely on the grace bestowed in Christ Jesus before time began to guide their families, bearing their share of hardship for the gospel with patience. We pray to the Lord…

Prayer for Youth: Life and Light

For our children and youth, that they may grow in the knowledge that Christ has destroyed death and brought life and immortality to light. May they be saved from the spirit of fear and embrace the power of God, living out their faith with courage and joy. We pray to the Lord…

GOSPEL

Matthew 17:1-9

Prayer for Listening: The Beloved Son

For families, that their homes may be places where the voice of the Father is heard saying, “This is my beloved Son, listen to him.” May parents and children climb the high mountain of prayer together, finding it good to be there in the presence of the Lord. We pray to the Lord…

Prayer for Comfort: Do Not Fear

For children who are afraid or overwhelmed by the world, that they may feel the touch of Jesus saying, “Rise, and do not be afraid.” May they lift their eyes to see no one but Jesus alone, finding security in his transfigured glory and enduring love. We pray to the Lord…

FIRST READING

Genesis 12:1-4a

Prayer for Baptism: Going Forth

For all the baptized, that they may heed the command to go forth from the land of sin and old habits. May they trust in the land of grace the Lord shows them, becoming a blessing to all the communities of the earth as members of God’s great nation. We pray to the Lord…

Prayer for Matrimony: A Great Blessing

For married couples, that their union may be a source of blessing to their kinsfolk and the world. May they trust God’s promise to make of their love a fruitful heritage, journeying together with courage to the land the Lord will show them. We pray to the Lord…

SECOND READING

2 Timothy 1:8b-10

Prayer for Confirmation: Strength and Holiness

For those sealed in Confirmation, that they may receive the strength that comes from God to bear their share of hardship for the gospel. May they embrace the holy life to which they are called, not by their own works but by the grace bestowed in Christ. We pray to the Lord…

Prayer for Anointing: Life and Light

For those receiving the Anointing of the Sick, that they may experience the grace of Christ who destroyed death. May this sacrament bring life and immortality to light in their bodies and souls, reminding them that they are held in God’s eternal design. We pray to the Lord…

GOSPEL

Matthew 17:1-9

Prayer for Eucharist: Transfigured Presence

That in the Holy Eucharist, we may ascend the high mountain to see the glory of the Beloved Son. May we find it good to be here in his presence, listening to him and receiving the strength to descend the mountain and serve the world. We pray to the Lord…

Prayer for Confession: Rise and Fear Not

For those seeking Reconciliation, that they may feel the hand of Jesus touching them in absolution, saying, “Rise, and do not be afraid.” May they be lifted from the dust of their sins to see no one but Jesus alone, restored to friendship with God. We pray to the Lord…