Prayers of the Faithful, General Intercessions, Petitions
Prayers of the Faithful, General Intercessions, Petitions
Prayers of the Faithful, General Intercessions, Petitions
May 3, 2026
5th Sunday of Easter (A)
The Church
For the Universal Church: May the Church throughout the world be a consistent beacon of hope and a sanctuary for the weary. We pray for a spirit of unity among all believers and a renewed commitment to serving those in need.
For Clergy and Leadership: We pray for all who lead our faith communities. May they be granted the wisdom to guide with humility, the strength to serve with joy, and the grace to reflect the compassion of Christ in all their actions.
For the Spirit of Evangelization: We pray for the courage to share our faith through both word and deed. May the Church be emboldened to reach out to the margins and offer a message of peace and reconciliation to all people.
For Persecuted Christians: We lift up those who face hardship or discrimination for their beliefs. May they be sustained by a sense of divine presence and find safety, protection, and the freedom to practice their faith openly.
The Church
5th Sunday of Easter (A)
EWTN NEWS (4:00) – Pope Leo XIV’s journey to Africa highlighted a consistent message of peace, justice, and hope across Algeria, Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea. Reflecting on his time in Africa, Pope Leo XIV said he leaves with “an immeasurable treasure of faith, hope, and charity,” shaped by the encounters, testimonies, and experiences he gathered throughout the visit.
We pray for the holy Church of God, that she may always be a spiritual house built upon the living stone of Christ. May all her members, as a royal priesthood, faithfully proclaim the wonderful deeds of Him who called us out of darkness into His marvelous light.
Come to him, a living stone,
rejected by human beings but chosen
and precious in the sight of God,
and, like living stones, let yourselves
be built into a spiritual house
to be a holy priesthood
to offer spiritual sacrifices
acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.
1 Peter 2:4-5
PEOPLE OF GOD
FIRST READING
These petitions are intentionally detailed; feel free to trim them for brevity.
Pope Leo XIV
May Pope Leo XIV be guided by the Holy Spirit to address the needs of the growing Church with wisdom and justice. Grant him the grace to ensure that no member of the flock is neglected, so that the word of God may continue to spread throughout the world. We pray to the Lord…
Bishops
We pray for our Bishops, that they may remain dedicated to prayer and the ministry of the word. May they empower faithful leaders to assist in the daily distribution of care, allowing the number of disciples to increase greatly under their leadership. We pray to the Lord…
Priests and Deacons
For our Priests and Deacons, that they may be men of good reputation, filled with the Spirit and wisdom. May they serve the community with the same dedication as the first seven deacons, becoming deeply obedient to the faith in all their duties. We pray to the Lord…
Those in Religious and Consecrated Life
May those in consecrated life be filled with faith and the Holy Spirit as they serve the needs of the Church. We pray that their witness of service to the vulnerable may cause the word of God to continue to spread and bear fruit. We pray to the Lord…
The Laity in the Workplace
For the laity, that they may use their professional skills to serve the common good and the daily needs of their neighbors. May their integrity in the workplace reflect the spirit of those chosen to serve, helping the ministry of the word to reach every corner of society. We pray to the Lord…
SECOND READING
Pope Leo XIV
For Pope Leo XIV, that he may lead the Church as a royal priesthood in the service of the Father. May he guide us to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God, announcing the praises of Him who called us out of darkness. We pray to the Lord…
Bishops
We pray for our Bishops, that they may build up the faithful as living stones into a spiritual house. May they always lead us to Christ, the chosen and precious cornerstone, so that the people of God may never be put to shame. We pray to the Lord…
Priests and Deacons
For our Priests and Deacons, that they may fulfill their calling as a holy priesthood within the Church. May they help the faithful recognize their dignity as a chosen race and a consecrated nation, dedicated to the wonderful deeds of God. We pray to the Lord…
Those in Religious and Consecrated Life
May those in religious life be living stones, precious in God’s sight even when rejected by the world. Through their devotion, may they show us the way to the marvelous light of Christ and witness to our identity as God’s own people. We pray to the Lord…
The Laity in the Workplace
For the laity, that they may be a holy priesthood in the midst of their daily labors. In every task, may they avoid the stones of stumbling and instead proclaim the marvelous light of God through their ethical conduct and witness. We pray to the Lord…
GOSPEL
Pope Leo XIV
For Pope Leo XIV, that his heart may not be troubled as he guides the Church through the challenges of our time. May he always point the way to the many dwelling places in the Father’s house, teaching us that Christ is the Way, Truth, and Life. We pray to the Lord…
Bishops
We pray for our Bishops, that through their ministry we may truly see the Father. May they dwell in the Son as He dwells in the Father, performing the works of God and leading their dioceses into the fullness of Truth. We pray to the Lord…
Priests and Deacons
For our Priests and Deacons, that they may have deep faith in the words of Jesus. May they be instruments of the Father’s work, comforting the troubled and showing the faithful that whoever has seen the Son has seen the Father. We pray to the Lord…
Those in Religious and Consecrated Life
May those in consecrated life reflect the peace of Christ to those with troubled hearts. By their life of prayer, may they witness to the place Christ has prepared for us and draw others to follow the Way that leads to the Father. We pray to the Lord…
The Laity in the Workplace
For the laity, that through their faith in Christ, they may do the works of Jesus and even greater ones in the world. May their professional lives be grounded in the Truth, leading all they encounter toward the life of the Father. We pray to the Lord…
CHURCH UNITY
FIRST READING
These petitions are intentionally detailed; feel free to trim them for brevity.
Christian Unity
Grant that the various Christian traditions may address their differences with the same wisdom as the early Church, ensuring no group is neglected in our common service. May we appoint leaders filled with the Spirit to settle complaints, allowing the word of God to spread and the number of disciples to increase through our shared harmony. We pray to the Lord…
Christian and Muslim Dialogue
We pray for a spirit of mutual respect between Christians and Muslims, that we may work together to serve the widows and the vulnerable in our daily distribution of charity. May our commitment to social justice and prayer bring peace to our communities, allowing all to witness the growth of God’s grace in the world. We pray to the Lord…
Unity Within the Catholic Church
Lord, heal the divisions between traditionalists and progressives so that no faction feels overlooked in the daily life of the Church. May our leaders be devoted to prayer and the ministry of the word, fostering an environment where all members, from every school of thought, become deeply obedient to the faith in unity. We pray to the Lord…
SECOND READING
Christian Unity
May all who confess Christ come together as living stones, built into a single spiritual house founded on the precious cornerstone. We pray that our shared identity as a chosen race and a holy nation may overcome ancient divisions, allowing us to together announce the marvelous light of Him who called us. We pray to the Lord…
Christian and Muslim Dialogue
We pray for those who strive to live as God’s people in a world of darkness, seeking common ground in our desire to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to the Creator. May we treat one another as precious in God’s sight, avoiding the stones of stumbling and moving together toward the light of truth and peace. We pray to the Lord…
Unity Within the Catholic Church
Grant that the faithful of all liturgical and theological perspectives may find their unity in being a royal priesthood. May we cease to be a cause of stumbling to one another, instead recognizing that we are all part of a consecrated nation called to show forth the wonderful deeds of the Lord as one body. We pray to the Lord…
GOSPEL
Christian Unity
We pray that all Christians may trust in the many dwelling places of the Father’s house, setting aside troubled hearts to follow the one Way, Truth, and Life. May our common faith in Christ enable us to do the works He did, witnessing to a divided world that we are one in the Father. We pray to the Lord…
Christian and Muslim Dialogue
May the Father, who dwells in all His creation, inspire Christians and Muslims to seek the truth with sincere hearts. We pray that as we seek the way to the Father’s house, we may be instruments of peace, performing works of mercy that reflect the glory of the one God who performs His works through us. We pray to the Lord…
Unity Within the Catholic Church
Lord, do not let our hearts be troubled by internal tensions, but lead both progressives and traditionalists to find their common home in You. May we recognize that in the Father’s house there is room for many, and may our unity in the Way and the Truth lead us to perform even greater works for Your kingdom. We pray to the Lord…
VOCATIONS
FIRST READING
These petitions are intentionally detailed; feel free to trim them for brevity.
Vocations to the Diaconate
Lord, call forth men of good reputation, filled with the Spirit and wisdom, to serve as deacons in your Church. May they take up the duty of the daily distribution with care, allowing the word of God to continue to spread and the number of disciples to increase through their humble service. We pray to the Lord…
Vocations to the Priesthood
We pray for an increase in the priesthood, that men may be chosen to devote themselves entirely to prayer and the ministry of the word. Fill them with the Holy Spirit so that, through their leadership, even more people and many priests may become obedient to the faith and the Gospel of Christ. We pray to the Lord…
Vocations to Religious Life
May young men and women respond to the call of the Spirit to live lives of faith and service within the community. Grant them the grace to be filled with the Spirit like the first seven assistants, ensuring that no one is neglected and that the Church continues to grow in holiness and number. We pray to the Lord…
SECOND READING
Vocations to the Priesthood
Grant that more men may come to Christ, the living stone, to serve as priests in His spiritual house. May they lead your people as a royal priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God and announcing the wonderful deeds of Him who called us out of darkness into His marvelous light. We pray to the Lord…
Vocations to the Diaconate
We pray for those called to the diaconate, that they may be built into the Church as living stones, chosen and precious. May they help the faithful recognize their dignity as a consecrated nation, serving the cornerstone of Christ so that the people of God may never be put to shame. We pray to the Lord…
Vocations to Religious Life
Lord, call many to the religious life to live as a chosen race and a holy nation in the midst of the world. Through their vows, may they witness to the marvelous light of God and help the Church remain a spiritual house dedicated to the praises of our Savior. We pray to the Lord…
GOSPEL
Vocations to the Priesthood
We pray for an increase in vocations to the priesthood, that men may lead the faithful to the many dwelling places in the Father’s house. May they be true witnesses to Christ as the Way, the Truth, and the Life, performing the works of the Father and bringing peace to troubled hearts. We pray to the Lord…
Vocations to the Diaconate
Lord, call forth deacons who truly believe in the works of Jesus and seek to serve the Father with a sincere heart. May they show the way to the Father through their service to the poor and the suffering, trusting in the promise that whoever believes in the Son will do even greater works. We pray to the Lord…
Vocations to Religious Life
May many young people choose the religious life, seeking to dwell in the Father as the Son dwells in Him. Through their life of prayer and poverty, may they point the world toward the truth of the Gospel and the eternal dwelling places Christ has prepared for those who love Him. We pray to the Lord…
Governing Authorities and the Salvation of the World
For Global Peace: We pray for an end to conflict in every corner of the world. May leaders be moved by a desire for the common good and peace.
For the Vulnerable: We pray for all who suffer from poverty, hunger, or displacement. May the international community respond with generosity and effective action to alleviate their burdens.
For Integrity in Governance: We pray for all who hold public office. May they be guided by a commitment to justice, truth, and the protection of human rights.
For Stewardship of the Earth: We pray for a renewed respect for our natural world. May we all grow in our responsibility as caretakers of creation, working to preserve the environment for future generations.
The World
5th Sunday of Easter (A)
TOGETHER LET US PRAY (2:26) – This urgent Catholic prayer for peace implores God the Father, through the Most Precious Blood of His Son, to move the hearts of world leaders away from war and toward reason, mercy, and reconciliation. We call upon Our Lady, Queen of Peace, Saint Michael the Archangel, and all the saints to intercede for the innocent, the suffering, and the fearful in Iran, Israel, the United States, and every nation caught in the reach of this conflict.
We pray for the nations of the world and their leaders, that they may seek paths of peace and justice. May the Lord guide those in authority to care for the vulnerable and ensure that no one is neglected in the daily distribution of resources and care.
As the number of disciples continued to grow,
the Hellenists complained
against the Hebrews because their widows were
being neglected in the daily distribution….
They chose Stephen,
a man filled with faith and the holy Spirit,
also Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon,
Parmenas, and Nicholas of Antioch.
Acts 6:1, 5
CIVIL UNREST
FIRST READING
These petitions are intentionally detailed; feel free to trim them for brevity.
Addressing Greed and Neglect
We pray that political leaders may address grievances with the wisdom of the early Church, ensuring that no marginalized group is neglected in the daily distribution of resources. May parties work together to appoint people of good reputation who prioritize the common good over partisan stumbles, allowing peace to increase. We pray to the Lord…
Collaborative Governance
Lord, grant our officials the spirit of the Twelve, that they may engage in constructive dialogue to solve community complaints. May they empower one another to serve the needs of the growing population, setting aside pride so that the word of justice may spread and the nation may find stability and unity. We pray to the Lord…
SECOND READING
Building a Spiritual House of Justice
May our political parties see themselves as living stones, called to build a stable house for the nation rather than stones of stumbling for their opponents. Grant them the empathy to recognize the dignity of all citizens, working as a consecrated body to announce the marvelous light of true justice. We pray to the Lord…
National Identity Beyond Partisanship
We pray that leaders of different platforms may remember they serve one people, called to be a holy nation and a chosen race. May they reject the darkness of polarization and together offer the spiritual sacrifices of compromise and open-mindedness, reflecting the wonderful deeds of God through their public service. We pray to the Lord…
GOSPEL
Finding Common Ground in the Truth
For our government, that hearts may not be troubled by division, but may instead seek the Way and the Truth that lead to lasting peace. May political rivals have faith in the works of justice, collaborating to prepare a place of security and dignity for every citizen in our land. We pray to the Lord…
Performing Greater Works Together
Lord, inspire our representatives to believe that by working together, they can do even greater works for the poor and the suffering. May they dwell in the Father’s love, practicing the empathy required to see the face of God in their colleagues and laboring as one for the common good. We pray to the Lord…
WORLD PEACE
FIRST READING
These petitions are intentionally detailed; feel free to trim them for brevity.
Peace in Ukraine
Lord, look upon the people of Ukraine and raise up leaders filled with the Spirit and wisdom to settle the complaints of the suffering. May the daily distribution of aid reach every neglected widow and orphan in the war zones, so that the word of God’s peace may increase and the number of those seeking reconciliation may grow. We pray to the Lord…
Justice in Venezuela
We pray for the nation of Venezuela, that the Holy Spirit may guide officials to act with a reputation beyond reproach. May they address the grievances of those who are neglected in the distribution of bread and justice, ensuring that the community remains devoted to the truth and that peace becomes a reality for all disciples of your word. We pray to the Lord…
End of War in the Middle East
Grant that the leaders of Israel, Iran, and all neighboring nations may turn away from the ministry of conflict and devote themselves to the ministry of the word and prayer. May they choose assistants of peace to oversee the fair treatment of all people, allowing the word of God to spread where there is currently only darkness and war. We pray to the Lord…
Protection from Terrorism in the U.S.
Protect our homeland from the stumbles of violence and the threat of terrorism. We pray that our security leaders, filled with faith and the Holy Spirit, may be vigilant in their duties, ensuring that no community is neglected or lives in fear, so that our nation may grow in stability and remain obedient to the faith. We pray to the Lord…
SECOND READING
Rebuilding Ukraine
We pray for the people of Ukraine, that they may be living stones built into a spiritual house of peace even amidst the ruins of war. May they find strength in Christ, the chosen and precious cornerstone, and emerge as a holy nation that announces the praises of Him who calls them out of darkness. We pray to the Lord…
Dignity for Venezuela
For the citizens of Venezuela, that they may remember their dignity as a chosen race and a royal priesthood despite their current trials. May the stones of stumbling and the rocks of political offense be removed from their path, so that as God’s own people they may walk together into the marvelous light of freedom and hope. We pray to the Lord…
Reconciliation in the Middle East
Lord, bring an end to the conflict between Iran and its neighbors, that all involved may stop building walls of rejection and instead become living stones of a spiritual house. May the leaders of these lands offer spiritual sacrifices of peace, leading their people to be a consecrated nation that no longer stumbles in disobedience. We pray to the Lord…
Security for the United States
We pray for the United States, that we may be a spiritual house protected from the darkness of terror and hatred. May we act as a holy priesthood in our vigilance, never letting fear become a stone of stumbling, but instead remaining a nation that proclaims the wonderful deeds of the One who provides our security. We pray to the Lord…
GOSPEL
Comfort for Ukraine
Lord, do not let the hearts of the Ukrainian people be troubled by the terrors of war, but grant them faith in the dwelling places of your protection. May they find in Christ the Way and the Truth that leads to the Father’s peace, and may the works of destruction be replaced by the greater works of restoration. We pray to the Lord…
Hope for Venezuela
We pray for those in Venezuela whose hearts are troubled by poverty and oppression. Show them the Father’s love and lead them on the Way to a better life where the Truth sets them free. May they believe in the works of Christ and see His glory manifested in the restoration of their nation’s peace. We pray to the Lord…
De-escalation in the Middle East
For the leaders of the Middle East and Iran, that they may realize that whoever has seen the suffering of the innocent has seen the Father’s own grief. May they stop seeking the way of war and instead follow the Way of Christ, performing the works of mercy that reflect the dwelling places of peace prepared for all. We pray to the Lord…
Peaceful Vigilance in the U.S.
Protect our country from terrorism, and do not let our hearts be troubled by fear or suspicion. We pray that we may abide in the Truth and follow the Way of peace, trusting that the Father who dwells in us will perform the works of safety and unity necessary to guard our people from all harm. We pray to the Lord…
ENVIRONMENT
FIRST READING
These petitions are intentionally detailed; feel free to trim them for brevity.
Equitable Distribution of Resources
Lord, grant our leaders the wisdom of the early Church to ensure that no community is neglected in the daily distribution of the earth’s resources. May we appoint faithful stewards to manage our water and land with integrity, allowing the word of God’s justice to spread and the health of our common home to increase. We pray to the Lord…
Devotion to Stewardship
We pray that the faithful may remain devoted to prayer and the ministry of protecting your creation. Just as the Twelve chose men filled with the Spirit to handle the needs of the community, may we empower leaders who recognize that caring for the environment is essential to the growth of your disciples. We pray to the Lord…
SECOND READING
Creation as a Spiritual House
May we treat the earth as a spiritual house, built of living stones and sustained by the precious cornerstone of Christ. Grant us the grace to act as a royal priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices by protecting the natural world and announcing the wonderful deeds of Him who called us into His marvelous light. We pray to the Lord…
Proclaiming the Light through Conservation
We pray for the courage to reject the darkness of environmental waste and live as a consecrated nation. May we never allow the destruction of our natural resources to become a stone of stumbling for future generations, but instead show forth the praises of God by being good stewards of His handiwork. We pray to the Lord…
GOSPEL
The Way to a Sustainable Future
For the world, that our hearts may not be troubled by ecological crisis, but may instead find the Way and the Truth in Christ’s call to stewardship. May we believe that the Father dwells in all of creation and work to preserve the dwelling places He has provided for all living things on this earth. We pray to the Lord…
Greater Works of Preservation
Lord, grant us the faith to do the works that Jesus did by healing and sustaining the life around us. May we strive to do even greater things in the protection of our climate and resources, proving our belief in the Son by ensuring that the glory of the Father is seen in the beauty of nature. We pray to the Lord…
For Those Facing Adversities
For Those in Times of Trial: May those experiencing seasons of hardship feel a sense of steadfast hope and peace. We pray that they find the resilience to persevere and the comfort of a supportive community to walk alongside them.
For Strength and Courage: We pray for all who are overwhelmed by life’s challenges. May they be granted the inner strength to face each day with courage and the clarity of mind to navigate the path toward restoration and healing.
For Spiritual Consolation: For those struggling with doubt or spiritual exhaustion amidst their struggles, may they find renewed faith. We pray that they experience a deep sense of presence and the reassurance that they are never truly alone in their suffering.
For Physical and Emotional Healing: We lift up those burdened by illness, loss, or emotional distress. May they receive the care they need, find rest for their souls, and experience a restorative peace that surpasses all understanding.
For Wisdom in Difficult Decisions For those standing at a crossroads due to adversity, we pray for the gift of wisdom. May they be guided toward choices that lead to peace, security, and a brighter future for themselves and their loved ones.
Special Needs
5th Sunday of Easter (A)
UNITYPOINT HEALTH (1:14) – A Day in the life of a hospital chaplain.
We pray for the troubled, the grieving, and those whose hearts are burdened by fear in time of illness. May they find comfort in the promise of Christ that He has prepared a place for them, and may they experience the peace of the Father through the Way, the Truth, and the Life.
Do not let your hearts be troubled.
You have faith in God; have faith also in me.
In my Father’s house there are many dwelling places.
If there were not, would I have told you
that I am going to prepare a place for you?
John 14:1-2
RESPECT FOR LIFE
FIRST READING
These petitions are intentionally detailed; feel free to trim them for brevity.
Prayer for the Unborn
Lord, we pray for the unborn, that they may never be neglected in our daily distribution of legal protection and care. Grant that we may appoint leaders filled with the Spirit and wisdom to defend the smallest among us, ensuring that the number of those who cherish life continues to increase greatly. We pray to the Lord…
Prayer for Human Dignity
We pray for those on death row, that their inherent dignity may not be overlooked even when they have stumbled. May our society remain devoted to the ministry of the word and prayer, choosing paths of mercy that allow all people to become obedient to the faith and find true reconciliation. We pray to the Lord…
SECOND READING
Prayer for a Culture of Life
Lord, help us to build a culture of life where every person is treated as a living stone, chosen and precious in your sight. May we reject the darkness of pornography and exploitation, acting instead as a holy priesthood that announces the praises of Him who called us into His marvelous light. We pray to the Lord…
Prayer for the Marginalized
We pray that we may never allow the vulnerable to become stones of stumbling or rocks of offense in our laws. As a chosen race and a consecrated nation, grant us the grace to offer spiritual sacrifices by protecting the life and dignity of every individual, from conception to natural death. We pray to the Lord…
GOSPEL
Prayer for Mothers in Crisis
For mothers facing troubled hearts and difficult pregnancies, that they may find in Christ the Way, the Truth, and the Life. May our community provide them with the many dwelling places of support they need, so that they may believe in the Father’s love and choose life for their children. We pray to the Lord…
Prayer for Greater Works
Lord, empower us to do the works of Jesus by defending the dignity of those threatened by the culture of death. Grant us the faith to do even greater things in service to the sick and the elderly, witnessing that the Father dwells in us as we follow the Way. We pray to the Lord…
MARGINALIZED
FIRST READING
These petitions are intentionally detailed; feel free to trim them for brevity.
Prayer for the Hungry
Lord, we pray for those who are hungry and feel neglected in the daily distribution of the world’s abundance. Raise up leaders filled with the Holy Spirit and wisdom to address their complaints, ensuring that every brother and sister is fed and that the word of God increases through our acts of charity. We pray to the Lord…
Prayer for the Homeless
We pray for those without a home, that they may find a place of refuge and care within our community. May we choose men and women of good reputation to serve their needs, so that through our practical help, the number of disciples may grow and your grace may be spread to the most vulnerable. We pray to the Lord…
Prayer for the Overlooked
Grant that we may never neglect those who are marginalized or forgotten by society. May we remain devoted to prayer and the ministry of service, identifying the needs of the Hellenists and Hebrews alike among us, so that all may become obedient to the faith through the justice we provide. We pray to the Lord…
SECOND READING
Prayer for the Poor
Lord, we pray for the poor, that they may be recognized as living stones, chosen and precious in your sight. Though they may be rejected by the world, help us to build them into your spiritual house, treating them with the dignity of a royal priesthood and a holy nation. We pray to the Lord…
Prayer for the Outcast
We pray for those who have become a stone of stumbling to the comfortable, that they may be brought into your marvelous light. May we, as your own people, announce your wonderful deeds by welcoming the outcast into our consecrated nation and offering spiritual sacrifices of mercy that are acceptable to you. We pray to the Lord…
Prayer for the Destitute
For the destitute who live in the darkness of poverty, that they may experience the hope of being God’s people. May our actions as a holy priesthood remove the rocks of offense that block their path, leading them to the cornerstone of Christ where they will never be put to shame. We pray to the Lord…
GOSPEL
Prayer for the Troubled
For those whose hearts are troubled by extreme poverty, that they may find comfort in the many dwelling places of your Father’s house. May they know that Christ has prepared a place for them and that He is the Way and the Truth who leads them to eternal peace and security. We pray to the Lord…
Prayer for the Desperate
We pray for the desperate who seek the Father, that they may see His love reflected in the works of your Church. May we follow the Way of Christ by performing the works He did, feeding the hungry and sheltering the homeless, so that the glory of the Father may be revealed. We pray to the Lord…
Prayer for Greater Works
Lord, grant us the faith to do greater works than these by ending the suffering of the marginalized in our midst. May we dwell in your Truth and show the world that the Father dwells in us, as we labor to provide for the needs of those who have no place to stay. We pray to the Lord…
ADDICTION & RECOVERY
FIRST READING
These petitions are intentionally detailed; feel free to trim them for brevity.
Prayer for Grace
Lord, we pray for those struggling with addiction, that they may not be neglected in the daily distribution of our community’s compassion. Raise up leaders filled with the Spirit and wisdom to guide them toward recovery, so that the word of God may spread and their faith may increase greatly. We pray to the Lord…
Prayer for Service
We pray for those in recovery, that they may be filled with the Holy Spirit and a reputation beyond reproach as they assist others in need. May their dedication to a new life allow them to remain devoted to prayer, helping the community grow as more people become obedient to the faith. We pray to the Lord…
Prayer for Wisdom
Grant the wisdom of the early Church to those who oversee recovery programs, that they may address the complaints and needs of the suffering with justice. May their work ensure that no one is overlooked, allowing the number of disciples to grow as people find healing and peace. We pray to the Lord…
SECOND READING
Prayer for Healing
For those in the darkness of addiction, that they may be called out into God’s marvelous light and built into a spiritual house. May they find strength in Christ, the living stone, and realize their dignity as a chosen race and a royal priesthood, set apart for His wonderful deeds. We pray to the Lord…
Prayer for Strength
Lord, help those in recovery to see themselves as living stones, precious in your sight even when they feel rejected. May the habits of the past no longer be a stone of stumbling or a rock of offense, but instead may they live as a consecrated nation, offering spiritual sacrifices. We pray to the Lord…
Prayer for Dignity
We pray that those struggling with dependency may never be put to shame, but instead find refuge in the cornerstone of Christ. May they recognize that they are God’s own people, called to announce the praises of the One who restores their soul and leads them into His marvelous light. We pray to the Lord…
GOSPEL
Prayer for Peace
For those with troubled hearts due to the cycle of addiction, that they may find peace in the many dwelling places of the Father’s house. May they trust in Christ as the Way, the Truth, and the Life, following Him out of despair and into the light of a new beginning. We pray to the Lord…
Prayer for Truth
We pray for those in recovery, that they may believe in the works of Jesus and find the strength to do even greater things. May they abide in the Truth that sets them free, knowing that the Father dwells in them and will perform the works of healing needed for their journey. We pray to the Lord…
Prayer for the Way
Lord, show the way to the Father for all who feel lost in their struggle, and do not let their hearts be troubled by fear. May they see the Father’s love through the support of this assembly, believing that Christ has prepared a place for them where they can live in freedom. We pray to the Lord…
The Local Community
For Our Parish Family: May this community be a true home where all are welcomed with warmth and respect. We pray that our shared life of prayer and service strengthens the bonds of friendship and charity among us.
For the Growth of Faith We pray for all gathered here today, that our hearts may be open to the Word of God. May the grace we receive in this assembly transform our lives and empower us to live out our mission with joy.
For the Spirit of Service May we be inspired to use our unique gifts for the building up of this community. We pray for the grace to recognize the needs of our neighbors and to respond with generous and willing hearts.
For Our Deceased Members We remember those from this assembly who have gone before us in faith. May they rest in eternal peace, and may those who mourn their passing be comforted by the hope of the resurrection.
Local Community
5th Sunday of Easter (A)
CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF FORT WORTH (5:47) – Follow along as we highlight the personal journeys of three active permanent deacons who felt called to serve, and their devotion to building God’s kingdom through acts of love, sacrifice, and community support. They share how their faith has grown through service, whether by bringing the Eucharist to seniors, providing the sacraments, or simply being present for those in need.
We pray for our deacons, that they may truly believe in the works of Christ and strive to do even greater things through His grace. May their lives reflect the light of the Gospel to the parish they serve.
I am the way and the truth and the life.
No one comes to the Father except through me.
If you know me, then you
will also know my Father.
From now on you do know him
and have seen him.
John 14:6-7
GATHERED ASSEMBLY
FIRST READING
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Prayer for Charity
Lord, may this gathered assembly be filled with the Spirit and wisdom to ensure that no one among us is neglected in the daily distribution of our care. Help us to address every complaint with love, so that the word of God may continue to spread and our community of disciples may increase. We pray to the Lord…
Prayer for Prayer
Grant that we, your people, may remain constantly devoted to prayer and the ministry of the word. Like the early Church, may we empower leaders of good reputation within our midst, so that our lives may be deeply obedient to the faith and our witness may draw others to the Gospel. We pray to the Lord…
Prayer for Growth
We pray for a great increase in holiness among us, that the number of disciples in this parish may grow through our shared service. May the Holy Spirit fill us with the faith needed to overcome every obstacle, making the word of God increase through our commitment to one another and to You. We pray to the Lord…
SECOND READING
Prayer for Holiness
Lord, help us to come to Christ as living stones, allowing ourselves to be built into a spiritual house for Your glory. May we live as a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices through our daily actions and announcing the wonderful deeds of Him who called us out of darkness into His marvelous light. We pray to the Lord…
Prayer for Identity
May this assembly always remember that we are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, and a consecrated nation. Help us to honor Christ as our precious cornerstone, so that we may never be put to shame but instead live as God’s own people, reflecting His light to all the world. We pray to the Lord…
Prayer for Witness
Grant us the grace to follow Christ’s command without stumbling or disobeying the word. May we be a consecrated nation that shows forth Your praises, rejecting the rocks of offense and walking firmly in the marvelous light of the One who has claimed us as His own. We pray to the Lord…
GOSPEL
Prayer for Following Christ
Lord, do not let our hearts be troubled, but grant us deep faith in You and in the Father. Guide this assembly to follow Christ as the Way, the Truth, and the Life, trusting that He has prepared a place for us in the many dwelling places of the Father’s house. We pray to the Lord…
Prayer for Works
We pray that we may truly believe in the works of Jesus and find the strength to do even greater ones in His name. May the Father, dwelling in us, perform His works of charity through our hands, so that the world may see the Son and believe in Your love. We pray to the Lord…
Prayer for Truth
Grant that this assembly may abide in the Truth of the Gospel and never lose its way. Help us to recognize the Father in the face of the Son, and may our life together be a testimony to the works of Christ, leading many to the life He has promised. We pray to the Lord…
FAMILIES
FIRST READING
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Prayer for Families
Lord, we pray for our families, that they may be filled with the Holy Spirit and wisdom as they manage their daily needs. May parents ensure that no child is neglected in the daily distribution of love and care, so that the word of God may spread and our households may increase in faith. We pray to the Lord…
Prayer for Children
We pray for our children, that they may grow up with a reputation beyond reproach and a deep desire to be obedient to the faith. May they be raised in homes devoted to prayer and the ministry of the word, becoming faithful disciples who cause the number of believers to grow in our community. We pray to the Lord…
SECOND READING
Prayer for Growth
Lord, grant that our children may come to Christ as living stones, allowing themselves to be built into a spiritual house within their families. May they recognize that they are chosen and precious in your sight, growing as a holy priesthood that announces the praises of Him who calls them into light. We pray to the Lord…
Prayer for Protection
We pray for families, that they may live as a consecrated nation and a chosen race in their own homes. Help parents to guide their children away from any stone of stumbling or rock of offense, leading them instead toward the cornerstone of Christ where they will never be put to shame. We pray to the Lord…
GOSPEL
Prayer for Peace
For families whose hearts are troubled by conflict or fear, that they may find comfort in the many dwelling places of the Father’s house. May parents teach their children that Christ is the Way, the Truth, and the Life, leading their households into the peace that comes from believing in the Son. We pray to the Lord…
Prayer for Example
Lord, help parents to do the works of Jesus so that their children may truly see the Father reflected in their love. May our families believe in your promises and strive to do even greater things, trusting that the Father dwells in them and will guide them through the Truth to eternal life. We pray to the Lord…
SACRAMENTS
FIRST READING
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Prayer for Holy Orders
Lord, we pray for an increase in the grace of Holy Orders, that those ordained as deacons and priests may be filled with the Spirit and wisdom. May they be men of good reputation who, through the laying on of hands, remain devoted to the ministry of the word and the daily distribution of your grace. We pray to the Lord…
Prayer for Baptism
We pray for all those newly baptized into the faith, that they may truly become obedient to the word of God. As the number of disciples continues to grow, may the sacramental washing they received empower them to live as faithful witnesses, ensuring that the message of salvation increases and spreads throughout our community. We pray to the Lord…
SECOND READING
Prayer for Confirmation
Lord, grant those confirmed in the faith a deeper appreciation for their calling as a royal priesthood and a consecrated nation. May the anointing of the Spirit help them to live as living stones, built into a spiritual house that announces the praises of Him who called them out of darkness into His marvelous light. We pray to the Lord…
Prayer for Reconciliation
We pray for a renewed understanding of the Sacrament of Penance, that we may bring our stumbles to Christ, our precious cornerstone. May the grace of absolution remove every stone of stumbling and rock of offense from our lives, restoring us as God’s own people who offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to the Father. We pray to the Lord…
GOSPEL
Prayer for the Eucharist
Lord, may this assembly find in the Eucharist the Way, the Truth, and the Life. As we receive the Body and Blood of Christ, do not let our hearts be troubled, but grant us the faith to see the Father dwelling in the Son and to believe that this Bread prepares us for the Father’s house. We pray to the Lord…
Prayer for Anointing of the Sick
We pray for those receiving the Anointing of the Sick, that their troubled hearts may find peace in the many dwelling places of your mercy. May they believe in the works of Jesus, the Great Physician, and experience the strength of the Father who dwells in them as they follow the Way to eternal life. We pray to the Lord…
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