PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL – All Souls Day

FOR STRENGTH AND MERCY FOR OUR HOLY FATHER

That Pope Leo XIV, whose life is in the hand of God, may be strengthened in his ministry. May God find him worthy as he is tested, filling him with grace and mercy to guide all souls entrusted to his care toward the peace promised to the just. We pray to the Lord...

FOR WISDOM AND WORTHINESS FOR OUR BISHOPS

For all bishops, that they may govern with the wisdom of the just. When they face trials, may God find them worthy of himself, granting them the strength to be vessels of grace for the faithful and to lead their dioceses in true and lasting peace. We pray to the Lord...

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FOR A HOPEFUL HEART FOR ALL PRIESTS

For all priests, that the Holy Spirit may pour the love of God abundantly into their hearts. May this love give them unwavering hope, empowering them to be ministers of reconciliation and to proclaim the saving grace of Christ who died for us while we were sinners. We pray to the Lord...

FOR HOPE-FILLED SERVICE FOR OUR DEACONS

For our deacons, whose ministry is one of service. May they be living examples of a hope that does not disappoint, sharing the love of God with the poor and marginalized, and reminding us that we are justified by the blood of Christ and saved from wrath. We pray to the Lord...

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FOR FIDELITY TO THE FATHER'S WILL FOR POPE LEO XIV

That Pope Leo XIV may faithfully imitate Christ, who rejects no one who comes to Him. May he embrace the will of the Father, striving to lose nothing of what he has been given, and trusting that all believers will be raised on the last day. We pray to the Lord...

FOR A WELCOMING MINISTRY FOR OUR CLERGY

For our bishops and priests, that in their preaching and ministry, they may fulfill the will of the Father. May they welcome all, lose none, and lead every person who sees the Son and believes in Him to the promise of eternal life. We pray to theLord...

CHURCH WORLD NEEDS COMMUNITY

Governing Authorities and the Salvation of the World

We pray for the human family, that everyone will wonder at the web of life that binds all God’s creatures together. (Pause for silent prayer) Lord, hear us.

We pray for an end to the global arms trade, that nations will invest in resources for life, not the merchandise of death. (Pause for silent prayer) Lord, hear us.

We pray for all stewards of creation, that they will continue to fight the good fight for healthy seas, lands and skies. (Pause for silent prayer) Lord, hear us.

SOURCE: Australian Catholics

For all leaders of government, nationally, regionally, and municipally: that God will inspire them with new ways to promote the welfare of citizens and the common good

SOURCE: Sunday Website

The World

All Souls Day

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MARTIN'S GRAVEYARD (10:09) - Poland has a profound respect for their dead and places of rest. It was refreshing to see such an interest and care devoted to an area of life that often gets neglected once the soil is placed in the hole and the mourners have gone their way.

God of all peoples, we entrust the nations of the world to your divine care as they celebrate All Saints Day and All Souls Day this weekend. May their observances foster respect for cultural diversity and inspire a shared commitment to love, justice, and peace.

Indeed, if, while we were enemies,
we were reconciled to God
through the death of his Son,
how much more, once reconciled,
will we be saved by his life.

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POLITICS

FIRST READING

FOR GRACE IN LEADERSHIP

For all political leaders, that they may remember their time in office is a test of their character. May God find them worthy, filling them with the grace to govern with justice and mercy, and guiding their hands to build a nation established in true and lasting peace. We pray to the Lord...

FOR DIALOGUE ROOTED IN PEACE

For all who engage in political debate, that their words may be instruments of grace, not chastisement. May they seek to understand rather than to conquer, promoting a constructive dialogue that honors the dignity of all and leads our nation to the peace promised to the just. We pray to the Lord...

SECOND READING

FOR HOPE AND EMPATHY IN OUR NATION

That the Holy Spirit may pour the love of God into the hearts of all citizens, especially those divided by political differences. May this love overcome animosity with empathy, grounding us in a shared hope that does not disappoint and healing our divisions. We pray to the Lord...

FOR A MINISTRY OF RECONCILIATION

For all political parties, that they may embrace a ministry of reconciliation. May they be saved from the wrath of division, justified by a common purpose, and empowered by the Spirit to build up, rather than tear down, our shared life together. We pray to the Lord...

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FOR LEADERS WHO REJECT NO ONE

For our elected officials, that they may imitate Christ and reject no one who comes to them. May they seek to do the will of the Father by serving all their constituents, striving to lose nothing of our shared unity to polarization, but raising all voices up. We pray to the Lord...

FOR A FOCUS ON THE COMMON GOOD

For all who hold opposing viewpoints, that they may see the will of the Father in seeking the common good. May they set aside the spirit of partisan rejection and work together, ensuring that no one is lost to cynicism, but that all may believe in a shared future. We pray to the Lord..

World Peace

WORLD PEACE

FIRST READING

FOR PEACE IN THE MIDDLE EAST

For the souls of the just in the Middle East, that they may find peace. May God hold them in his hand, shielding them from torment, and grant their leaders the grace to pursue a lasting peace for all entrusted to their care. We pray to the Lord...

FOR GRACE IN EASTERN EUROPE

For all nations in Eastern Europe, whose people are tested by war. May God find them worthy, pouring out his grace and mercy to end the conflict, so they may no longer be chastised by violence but may live in the peace promised to his faithful. We pray to the Lord...

SECOND READING

FOR HOPE AMIDST TRADE TENSIONS

That the Holy Spirit may pour the love of God into the hearts of leaders involved in trade disputes with China. May they find a hope that does not disappoint, seeking reconciliation and mutual benefit rather than the economic wrath that harms the poor. We pray to the Lord...

FOR RECONCILIATION IN THE HOLY LAND

For the peoples of the Middle East, that they may be saved from the wrath of cyclical violence. May the love of God be poured into their hearts, justifying them in a new spirit of reconciliation and bringing peace through shared understanding. We pray to the Lord...

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FOR AN END TO WAR IN EASTERN EUROPE

For the leaders of Eastern Europe, that they may seek the will of the Father, who wishes to lose nothing to war. May they welcome all people to the table of peace, reject no one, and work to raise up their nations in safety and life. We pray to the Lord...

FOR JUST TRADE AND TARIFFS

For all involved in trade and tariff negotiations in Asia. May world leaders fulfill the Father's will by seeking the good of all, rejecting partisan greed, and ensuring that no one is lost to poverty, but that all who believe in a just economy may find it. We pray to the Lord...

PRO LIFE PRAYERS

CHURCH WORLD NEEDS COMMUNITY

For Those Facing Adversities

For all who are suffering or being oppressed for their Christian faith: that God will comfort and strengthen them and bring them safely through their trial

For greater respect for each person: that God will turn the hearts of all who rely upon violence and bring healing to all who have suffered harm, abuse or neglect

For all who are in need; for the poor, the homeless, the widow, the orphan and those on the margins of society: that God will open our eyes and hearts to their needs and their presence in our communities

SOURCE: Sunday Website

Special Needs

All Souls Day

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ALL SOULS DAY (3:25)

Dear God, with faith and hope I pray for the eternal welfare and well being of my deceased loved ones, especially . . . (here mention names.) Raise them up to the fullness of new life, and bring them to the company and perfection of Your Saints, to enjoy everlasting rest and peace in Your presence

Hope does not disappoint...
God proves his love for us
in that while we were still sinners Christ died for us.
How much more then,
since we are now justified by his Blood,
will we be saved through him from the wrath.

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PRIESTS FOR LIFE (2:56

RESPECT FOR LIFE

FIRST READING

THE UNBORN: THE SOULS OF THE JUST

That our nation may recognize the souls of the unborn, who are in the hand of God. May we defend these "just ones," whose hope is full of immortality, from all torment, and work to build a world that welcomes the grace and mercy God bestows on them. We pray to the Lord...

THE VULNERABLE: GOLD IN THE FURNACE

For all who are "tried like gold in the furnace"—the sick, the disabled, and the elderly. May we never see them as burdens, but as God's holy ones, whose souls are precious and in his care, destined to live in peace with him forever. We pray to the Lord...

SECOND READING

RECONCILIATION: CHRIST DIED FOR US

For those on death row and for all who support the death penalty. May the love of God, poured into our hearts, overcome our desire for vengeance. Since Christ died for us while we were sinners, may we seek reconciliation, not execution. We pray to the Lord...

DIGNITY: OUR HOPE

For all who are exploited by pornography and human trafficking. May our hope in Christ, which "does not disappoint," inspire us to restore their human dignity. May we work to heal those reconciled by his blood and end this culture of exploitation. We pray to the Lord...

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ACCEPTANCE: I WILL NOT REJECT

For all children, especially those conceived in difficulty. May we, like the Father, give them to the Son, who promises, "I will not reject anyone who comes to me." May we be a people who "loses nothing" of the precious life God has given. We pray to the Lord...

ETERNAL LIFE: RAISE IT UP

For all who are tempted to despair at the end of life. May they find comfort in Christ’s promise to "raise it up on the last day." May we protect them from euthanasia, honoring their lives as a sacred gift to be cherished until God calls them home. We pray to the Lord...

PRAYERS FOR YEAR OF HOPE

AP PRAYERS (1:40) - Father in heaven, may the faith you have given us in your son, Jesus Christ, our brother, and the flame of charity enkindled in our hearts by the Holy Spirit...

YEAR OF HOPE

FIRST READING

PEACE FOR THE SORROWFUL

For those carrying wounds of sorrow, whose suffering seems foolish to the world. That they may feel themselves held securely in the hand of God, finding HOPE in His care and the true peace that belongs to the just. We pray to the Lord...

HOPE IN OUR TRIALS

For those tested by deep pain and hopelessness. That like gold in the furnace, their trial may bring a renewed HOPE, proving them worthy to receive God's grace and mercy as His chosen ones. We pray to the Lord...

SECOND READING

ENDURANCE FOR OUR COMMUNITIES

For our communities, wounded by division and affliction. That we may learn to find HOPE in our endurance, knowing that character is proven in suffering and that God's love is poured into our hearts. We pray to the Lord...

HOPE FOR THE POWERLESS

For all who carry personal wounds of pain, feeling powerless and unloved. That the Holy Spirit may pour the love of God into their hearts, giving them a HOPE that does not disappoint and reconciling them to Christ. We pray to the Lord...

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WELCOME FOR THE REJECTED

For all who feel lost, rejected, or wounded by sorrow, that they may come to Jesus with HOPE. May they trust His promise that He will not reject them, but will do the Father's will and raise them on the last day. We pray to the Lord...

FAITH IN ETERNAL LIFE

For all who carry the pain of this life, that they may deepen their belief in the Son. May their hope be fixed firmly on His promise of eternal life, and may they be raised up at the end of time. We pray to the Lord...

PRAYERS FOR FAMILIES

CHURCH WORLD NEEDS COMMUNITY

The Local Community

We pray or all who work in the world of education, that they will be wise companions for the young at every stage of their learning. (Pause for silent prayer) Lord, hear us.

We pray for health workers tending the new-born or those approaching the end of life, that they will care for them with skill and love. (Pause for silent prayer) Lord, hear us.

We pray for all who mourn loved ones today, that they will find comfort in God’s promise of life and in the support of family, friends and the parish community. (Pause for silent prayer) Lord, hear us.

SOURCE: Australian Catholics

For growth in prayer: that the Spirit teach us how to pray so that we may deepen our dependency upon God and open us to the length and breadth of God’s merciful kindness

For greater compassion: that we may proclaim the greatness of God and show God’s love and concern for all who face the burdens of life

For the grace of humility: that we may come before God honestly, surrendering our pride, and recognizing the limits of strengths and abilities

SOURCE: Sunday Website

Local Community

All Souls Day

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CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF SIOUX FALLS (19:15) - In this episode, we dive into meaningful ways to bring the celebrations of All Saints Day (November 1) and All Souls' Day (November 2) into the heart of the home this month. These two feast days offer beautiful opportunities for families to connect with the rich tradition of honoring saints and remembering loved ones who have passed.

For parents and guardians, that they may find meaningful ways to teach their children about the lives of the saints and the importance of praying for loved ones who have passed away. May our homes beplaces of prayer and remembrance, strengthening our family bond in Christ. We pray to the Lord...

Only goodness and kindness follow me
all the days of my life;
and I shall dwell in the house of the LORD
for years to come.

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FAMILIES

FIRST READING

PRAYER FOR PEACE: CHILDREN IN GOD'S HANDS

That the souls of all children who suffer, especially those facing torment or abuse, may be held in the hand of God. May we who see their suffering not deem it foolish, but work to bring them the peace that is found only in the Lord. We pray to the Lord...

PRAYER FOR GRACE: GRIEVING FAMILIES

For all families mourning the loss of a child, that they may find comfort in knowing their loved one is at peace. May God's grace and mercy be upon them, and may they trust that their child is counted among His chosen ones. We pray to the Lord...

SECOND READING

PRAYER FOR HOPE: CHILDREN FEELING POWERLESS

For all children who feel powerless, alone, or unloved. That the Holy Spirit may pour the love of God into their hearts, filling them with a hope that does not disappoint, and assuring them of their infinite worth. We pray to the Lord...

PRAYER FOR RECONCILIATION: DIVIDED FAMILIES

For families struggling with division, anger, and sin. That they may be reconciled to God and to one another, embracing the grace of Christ, who died for us so that we might be saved from wrath and justified by His blood. We pray to the Lord...

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PRAYER FOR BELONGING: WELCOMING ALL CHILDREN

For the children given to us by the Father, especially those on the margins. That like Jesus, we may not reject anyone who comes to us, but may nurture their faith, so that we lose none of them and they may see the Son and have eternal life. We pray to the Lord...

PRAYER FOR FAMILIES: FULFILLING GOD'S WILL

For all parents and guardians, that they may see their children as a gift from the Father. May they faithfully do His will, raising their children to believe, so that their whole family may be raised up on the last day. We pray to the Lord...

SACRAMENTS

SACRAMENTS

FIRST READING

PRAYER FOR ANOINTING: THE SICK AND SUFFERING

That all who are gravely ill may receive the grace of Anointing. May their torment be eased, and may they, like the souls of the just, be held in the hand of God and find their peace in Him. We pray to the Lord...

PRAYER FOR BAPTISM: OUR CHOSEN COMMUNITY

For our entire community, that we may reflect on the grace of our Baptism. May we live as God's chosen ones, finding His mercy in our trials, and showing the world the peace of those who are in His care. We pray to the Lord...

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PRAYER FOR RECONCILIATION: FINDING HOPE

For all who feel burdened by sin, that they may turn to the Sacrament of Reconciliation. May they be justified by the blood of Christ, saved from wrath, and find their hope in the love of God poured into their hearts. We pray to the Lord...

PRAYER FOR CONFIRMATION: STRENGTH IN THE SPIRIT

For all who are preparing for Confirmation, that the Holy Spirit may be poured into their hearts. May they be strengthened in a hope that does not disappoint, and be reconciled to God as His bold witnesses. We pray to the Lord...

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