PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL – Christ the King (C)

For Our Shepherd, Pope Leo XIV

That Pope Leo XIV, anointed as our commander, may shepherd the people of God with a loving heart. May he remember that we are his “own bone and flesh” and lead the Church in a covenant of unity, feeding the flock entrusted to his care. We pray to the Lord…

For Our Bishops, Anointed Leaders

For all Bishops, who are anointed to lead their dioceses. May they be true shepherds to their people, guiding them as commanders in faith. May they protect the flock from harm and nourish them with the truth, fulfilling their covenant with God and His people. We pray to the Lord…

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For Our Priests and Deacons For all priests and deacons, that they may faithfully serve Christ, the “head of the body, the church.” May their ministry help to reconcile all things in Him, making peace through their service at the altar and in the community, so we may be holy and blameless. We pray to the Lord…

For Pope Leo XIV, Servant of Unity For Pope Leo XIV, that in his role as the visible head, he may always point to Christ as the “image of the invisible God.” May his leadership unite all things in heaven and on earth, drawing all people into the one body of the Church. We pray to the Lord…

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For Our Bishops Amidst a Scoffing World

For all Bishops, who must lead in a world that often sneers at the faith. May they model their kingship not on worldly power, but on the self-saving sacrifice of Christ on the cross. May they seek only to bring their people to His eternal kingdom. We pray to the Lord…

For Our Priests and Deacons, Ministers of Mercy

For our priests and deacons, especially in the confessional. Like the good thief, may they recognize the King in the midst of suffering. May they always offer Christ’s promise of Paradise to those who ask, “Jesus, remember me,” with a humble and contrite heart. We pray to the Lord…

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CHURCH WORLD NEEDS COMMUNITY

Governing Authorities and the Salvation of the World

We pray for all ambassadors of peace, especially those working night and day to end brutal bloodshed, that they will halt the killing and open the way to mediation.

We pray for those who wield power as leaders of nations, that they will use their authority to promote justice, uphold human rights and care for the poor.

SOURCE: Australian Catholics

For healing of our nation: that God will heal the divisions within our nation, guide us toward a greater respect for one another, and a renewed commitment to our common values

For a renewed reverence for God’s creation: that we may respect and care for all that God has created so that all God’s people may be blessed by God’s handiwork

SOURCE: Sunday Website

The World

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DATE TODAY (1:48) – The International Day of Solidarity with Palestinian People, observed on November 29, is a global event that highlights the ongoing struggle for Palestinian rights and self-determination, commemorating the 1947 UN resolution to partition Palestine.

We pray for all who live in Jesus’ homeland, that this week’s International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People (29 November) will keep hope for peaceful co-existence alive.

In those days, all the tribes of Israel
came to David in Hebron and said:
“Here we are, your bone and your flesh.
In days past, when Saul was our king,
it was you who led the Israelites out
and brought them back.

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POLITICS

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For a Covenant of Unity

That all political leaders may recognize that we are one people, “our own bone and flesh.” May they break down partisan walls to make a covenant of cooperation, moving beyond tribalism to serve the entire nation as one body. We pray to the Lord…

For Leaders Who Shepherd

For all elected officials, that they may heed the call to “shepherd” the people. May they seek to feed the whole flock, not just their own party, and lead with a commander’s integrity to forge a more unified and just nation. We pray to the Lord…

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For Christ as Our Head

That our nation’s leaders may see Christ as the true “head of the body.” May they understand that their party is not the whole body, and be given the grace to “reconcile all things,” promoting dialogue that makes peace across the aisle. We pray to the Lord…

For Empathy and Reconciliation

For all who hold public office, that they may seek to “reconcile” our divisions. May they find the empathy to see Christ, the “image of the invisible God,” in their political opponents, and have the open-mindedness to build a holy and blameless future together. We pray to the Lord…

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To Silence Our Scoffing

For an end to the “sneering” and ridicule in our political discourse. May leaders reject the temptation to save only themselves, and instead follow Christ’s example of selfless sacrifice, using their words to heal divisions rather than inflict wounds. We pray to the Lord…

For a Shared Paradise

For political adversaries, that like the good thief, they may recognize their shared humanity. In our nation’s moment of trial, may they turn to each other and find a common path, working toward the “paradise” of a peaceful and cooperative society. We pray to the Lord…

World Peace

WORLD PEACE

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For Peace in the Middle East

For the warring tribes and nations in the Middle East, that they may see each other as “their own bone and flesh.” May leaders be anointed to shepherd their people toward a covenant of peace, feeding them with justice instead of conflict. We pray to the Lord…

For Shepherds of Peace in Eastern Europe

For the leaders of Russia and Ukraine, that they may reject the role of commander in war and embrace the call to “shepherd” their people. May they make a covenant before the Lord to protect their flock, who are one people, from further harm. We pray to the Lord…

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For Reconciliation Between the U.S. and Latin America

For Latin America, torn apart by the drug war

May Christ, in whom “all things hold together,” help the drug lords and cartels end their shipments of drugs to the United States. May they find a new path, and may all who have been wounded by violence and addiction be healed. We pray to the Lord…

For Christ to Reconcile the Holy Land

For the Holy Land, that Christ, the “head of the body,” may “reconcile all things” in that broken region. May His peace, made “by the blood of his cross,” overcome hatred, so that all who dwell there may be presented holy and blameless before Him. We pray to the Lord…

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For Leaders to Reject Self-Preservation

For the leaders in Eastern Europe, that they may stop “sneering” and trying to “save themselves” through power and conquest. May they see the kingship of Christ in His sacrifice, lay down their arms, and seek the true paradise of peace for their people. We pray to the Lord…

To Remember the Victims of the Drug War

For all those trapped in the drug war, especially the addicted and the forgotten. May we hear their cry, “Jesus, remember me.” May Christ the King deliver them from their cross and bring the hope of “paradise” to communities devastated by drugs. We pray to the Lord…

PRO LIFE PRAYERS

CHURCH WORLD NEEDS COMMUNITY

For Those Facing Adversities

For all who are imprisoned, particularly those condemned to death: that the Spirit of God will lead them to conversion and through Christ into paradise

For all who struggle with life’s demands, particularly the poor, the homebound, and those with mental illness: that God will sustain them and touch the hearts of many to be compassionate friends

For all who are grieving: that they may know God’s presence with them and experience the love and compassion of others

For greater integrity: that we may both speak and live the virtues that are planted deep within our hearts so that we may be authentic witnesses to God’s reign

SOURCE: Sunday Website

Special Needs

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SIMPLESHOW FOUNDATION (2:06) – Nearly 1 in 3 women suffer abuse. This can and must be prevented. To raise awareness, 2021’s theme for International Day of Elimination of Violence against Women used orange to represent a brighter future free of violence against women and girls. Be part of the orange movement to stop this evil!

We pray for women in every society, that this week’s United Nations’ Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (25 November) will help make the world a safer place for them.

Brothers and sisters:
Let us give thanks to the Father,
who has made you fit to share
in the inheritance of the holy ones in light.
He delivered us from the power of darkness.

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PRIESTS FOR LIFE (2:11)

RESPECT FOR LIFE

FIRST READING

Prayer for the Unborn

A Covenant of Life That our leaders, like David, may make a covenant to protect the most vulnerable. May they be true shepherds to the entire flock, recognizing the child in the womb as “our own bone and flesh,” and defending them as a sacred part of the people. We pray to the Lord…

Prayer for Dignity

Our One Body For our nation, that we may be united as one people. May we reject every assault on human dignity, and see in the exploited, the trafficked, and the forgotten “our own bone and flesh,” whom we are called by covenant to shepherd and protect. We pray to the Lord…

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Prayer for Purity

Image of the Invisible God For all those enslaved by pornography, that they may be “rescued from the domain of darkness.” May our culture reject this degradation of the human person, and may we all honor each other as the “image of the invisible God,” in whom “all things hold together.” We pray to the Lord…

Prayer for Life

Created for Him For an end to the culture of death. May our world, which was “created through him and for him,” reclaim its reverence for life. May Christ, who is the “head of the body,” “reconcile all things” and bring His peace to the hearts of those considering abortion. We pray to the Lord…

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Prayer for the Condemned

Ending the Death Penalty For those on death row. May we reject the scoffing voices that demand death for death. May we remember that Christ “has done nothing wrong,” yet offered “Paradise” to a criminal. May we seek justice that heals, not justice that condemns. We pray to the Lord…

Prayer for the Vulnerable

True Kingship For the sick, the elderly, and the disabled, whom our world might “scoff” at as unproductive. May they find strength in Christ the King, who saved others not by power but by sacrifice. May we honor them and reject the false promise of euthanasia. 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

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For Those Wounded by Division

For all who feel like outcasts, wounded by personal or societal division. May Christ, our anointed shepherd, gather them in. May they know that they are “our own bone and flesh” and find hope in the Church’s covenant of unity and belonging. We pray to the Lord…

For the Hopeless and Betrayed

For those carrying the pain of broken promises and failed leadership. May God anoint new shepherds in our communities who will lead with integrity, make a just covenant with the people, and feed the flock that wanders in sorrow. We pray to the Lord…

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For Those Lost in Darkness

For all who carry the wounds of sin and hopelessness. We pray that they may be “rescued from the domain of darkness.” May Christ, the “image of the invisible God,” grant them the forgiveness of sins and the hope of a share in the inheritance of the holy. We pray to the Lord…

For a World Wounded by Chaos

For our broken world, wounded by conflict and confusion. May Christ, in whom “all things hold together,” “reconcile all things” to Himself. May His peace, made by the “blood of his cross,” bring hope to all who suffer from violence and disunity. We pray to the Lord…

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For Those Carrying Pain in Secret

For all who suffer in silence, whose pain is “scoffed” at or ignored by the world. May they see the King who “has done nothing wrong,” yet suffers with them. May they find in His cross the strength to endure their sorrow with hope. We pray to the Lord…

For the Cry of the Hopeless

For all who carry the wound of despair, especially those near death. May their simple, aching prayer, “Jesus, remember me,” be heard. May our King, who reigns from the cross, grant them His unfailing promise: “Today you will be with me in Paradise.” We pray to the Lord…

PRAYERS FOR FAMILIES

CHURCH WORLD NEEDS COMMUNITY

The Local Community

We pray for church choirs, that as the Jubilee Year of Hope comes to a close, they will keep its spirit singing forever in our hearts.

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.

SOURCE: Australian Catholics

For each of us: that we may live our lives fearlessly while recognizing that our goal is union with Christ in paradise

For families that are divided and in opposition to one another: that God’s peace maytouch their hearts and lead them toward reconciliation and healing

For all who are approaching death: that they may entrust themselves into God’s loving embrace and be healed of all their wounds and sinfulness

SOURCE: Sunday Website

Local Community

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ST. Frances Cabrini School (10:27) – St. Frances Cabrini School students celebrate Christ the King celebration remembering that this is the last week of our liturgical calendar. We remember that we belong to another kingdom the reign of Christ in Heaven but in the meantime we act like Christ hands and feet in this world

On this feast of Christ the King, we pray for guidance and protection over the children of our parish. May they grow in their understanding of Jesus as their King, drawing closer to Him through their journey of faith.

Then he said, “Jesus, remember me
when you come into your kingdom.”
He replied to him,
“Amen, I say to you,
today you will be with me in Paradise.”

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FAMILIES

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Prayer for Belonging: Our One Family

For all children, especially those in foster care or who feel like outcasts. May our community truly see them as “our own bone and flesh,” welcoming them into the covenant of our parish family with love and a permanent sense of belonging. We pray to the Lord…

Prayer for Parents: Shepherding Hearts

For all parents and guardians, that they may be anointed with wisdom to be loving “shepherds” for their children. May they feed their families with faith and protect them from harm, guiding them in the covenant of God’s love. We pray to the Lord…

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Prayer for Families: Holding Together

For our families, that Christ may be their center, in whom “all things hold together.” May He “rescue” our children from the “domain of darkness” and transfer them to His kingdom, so our homes may be a “holy and blameless” image of the Church. We pray to the Lord…

Prayer for Reconciliation: Making Peace

For all families divided by anger or sorrow. May Christ, the “head of the body,” “reconcile all things” within their hearts. May He “make peace” in their homes, granting them the grace to forgive one another as He has forgiven us. We pray to the Lord…

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Prayer for Suffering: Remember Our Children

For all children who carry heavy crosses of illness, loneliness, or family strife. May they, like the good thief, have faith to pray, “Jesus, remember me.” May our King, who reigns from the cross, bring them comfort and the promise of “Paradise.” We pray to the Lord…

Prayer for Kindness: A Safe Haven

For all children who face “sneering” or cruelty from others. May they follow the example of Christ, who “has done nothing wrong,” yet offered forgiveness. May our homes and parish be a “paradise” of safety, where every child’s dignity is protected. We pray to the Lord…

SACRAMENTS

SACRAMENTS

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Prayer for Holy Orders: Our Shepherds

For our Pope, bishops, and priests, who are anointed as shepherds of the Church. May they follow the example of David and make a holy covenant with their people, feeding the flock with the sacraments and gathering all tribes into one body. We pray to the Lord…

Prayer for Confirmation: Anointed with Strength

For all who are preparing for Confirmation. May their anointing strengthen them as soldiers of Christ. May they become living signs of the covenant, bearing witness to our King and serving the Church, which is their “own bone and flesh.” We pray to the Lord…

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Prayer for Baptism: Rescued from Darkness

For a deeper appreciation of our Baptism. We thank God for “rescuing us from the domain of darkness” and giving us the “forgiveness of sins.” May we live as a holy people, worthy of our share in the inheritance of the saints in light. We pray to the Lord…

Prayer for the Eucharist: Our Head

For all who receive the Eucharist. May we truly believe that in this sacrament, “all things hold together.” May our communion with Christ, the “head of the body,” “reconcile” our divisions and make us a more perfect image of the invisible God. We pray to the Lord…

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