Grace, mercy, and peace to you!
1 Timothy 1:2
May the Church, through the good that we do, be a beacon of charity and mercy to the world, we pray...
May those in government positions always take into account the poor, the hungry, and the excluded when making decisions, and may they work together to find solutions to the many issues facing us, we pray...
May those who enforce the law do so with fairness and compassion for all, we pray...
May those who are victimized by bullies in school, at work, or elsewhere, know dignity, strength and acceptance, we pray...
May the poor, the hungry, the sorrowful, and the persecuted, find hope in the promises of the Beatitudes, we pray...
May our parish BeFrienders, who are on retreat this weekend, grow in faith, hope, and love through their ministry to the people of our parish community, we pray...
May those who are ill know the blessings of healing and comfort, we pray...
May those who have died live in the peace of heaven, and may those who mourn be comforted, we pray...
For the Church: May we always be aware of God’s presence to us as individuals and when we gather as a community, we pray...
For government leaders: May they work tirelessly to end injustice and need throughout the world, we pray...
For an end to violence in our homes, on our streets, and throughout our world, and for all victims of violence, we pray...
For the ability to recognize God’s presence in those of different races, religions, cultural or ethnic origins, political or social groups, we pray...
For those who answer God’s call to walk into unknown, difficult, or dangerous situations on behalf of the Gospel, or on behalf of human needs, we pray...
For the sick and the suffering; for those who suffer from the extremes of weather; for the homeless, and all those who need our prayers, we pray...
For those who have died, and those who mourn, we pray...
For the Church: May we be one in purpose, and healed of all hurts, mistakes, and divisions, we pray...
For government officials: May they work together to ensure security, justice, and prosperity for all people, we pray...
For those who find these winter months challenging or even dangerous: May they have warmth and shelter, we pray...
For those suffering the effects of storms, fires, and other disasters: May the receive the support and strength they need, we pray...
For those who cannot be with us today because of illness, or any other reason: May they feel the embrace of our community through our concern and prayers and outreach, we pray...
For the sick and the suffering: May they know healing and peace, we pray...
For those who have died, and for those who mourn: May they know the joy of the resurrection, we pray...
May we honor and respect the differences among us, and celebrate them, rather than allow them to divide us, we pray:
May each of us use our unique gifts and talents to serve others, we pray:
May those suffering from illness of body, mind or spirit know healing and strength, and may those striving to find cures know success in their work, we pray:
May parents, teachers, catechists and all who work with young people be examples of Christ-like living, we pray...
May victims of abuse, hatred, violence, prejudice, bigotry, and injustice receive the support and encouragement they need and deserve, we pray...
May those in need receive in abundance through our generosity and through charities and programs that also provide dignity and respect, we pray...
May those who have died enjoy eternal peace, we pray...
For the unity of all Christians: and for peace and understanding between people of all faiths, we pray...
For our nation and our world, as we observe the anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade decision this week: may we cherish and protect the gift of life, and work to improve the living conditions of all people, we pray...
For racial harmony: As we remember the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Junior, may all people live and work together in peace and understanding, we pray...
For our nation, as a new administration enter office this week … May we find our way to unity and peace, within our nation and throughout the world, we pray...
For the poor, the sick, and for all in need of prayer … May they know the tender care of our loving God, we pray...
For all those affected by, and fighting, the California wildfires, and for those affected by other disasters: May they receive the care, support, and strength they need in this troubling time, we pray...
For those who have died: May they rest in eternal peace, and may their loved ones be comforted, we pray…
For the Church: May we be a welcoming and inspiring model of Christ, we pray…
For those who serve in public office, and for all citizens: May we create a world where all are free to exercise their faith, respecting and honoring each other, we pray…
For joy within our families: May we create homes that are nurturing to all, we pray…
For the sick, those in need, the elderly and the fragile: May we reach out to someone who needs us, we pray…
For a greater reverence for life: May we see an end to abortion, war, violence, abuse and terrorism, we pray…
For all those affected by storms, fires, floods, severe cold, and other destructive and dangerous acts of nature, we pray:
For those who have died: May they hear God proclaim: “This is my beloved, in whom I am well pleased”, we pray…
May the Church truly be the hands and feet of Christ, making his presence known by works of peace and justice, we pray…
May leaders of nations respect religious freedom, and may those who suffer religious persecution be allowed to freely live and profess their faith, we pray…
May our nation work with other nations to find workable beginning new lives in this country be welcomed, accepted and supported through their difficult transition, we pray…
May our homes be havens of peace, our families a source of joy, our children safe, our elders respected, and all people provided for and kept free from harm, we pray…
May war, hatred, abuse, neglect, and discrimination disappear from our world, and be replaced by acceptance, compassion and kindness, we pray…
May families who are grieving the loss of a loved one find peace and comfort in Jesus, we pray…