One another, Lent2C

March 16, 2025

Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18; Psalm 27 (26); Philippians 3:17-4:1; Luke 9:28-36

Peter exclaimed on the mountain, “Master, how good it is for us to be here.” Confident of Christ’s presence among us in this assembly, let us pray for his gifts of healing and transformation:

For our Church and parish community, that we may be faithful to our covenant of trust and peace in God: let us pray to the Lord.

For Pope N., Bishop N., Father N., and all who serve the Church as pastors and teachers, that they may guide us in the way of Christ, the Servant of God: let us pray to the Lord.

For the leaders of governments and nations, that they may work unceasingly to re-create our world in the peace and justice of God: let us pray to the Lord.

For those experiencing loss or crisis in their lives, that, with our compassionate support and kindness, they may transform their heartache into joy, their despair into hope: let us pray to the lord.

For those who are preparing for baptism and reception into the Church, that their hearts may be opened to the Word of God’s own Son: let us pray to the Lord.

For all who have died in Christ’s peace [especially _________], that they may take their place with the citizenry: let us pray to the Lord.

For the prayers we now make in the silence of our hearts [Pause...]: let us pray to the Lord.

Father, hear the prayers we make before you. May your Spirit of love and peace transfigure us and our world into the image of Jesus, the Risen Christ, in whose name we offer these prayers.

References

-United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. (2025w, March 16). Second Sunday of lent. USCCB. https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/031625.cfm

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

One another, Lent1C

March 09, 2025

Deuteronomy 26:4-10; Psalm 91 (90); Romans 10:8-13; Luke 4:1-13

To the Lord of compassion and mercy, let us offer our prayers:

That this Lenten season may be a time of reconciliation within our families, our parish, and our community: let us pray to the Lord.

That those who govern nations and human destinies may be committed to the justice and mercy of God, working unceasingly for the alleviation f hunger and misery from our world: let us pray to the Lord.

That, in making moral and ethical choices, we may not bow before money, power, and prestige, but seek the justice and mercy of God in all things: let us pray to the Lord.

That works of charity, generosity, and compassion may be the “first fruits” we offer to God during this holy season: let us pray to the lord.

That the God of mercy and compassion will be the refuge and hope of the sick and dying: let us pray to the Lord.

That all who have died [especially _________], and those who will return to God during this Lenten may experience the eternal life of the victorious Christ: let us pray to the Lord.

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

Hear the prayers we offer you, O Lord.During these holy days of Lent,may we dedicate ourselves to the work of making these prayers a reality.We ask these things of you

in the name of Jesus, our Redeemer.

References

-United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. (2025u, March 9). First Sunday of lent. USCCB. https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/030925.cfm

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

One another, 8C

March 02, 2025

Sirach 27:4-7; Ps 92 (91); 1 Corinthians 15:54-58; Luke 6:39-45

Let us now pray together that our hope in God’s great love will reap a harvest of blessings for all the human family:

For our Church and parish, that we may sow and reap a harvest of compassion, justice, and mercy: let us pray to the Lord.

For Pope N., Bishop N., Father N., and the bishops, priests, and deacons of our Church, that they may proclaim the love of God with humility, understanding, and integrity: let us pray to the Lord.

For our country and for all nations and peoples, that together we may build a world dedicated to peace and justice and free of hatred, poverty, and oppression: let us pray to the Lord.

For parents and teachers, that, in their love for their children, they may help them discover the wisdom and love of God: let us pray to the lord.

For the sick, the suffering, and the dying, that the love of Christ may be their hope: let us pray to the Lord.

For the faithful who have died [especially _________], that they may share in Christ’s victory over sin and death: let us pray to the Lord.

For the prayers we now make in the silence of our hearts [Pause...]: let us pray to the Lord.

We lift our prayers to you, O Lord of hope, confident that you will continue to bless us.

Nurture us in your love, that we may sow and reap a harvest of joy. Grant these prayers we make in the name of your Son, Jesus Christ.

References

-United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. (2025r, March 2). Eighth Sunday in ordinary time. USCCB. https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/030225.cfm

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