One another, Lent4A

March 14, 2026

1 Samuel 16:1, 6-7, 10-13; Psalm 23 (22); Ephesians 5:8-14; John 9:1-41

My brothers and sisters: reconciled to God by the mercy of Christ, we pray with confidence for the needs of the church and the world.

For the Church: that we may share the light of the Gospel with all who are struggling to recognize good from evil, truth from lies, and selfless love from self-serving activity: let us pray to the Lord.

For the growth of our faith: that God's love for us may enlighten our path as we face our daily challenges and draw us into a deeper relationship with God: let us pray to the Lord.

For a spirit of respect: that we may honor each person who enters our life, particularly those with physical or developmental limitations, and encourage them to use their gifts and enrich the community: let us pray to the Lord.

For all who face social, cultural, political, or family opposition to embracing the Gospel: that God will strengthen their hearts and help them find loving and supporting communities: let us pray to the Lord.

For all who are bound by the blindness of prejudice: that God will free them from judging others and open their eyes to the value and dignity of each human person: let us pray to the Lord.

For all the Elect: that God will heal them of the blindness that clouds their vision and give them a new awareness of God’s presence in their lives and God’s invitation to service: let us pray to the Lord.

For reconciliation amongst communities of faith: that we may each repent of past wrongs and work together to confront evil and violence in the world: let us pray to the Lord.

For government officials: that God will anoint their minds and hearts so that they may promote the well-being of all whom they serve, particularly the vulnerable and powerless of society: let us pray to the Lord.

For all who have suffered abuse by religious leaders: that God will heal their wounds, give them new insight into their strengths, and help them to be open to sharing their gifts for the good of others: let us pray to the Lord.

For all who have no sight or who are losing their sight: that they may experience God's presence with them and God's guidance in living their lives fully: let us pray to the Lord.

For insight and openness to caring for our environment: that God will help us to see the damages that have been done to our air, water, and land and guide us in developing policies that will protect the environment from further harm: let us pray to the Lord.

For all whose lives are darkened by alcohol, drugs, or pornography: that the light of the Gospel may shatter their darkness and open a path to living a new life: let us pray to the Lord.

For all who live in the darkness of violence, warfare, or human trafficking: that God will comfort all who are in pain, bring light into their lives, and speed the assistance that they need to find new communities: let us pray to the Lord.

For refugees: that God will guide them to places of safety and open the hearts of their new neighbors to welcome and include them in their communities: let us pray to the Lord.

For all recovering from natural disasters: that God will protect them from harm, heal their injuries, and guide them in accessing the resources which they need: let us pray to the Lord.

Through Christ you make us a new creation, O God, for with him we pass from sin to the new life of grace. Accept our prayers in the warm embrace of your compassion, and welcome all people to the festive banquet of your table, where we may rejoice in your love and celebrate the inheritance you have given to us. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

References

-United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. (2026w, March 15). Fourth Sunday of Lent. USCCB. https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/031526.cfm

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

One another, Lent3A

March 08, 2026

Exodus 17:3-7; Psalm 95 (94); Romans 5:1-2, 5-8; John 4:5-42

Faithful God of love, you blessed us with your servant Son so that we might know how to serve your people with justice and with mercy. We gather the needs of ourselves and others, and offer them to you in faith and love, seeking to be strengthened to meet them.

For the Church, that we may be a source of living water for all who thirst for meaning and purpose in their lives: let us pray to the Lord.

For the grace of courage: that through our encounters with Christ, we may be strengthened, freed from fear, and emboldened to share our experience of knowing Christ: let us pray to the Lord.

For a greater openness to the Word of God: that we may carefully listen to the scriptures, ponder them in our heart, and be nourished by them: let us pray to the Lord.

For a deepening of hope: that the Spirit of God will help us experience the length and depth of God‘s love for us and renew our trust in God’s faithfulness as we face our daily challenges: let us pray to the Lord.

For fulfillment of our hunger and thirst: that we may daily seek Christ who fulfills our deepest longings and never be seduced by superficial satisfactions nor empty pleasures: let us pray to the Lord.

For all who are preparing to celebrate the sacrament of penance: that like the woman at the well, they may honestly examine their life, seek counsel in changing their direction, and find healing and strength in the sacrament: let us pray to the Lord.

For all who face prejudice and discrimination: that God will heal their wounds and help them to continue to share their gifts for the good of others: let us pray to the Lord.

For all who thirst every day: that God will assist all who have limited access to water, guide all who are searching for new sources of water, and raise our awareness of the importance of protecting clean water: let us pray to the Lord.

For all the Elect: that they may grow in their desire for waters of new birth and surrender to God more fully this Lent: let us pray to the Lord.

For all in irregular marriage situations: that they may know God’s love for them and God’s desire to bring them to wholeness: let us pray to the Lord.

For greater recognition of the ministry of women: that we may be open to and encouraging of the ministerial gifts of women who bring the Good News to our communities and to those who never come to Church: let us pray to the Lord.

For all who are ill: that God’s healing love will touch them, relieve their suffering, and restore them to wholeness: let us pray to the Lord.

For Pope Francis: that as he celebrates ten years as the Bishop of Rome, God will gift him with health in mind and body, continue to bless his efforts to show God's mercy and compassion to all, and inspire him as he leads the Church to greater unity and deeper love: let us pray to the Lord.

For all who are suffering: that God will give strength to those recovering from accidents, natural disasters, droughts, or who are grieving the death of loved ones: let us pray to the Lord.

For college students who are on spring break: that God will preserve them from harm, help them to make wise decisions, and protect them as they travel: let us pray to the Lord.

For an end to violence: that God will end the bloodshed in Ukraine, city streets, schools, and families, and turn human hearts toward forgiveness and cooperation: let us pray to the Lord.

Shape us and transform us by your grace, that we may grow in wisdom and in confidence, never faltering until we have done all that you desire to bring your realm of shalom to fulfillment. Amen.

References

-United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. (2026t, March 8). Third Sunday of lent. USCCB. https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/030826.cfm

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

One another, Lent2A

March 01, 2026

Genesis 12:1-4; Psalm 33 (32); 2 Timothy 1:8-10; Matthew 17:1-9

God of the covenant, you call us to be fruitful servants within creation, and to offer our lives as the foundation of your realm. We lay before you the desires of our hearts, that we may be transformed by their fulfillment:

For the Church: that we may be transfigured more and more into the image and likeness of Christ: let us pray to the Lord.

For the grace to listen: that we may hear the voice of Christ in prayer, in events, and in relationships so that we may respond more fully to God’s invitation: let us pray to the Lord.

For freedom from fear: that God will cleanse our hearts and help us to live in the freedom of the Children of God: let us pray to the Lord.

For courage: that we, like Abraham, may go forth from all that is familiar to new places into which God leads us and be a blessing to others: let us pray to the Lord.

For all who are facing a crisis, loss, or low point in their lives: that they may experience the transforming grace of God and grow in their trust of God to bring forth a new beginning and an abundant life: let us pray to the Lord.

For Candidates for full communion with the Church: that God will lead them to a deeper awareness of the New Life within them and help them to be renewed by their Lenten observance: let us pray to the Lord.

For openness of heart: that as we prepare to celebrate the sacrament of penance, we may discover God's unbounded love that desires to forgive and free us: let us pray to the Lord.

For all who are trying to discern their calling in life: that they may make space in the busyness of life to let God’s Word move their hearts: let us pray to the Lord.

For all the descendants of Abraham, for Jews, Muslims, and Christians: that we may honor all that we share in common and work together to overcome the evil that ensnares human hearts: let us pray to the Lord.

For all who share in the sufferings of Christ, particularly those who are persecuted for their faith: that the Spirit of God may fill them with courage and make fruitful their witness to the Gospel: let us pray to the Lord.

For all who have experienced violence: that God will heal their pain, comfort those who are grieving, and help them experience God’s presence each day: let us pray to the Lord.

For all in public life: that they may remember that all authority comes from God and use their authority to promote the greater good in society: let us pray to the Lord.

For the gift of peace: that God will turn hearts from violence and open new pathways for dialogue with Iran, Russia, and Ukraine so that all may experience peace: let us pray to the Lord.

Grant, O God, that the prayers we offer may be your channel for new and abundant life not only hoped for, but worked for, through faithful word and deed. Amen.

References

-United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. (2026s, March 1). Second Sunday of lent. USCCB. https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/030126.cfm

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