One another, Lateran BasilicaC

November 09, 2025

Ezekiel 47:1-2, 8-9, 12; Psalm 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9; 1 Corinthians 3:9c-11, 16-17; John 2:13-22

God of life, we praise you for your abiding presence from generation to generation, blessing your people, strengthening us to lives of service, empowering us to witness. Hear the prayers we offer on behalf of your creation:

For the Church: that our hearts may be the dwelling place of God and our lives show forth God's love and presence: let us pray to the Lord.

For the Church of Rome, church of martyrs and saints, of leaders and of fellow Christians: that God will deepen their faith, make their witness of the Gospel dynamic and guide them in offering compassionate service to all who are in need: let us pray to the Lord.

For the grace of transformation: that we who are Temples of the Spirit of God may be a light to society and bear the fruits of the Spirit, love, joy, peace, and self-control in our lives: let us pray to the Lord.

For our local Church: that we who are united through one baptism may bear witness to the truth and be a sign to all who are seeking a new life: let us pray to the Lord.

For the Churches of the East, particularly in the Middle East, Africa, and China: that God will give them strength in times of difficulty, protect them from violence, and draw new disciples to join them: let us pray to the Lord.

For all who exercise leadership in the church, particularly Pope Leo, Bishop of Rome, and all Bishops: that God will strengthen and renew them, guide them in being a source of unity in the faith, and inspire them in calling forth the gifts needed by the Body of Christ: let us pray to the Lord.

For all who have been wounded by members of the Church: that God will heal their pain, open their hearts to God's love, and renew their communion with God and the people of God: let us pray to the Lord.

For all who have gathered in faith: that God will continually deepen our relationship with Christ through the Scriptures and the Eucharist: let us pray to the Lord.

For Catechumens and Candidates: that God will continue to draw them into deeper faith and lead them to unity with us around the table of the Lord: let us pray to the Lord.

For all who are suffering for their faith: that God will protect them from harm, help them to remain faithful to the Gospel, and guide them each day: let us pray to the Lord.

For all recovering from natural disasters, particularly the people of Jamaica: that God will give them courage, speed the assistance which they need, and protect them from further harm: let us pray to the Lord.

For all who have served their nation: that God will watch over them and help them to share the values for which they served: let us pray to the Lord.

For an end to the shut-down of the Government: that God will open hears to dialogue and inspire leaders to pursue the common good for all Americans: let us pray to the Lord.

For Peace: that God will open new opportunities for dialogue in all areas of violence, protect the innocent from harm, and inspire new respect for human life: let us pray to the Lord.

For all who have died, particularly all veterans and our family members and friends: that they may share in Christ's peace and be raised on the last day: let us pray to the Lord.

Grant that as we serve you now on earth, so we may one day rejoice with all the saints in your kingdom of light and peace, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

References

-United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. (2025cq, November 9). Feast of the dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome. USCCB. https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/110925.cfm

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

One another, 30C

October 26, 2025

Sirach 35:12-14, 16-18; Ps 34 (33); 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18; Luke 18:9-14

Friends in Christ, God invites us to hold the needs of our sisters and brothers as dear to us as our own needs. Loving our neighbors as ourselves, we offer our thanksgivings and our petitions on behalf of the church and the world:

For the Church: that we may recognize our need for God and resist relying upon our own efforts to justify ourselves: let us pray to the Lord.

For growth in prayer: that the Spirit teaches us how to pray so that we may deepen our dependency upon God and open us to the length and breadth of God’s merciful kindness: let us pray to the Lord.

For greater compassion: that we may proclaim the greatness of God and show God’s love and concern for all who face the burdens of life: let us pray to the Lord.

For the grace of humility: that we may come before God honestly, surrendering our pride, and recognizing the limits of strengths and abilities: let us pray to the Lord.

For a spirit of gratitude: that we may recognize all our gifts, possessions and opportunities as gifts from God and place each of them in the service of God: let us pray to the Lord.

For all who are bound by a spirit of self-righteousness: that God will free their hearts, break down the walls of prejudice, and open them to the dignity of each person: let us pray to the Lord.

For all who are suffering or being oppressed for their Christian faith: that God will comfort and strengthen them and bring them safely through their trial: let us pray to the Lord.

For greater respect for each person: that God will turn the hearts of all who rely upon violence and bring healing to all who have suffered harm, abuse or neglect: let us pray to the Lord.

For all leaders of government, nationally, regionally, and municipally: that God will inspire them with new ways to promote the welfare of citizens and the common good: let us pray to the Lord.

For all who are in need; for the poor, the homeless, the widow, the orphan and those on the margins of society: that God will open our eyes and hearts to their needs and their presence in our communities: let us pray to the Lord.

For the homebound: that they may experience God with them and support from this Christian community: let us pray to the Lord.

For all who are recovering from storms, floods or wildfires: that God will give them courage and guide them to the assistance which they need: let us pray to the Lord.

For all immigrants and refugees: that they may find new homes and enrich these places with their gifts and talents: let us pray to the Lord.

For all who are bound by drug addiction: that God will break the bonds that hold them, help them to seek assistance and guide them to people who will support and challenge them to live in a new way: let us pray to the Lord.

For the gift of peace and an end to violence: that God will turn hearts from violence, inspire leaders to start new initiatives and give courage to all who are working for peace: let us pray to the Lord.

Hear our prayers, God of power, and through the ministry of your Son free us from the grip of the tomb, that we may desire you as the fullness of life and proclaim your saving deeds to all the world. Amen.

References

-United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. (2025cn, October 26). Thirtieth Sunday in ordinary time. USCCB. https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/102625.cfm

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

One another, 29C

October 18, 2025

Exodus 17:8-13; Psalm 121 (120); 2 Timothy 3:14-4:2; Luke 18:1-8

Friends in Christ, God invites us to hold the needs of our sisters and brothers as dear to us as our own needs. Loving our neighbors as ourselves, we offer our thanksgivings and our petitions on behalf of the church and the world:

For the Church: that we may be persistent in prayer and attentive to God’s invitations to greater discipleship: let us pray to the Lord.

For fidelity: that God will sustain us as we encounter challenges and keep us faithful to the virtues of the Gospel in our decisions and actions: let us pray to the Lord.

For the Synod on the Amazon: that the Spirit will guide their conversations and inspire them with insights that will promote the wellbeing of the people and the growth of their faith: let us pray to the Lord.

For a greater love of the Scriptures: that our hearts may desire to hear and learn God’s Word and be open to the insights it offers: let us pray to the Lord.

For all who have no voice or standing in society: that we may be aware of all who are forgotten by society and raise their needs and aspirations before others: let us pray to the Lord.

For all judges and attorneys: that God will guide their work so that justice may be served and the injured assisted: let us pray to the Lord.

For all who support us in our journey of faith; for family, friends, and fellow believers: that God will renew and strengthen each of us so that the work of God may be more evident in the world: let us pray to the Lord.

For all who proclaim the Word: that the Spirit of God will guide them in offering convincing and encouraging insights so that all may come to know and love God more deeply: let us pray to the Lord.

For all who are growing weary in seeking justice and for all who are working to assist them: that the Holy Spirit will give them strength and help them to persevere: let us pray to the Lord.

For all who are dedicated to a life of persistent prayer, particularly contemplative religious: that God will strengthen them and renew their ministry through the Holy Spirit: let us pray to the Lord.

For all who are caught in desperate situations, for refugees along the border of the United States, and for those struggling with addictions: that God will hear their cries, bring them to freedom and help them begin a new life: let us pray to the Lord.

For all who feel so crushed by life that they wish to end it: that they may sense the nearness of God's love and find someone with whom to share their pain: let us pray to the Lord.

For all who are recovering from natural disasters: that God will strengthen them, renew their spirits and guide them in restoring their lives: let us pray to the Lord.

For members of Congress: that God will guide their search for the truth and give them wisdom to recognize it: let us pray to the Lord.

For peace: that God will turn the hearts of world leaders from violence and help them to take bold steps to promote peace and provide for the safety of the innocent: let us pray to the Lord.

Hear our prayers, God of power, and through the ministry of your Son free us from the grip of the tomb, that we may desire you as the fullness of life and proclaim your saving deeds to all the world. Amen.

References

-United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. (2025cl, October 19). Twenty-ninth Sunday in ordinary time. USCCB. https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/101925.cfm

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