The Church
The Church
PRAYERS OF
THE FAITHFUL
1 For the Church: that our experiences of God will help us recognize God’s love, presence, and action in their lives and empower us to faithful service…
SOURCE: Sunday Website
We pray for children on this first World Children’s Day (25-26 May) declared by Pope Francis. May they be blessed with parents who are their first and best teachers of the good news of Jesus. (Pause for silent prayer) Lord, hear us…
Gospel Reading
Government/World
Governing Authorities and
Salvation of the World
PRAYERS OF
THE FAITHFUL
2 For the gift of peace: that God will open new pathways for dialogue in the Middle East so that all may live in peace and each family may live in safety…
SOURCE: Sunday Website
For all who have died in the service of our nation [USA-Memorial Day]: that God’s glory will shine upon them and that they may share in the peace and joy of God’s presence…..
SOURCE: Sunday Website
Second Reading (Mass During Day)
Adversity/Difficulty
Those Burdened
by Adversity or Difficulties
PRAYERS OF
THE FAITHFUL
3 We pray for all who are struggling with severe cost-of-living pressures, especially those under threat of homelessness. May the whole nation unite to reverse the growing divide between the well-off and the disadvantaged….
SOURCE: Australian Catholics
For all who are isolated from God and the human family: that they may experience welcome and acceptance as they encounter the Christian community
SOURCE: Sunday Website
Responsorial Psalm
Local Community
The Local Community
We pray for expectant mothers. May this week’s feast of Mary’s Visitation to her cousin Elizabeth (31 May) celebrate the gift of motherhood and women’s friendship. (Pause for silent prayer) Lord, hear us. all….
SOURCE: Australian Catholics
First Reading
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