One another, 04A

February 01, 2026

Zephaniah 2:3, 3:12-13; Ps 146 (145); 1 Corinthians 1:26-31; Matthew 5:1-12

To God who welcomes all in love, let us pray for the good of the church and the concerns of those in need:

For the Church: that God’s Spirit will transform us and reverse the self-justification prized by our society so that we may walk humbly and find our strength in Christ: let us pray to the Lord.

For all disciples: that we may recognize the Blessedness given to us by the Spirit and manifest it in our lives through loving sacrifice, deeds of justice, and words of compassion: let us pray to the Lord.

For the grace to be poor in Spirit: that we may recognize our poverty whenever God is not at the center of our life and decisions: let us pray to the Lord.

For all burdened by life, for refugees, the sick, and the unemployed: that God’s Word may reveal to them their blessedness and dignity: let us pray to the Lord.

For all who mourn: that they may know God’s presence this day and that we may stand with them and support them through their grief: let us pray to the Lord.

For all who feel guilt or remorse: that God will heal and renew their spirits so that they can live freely as God’s children: let us pray to the Lord.

For all who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for those who have been abused, unjustly imprisoned, suffered discrimination, and those who work to empower the marginalized: that the Spirit of God will guide their deeds and strengthen their spirits: let us pray to the Lord.

For peacemakers, for those who promote dialogue and understanding within families or between nations, racial groups, or gangs: that God will bless and make fruitful their efforts: let us pray to the Lord.

For all who show mercy, for those who care for the sick and elderly, and for those who assist those who are in need: that the face and love of God may continue to shine through them: let us pray to the Lord.

For all who suffer for the sake of Christ, for those who live in communities that are hostile to Christians, for those imprisoned or persecuted because of the Gospel: that they may have courage and hope as they live the paschal mystery today: let us pray to the Lord.

For all who are well born, educated, and influential: that we may place our gifts and talents in the service of God’s reign: let us pray to the Lord.

For all who minister in Catholic schools: that God will prosper their work and help them form young people in knowledge, virtue, and faith: let us pray to the Lord.

For greater respect for the balance within nature: that we honor the way in which God has created the world and be good stewards of it: let us pray to the Lord.

For peace in all places of violence: that God will open all hearts to new beginnings through ending violence between nations, on city streets, and within families: let us pray to the Lord.

For all who have died: that they may see God and live forever with all the saints: let us pray to the Lord.

God of every land and nation, you have created all people and you dwell among us in Jesus Christ. Listen to the cries of those who pray to you, and grant that, as we proclaim the greatness of your name, all people will know the power of love at work in the world. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

References

-United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. (2026j, February 1). Fourth Sunday in ordinary time. USCCB. https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/020126.cfm

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

One another, 03A

January 25, 2026

Is 8:23-9:3 (9:1-4); Ps 27(26) 1 Corinthians 1:10-13, 17; Matthew 4:12-23

To God who welcomes all in love, let us pray for the good of the church and the concerns of those in need:

For the Church: that we may have the freedom to leave everything and follow Jesus’ call to serve the reign of God: let us pray to the Lord.

For openness to the Word of God: that we may allow God’s Word to enter our hearts, bring us to a deeper relationship with Christ, and inspire us to live more fully for Christ each day: let us pray to the Lord.

For all ministers of the Word of God, particularly those who preach or proclaim the Word of God in our parish: that the words of scripture may find a home in their hearts and that they may announce the Word with boldness and conviction: let us pray to the Lord.

For the grace of repentance: that we may hear God’s invitation and prioritize seeking the reign of God in our lives: let us pray to the Lord.

For a spirit of hope: that all who find themselves walking in darkness may be renewed in mind and spirit with a vision of light and promise of wholeness: let us pray to the Lord.

For healing within the Body of Christ: that God will heal the wounds and sins that have caused divisions between Christian communities and help us to trust and work together in sharing the Good News and serving the needs of God’s people: let us pray to the Lord.

For all who help others find Christ, for spiritual directors, catechists, missionaries, and evangelists: that they may share the good news of Jesus in life-giving and healing ways: let us pray to the Lord.

For all who are discerning a call to ministry: that God will help them hear the call and recognize the gifts they have that can assist with the needs of human hearts: let us pray to the Lord.

For all who are unjustly detained or deprived of freedom: that they may be freed unharmed and return to their communities and loved ones: let us pray to the Lord.

For all who feel caught in the darkness of depression or addiction: that the light of God’s love will guide them to freedom and a new beginning: let us pray to the Lord.

For all who minister in Catholic schools: that God will prosper their work and help them form young people in knowledge and virtue: let us pray to the Lord.

For all suffering from violence or who are refugees: that God will protect them from harm, guide them to food and shelter, and open the hearts of many to assist them: let us pray to the Lord.

For greater stewardship of natural resources: that God will guide us in balancing and harmonizing our activities with resources that God has entrusted to us: let us pray to the Lord.

For all who are ill: that the Spirit will ease their suffering, bring encouragement through the care of the Christian community, and restore them to wholeness: let us pray to the Lord.

For an end to civil disturbances: that God will restore peace in cities, help people to respect each other and to cooperate for the greater good: let us pray to the Lord.

For Peace: that God will turn hearts from violence and warfare, open minds to dialogue, and help all people to work for the good of the poor and suffering: let us pray to the Lord.

God of every land and nation, you have created all people and you dwell among us in Jesus Christ. Listen to the cries of those who pray to you, and grant that, as we proclaim the greatness of your name, all people will know the power of love at work in the world. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

References

-United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. (2026h, January 25). Third Sunday in ordinary time. USCCB. https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/012526.cfm

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

One another, 02A

January 18, 2026

Isaiah 49:3, 5-6; Psalm 40 (39); 1 Corinthians 1:1-3; John 1:29-34

To God who welcomes all in love, let us pray for the good of the church and the concerns of those in need:

For the Church: that we may be a light to the nations and an instrument of God’s saving message to all who are seeking direction and a deeper meaning for their life: let us pray to the Lord.

For all disciples: that we may give testimony that will attract others to Jesus and help them encounter Christ who is the way, the truth, and the life for all the human family: let us pray to the Lord.

For this Christian community: that we who are called to be holy may allow the grace of God to work in us and form us into the people of God: let us pray to the Lord.

For catechists and parents: that like John the Baptist, they may introduce and lead the young people in their care to a deeper relationship with Jesus: let us pray to the Lord.

For the grace of humility: that we may use our gifts in the service of God and be open to the gifts of others so that through all of us, God’s work may be accomplished: let us pray to the Lord.

For a greater awareness of God’s call in our lives: that we may listen and live out the mission to which God invites us: let us pray to the Lord.

For Christian unity: that God will remove the walls of misunderstanding, help us co-operate in serving those in need, and bring us to a greater appreciation of the gifts of the Spirit at work in one another's communities: let us pray to the Lord.

For the members of Congress: that God will give them wisdom and courage as they address the issues before them so that the common good may be advanced: let us pray to the Lord.

For all who have turned away from God: that our words and deeds may make God’s love and presence known to them: let us pray to the Lord.

For an end to racism and the dawn of new cooperation amongst all peoples: that God will help us recognize the dignity of each person and give us the courage to reach past divisions and build a greater society: let us pray to the Lord.

For all who are worried or anxious: that God will ease their fear, help them to recognize that God is with them, and give them courage: let us pray to the Lord.

For greater respect of human life: that we may honor and respect all human life which God has created and support each life from beginning to natural end: let us pray to the Lord.

For all suffering from governmental persecution: that God will stir up the Spirit within them, ease their suffering, and help them to bear faithful witness to the truth: let us pray to the Lord.

For an end to civil disturbances: that God will restore peace along city streets and help all to live with dignity and in safety: let us pray to the Lord.

For peace: that God will open dialogue between nations and groups that are in conflict and guide them toward new steps to resolve disputes in non-violent ways: let us pray to the Lord.

God of every land and nation, you have created all people and you dwell among us in Jesus Christ. Listen to the cries of those who pray to you, and grant that, as we proclaim the greatness of your name, all people will know the power of love at work in the world. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

References

-United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. (2026f, January 18). Second Sunday in ordinary time. USCCB. https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/011826.cfm

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