One another, EasterC

April 20, 2025

Acts 10:34, 37-43; Psalm 118 (117); Colossians 3:1-4; John 20:1-9

As we remember the story of God’s gracious presence with us through life and death, we lift our prayers on behalf of all creation:

For the Church, that renewed through word and sacrament, we may radiate the light of Christ, be strong in faith, confident in hope, and abounding with love for God and neighbor: let us pray to the Lord.

For all the newly baptized, that they may faithfully follow Jesus, grow in their love for God, and keep the light of Christ burning brightly in their lives: let us pray to the Lord.

For all children, hat God will keep them safe from all harm, help them grow and develop their gifts, and celebrate the gift of life each day: let us pray to the Lord.

For all believers that Christ will pour out the Spirit upon us and enable us to continue the mission of bringing hope, meaning, and love to all in our society: let us pray to the lord.

For all the human family, that Christ’s victory over death may bring hope and a new beginning to all who suffer from war and violence, are burdened by poverty, confronted by prejudice, or live in fear: let us pray to the Lord.

For all who find themselves confused, doubting their faith, or walking in darkness that they may experience the Risen Lord who brings light and hope to hearts: let us pray to the Lord.

For all gathered in prayer this day that we who have been washed in the waters of life, may continue to grow in God’s life and be signs of God’s presence to all in our lives: let us pray to the Lord.

For healing of hearts and relationships that the Risen Lord will open the path to reconciliation and healing amongst families, communities, and nations: let us pray to the Lord.

For all who are away from home this Easter, particularly members of the military and relief workers that God will protect from harm, guide their service, and bring them home safely: let us pray to the Lord.

For greater respect and appreciation of human life that we may recognize God’s gift of life in everyone and strive to honor and support that life in each person that we meet: let us pray to the Lord.

For all who have fled homes because of violence, fear, or natural disasters, that God will guide them to safely, give them hope, and touch the hearts of many to welcome and support them: let us pray to the Lord.

For all who are burdened by sickness, disease, or chronic illness, that the healing Spirit of the risen Christ may bring light and wholeness to them: let us pray to the Lod.

For greater stewardship of God’s creation, that we may work to use earth’s resources prudently and preserve them for the good of future generations: let us pray to the Lord.

For nations in turmoil, that God will break the cycles of violence and discord, end acts of revenge, protect the innocent, and raise leaders who will establish peace and justice in areas of conflict: let us pray to the Lord.

For peace, that the Risen Lord will give each of us peace of mind and heart, relief from stress and pressure, and renew our spirits so that we may live life fully each day: let us pray to the Lord.

God of salvation, your wisdom and compassion guide us in the midst of pain and grief,

in the midst of temptation and fear. Through your resurrection power heal our sorrow and uplift us in delight, that we may know that fulfillment of your promise in our restoration to wholeness. Amen.

References

-United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. (2025ag, April 20). The Resurrection of the Lord. USCCB. https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/042025.cfm

-Cormier, J. (1995). Lord, Hear Our Prayer: Prayer of the Faithful for Sundays, Holy Days, and Ritual Masses.

One another, PalmC

April 13, 2025

Isaiah 50:4-7; Psalm 22 (21); Philippians 2:6-11; Luke 22:14-23:56

Let us now join our hearts and voices in prayer to God our Father, in the name of Jesus, the humble and obedient Servant of God:

That our Church and parish community may proclaim humanity’s liberation from sin by the cross of Christ: let us pray to the Lord.

That those who serve our Church as pastors, counselors, and teachers may speak God’s comforting, healing word to all the holy people of God: let us pray to the Lord.

That the nations and governments of the world may be dedicated to the cause of Christ’s peace and peace: let us pray to the Lord.

That the sick, the suffering, the alienated, and the dying may know the healing presence of Christ: let us pray to the lord.

That we may imitate the attitude of the humble and obedient Jesus by emptying ourselves for the sake of the poor, the hungry, the homeless, and the forgotten: let us pray to the Lord.

That those who have died in the peace of Christ [especially _________], may share in the victory of his resurrection: let us pray to the Lord.

That the God of mercy will hear the prayers we now offer in the silence of our hearts [Pause...]: let us pray to the Lord.

Father of endless love and compassion, hear the prayers of your family gathered around you. May we imitate your Son by taking up our crosses with joyful obedience, seeking your justice in all things; may we embrace his example of loving humanity, loving and praising you in the compassion and care we extend to one another. We ask these things in the name of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord and Redeemer.

References

-United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. (2025ae, April 13). Palm Sunday of the Lord’s passion. USCCB. https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/041325.cfm

-Cormier, J. (1995). Lord, Hear Our Prayer: Prayer of the Faithful for Sundays, Holy Days, and Ritual Masses.

One another, Lent5C

April 06, 2025

Isaiah 43:16-21; Psalm 126 (125); Philippians 3:8-14; John 7:53-8:11

Through Christ, we are constantly called back to God. With hope, then, let us offer our prayers in Jesus’ name:

That Christ may be the “wealth” of our Church and parish community: let us pray to the Lord.

That Pope N., and the bishops, priests, and ministers of our Church may instruct us in God’s ways of peace and reconciliation: let us pray to the Lord.

That the justice and peace of God may spring forth in our world through cooperation and trust among all nations and peoples: let us pray to the Lord.

That we may acknowledge our need for forgiveness and seek reconciliation with those who have harmed us: let us pray to the lord.

That the lives of those entrapped by their addictions or enslaved by abuse may be “grasped by Christ” and made new in his healing peace: let us pray to the Lord.

That those who have died in the peace of Christ [especially _________], may come to know the “power flowing from his”: let us pray to the Lord.

That our gracious God will hear the prayers we now offer in the silence of our hearts [Pause...]: let us pray to the Lord.

We lift our hearts to you, O Lord – you who grasp the lives of the fallen, who transform our tears into laughter, who remembers not our past but constantly makes all things new. May we be worthy of your limitless forgiveness and unconditional love. by our forgiveness and love of one another. In Jesus’ name, we pray.

References

-United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. (2025ac, April 6). Fifth Sunday of Lent. USCCB. https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/040625-YearC.cfm

-Cormier, J. (1995). Lord, Hear Our Prayer: Prayer of the Faithful for Sundays, Holy Days, and Ritual Masses.