The Church
The Church
PRAYERS OF
THE FAITHFUL
1 We pray for Orthodox Christians beginning Holy Week today, that their celebration of the paschal mysteries will refresh their faith in the crucified and risen Lord….
SOURCE: Australian Catholics
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For the Church: that we may continually draw life from Christ and bear a rich harvest of virtues and Gospel values for God’s glory…
First Reading
Government/World
Governing Authorities and
Salvation of the World
PRAYERS OF
THE FAITHFUL
2 We pray for the displaced and starving people of Sudan, that their extreme needs will not be ignored by the world but met with sustained and generous assistance…
SOURCE: Australian Catholics
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PRESS FREEDOM INDEX: Blues-good, yellow-problems, orange-difficult, red-very serious situation.
We pray for journalists, especially those reporting from dangerous places, that this week’s World Press Freedom Day (3 May) will reinforce their commitment to bringing the truth to light….
SOURCE: Australian Catholics
Second Reading
Adversity/Difficulty
Those Burdened
by Adversity or Difficulties
PRAYERS OF
THE FAITHFUL
3 For all who feel cut off from God, friends, themselves, or life itself: that God will show them how they are connected and from whom they can draw life….
SOURCE: Australian Catholics
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For all who are experiencing pruning through loss, transition, or change: that God will give them strength, guide them, and help them find courage and support through fellow believers…
SOURCE: Sunday Website
Gospel
Local Community
The Local Community
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For all who come back to Catholicism, that they may make the necessary challenges to live on the vine.
Responsorial Psalm
The resources on this page–including videos and articles–are here to help you develop your own prayer intentions.
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