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One another, Easter7C


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June 01, 2025



O God, your Son remained with his disciples after his resurrection, teaching them to love all people as neighbors. As his disciples in this age, we offer our prayers on behalf of the universe in which we are privileged to live and our neighbors with whom we share it:


For the Church: that we may continue the mission of Jesus and bring forth the reign of God through our worship, our work, and our relationships each day: let us pray to the Lord.


For a renewed spirit of evangelization: that the Holy Spirit will guide us in witnessing to Jesus and all that God has done in showing compassion and forgiveness to all the world: let us pray to the Lord.


For the coming of Christ’s reign: that we may strive with great dedication to bring hatred, injustice, and all the evils of our society under the saving and redeeming love of Christ: let us pray to the Lord.


For all gathered here: that we may encounter Christ in our Eucharistic assembly, in our families and communities, and in those who request our assistance: let us pray to the lord.

 

For the Christian community: that through our celebration of the Paschal Mystery and the Easter season, we may be renewed in spirit to live for Christ each day and place our talents and energies in the service Christ’s reign: let us pray to the Lord.


For wisdom: that God will inspire us in recognizing and using our gifts to enrich the faith community and cooperate with God in bringing forth the reign of God in our time and place: let us pray to the Lord.


For all who spread the Good News, particularly missionaries, preachers, and writers: that God will inspire them to announce God’s saving love and healing presence boldly and dynamically: let us pray to the Lord.


For the healing of racism: that all nations and peoples may recognize the value and dignity that God has given each person and work together to bring forth the reign of God in the world: let us pray to the Lord.


For government leaders: that God will inspire them with courage and new understanding as they work to develop new immigration policies: let us pray to the Lord.


For all victims of violence: that God will heal their pain, ease their fear, and give them the courage to engage with life fully: let us pray to the Lord.


For an end to drug trafficking: that God will turn the hearts of those involved with illegal drugs and empower those with addictions to seek help: let us pray to the Lord.


For all youth: that God will guide their path, help them to recognize the blessings which they have received, and inspire them with new solutions for the challenges of society: let us pray to the Lod.


For all dioceses where parishes are being reorganized: that the Spirit will guide the process, open hearts to new connections, and bring forth dynamic parishes that give witness to the Gospel: let us pray to the Lord.


For peace in our cities and neighborhoods: that God will break the patterns of violence, open new ways to resolve disputes, and give courage to all working to be peacemakers: let us pray to the Lord.


For Peace: that God will bring an end to armed conflicts, protect the vulnerable for harm, and open new pathways to peace and understanding: let us pray to the Lord.


[USA] For all who have died in the service of our nation: that God’s glory will shine upon them and that they may share in the peace of the heavenly kingdom: let us pray to the Lord.


Open our hearts to your power movingaround us and between us and within us,until your glory is revealed in our love of both friend and enemy,in communities transformed by justice and compassion,and in the healing of all that is broken. Amen.


References

United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. (2025ar, June 1). Seventh Sunday of Easter. USCCB. https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/060125-Sunday.cfm

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


 
 
 

One another, Easter6C


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May 25, 2025



O God, your Son remained with his disciples after his resurrection, teaching them to love all people as neighbors. As his disciples in this age, we offer our prayers on behalf of the universe in which we are privileged to live and our neighbors with whom we share it:


For the Church: that we may always be attentive to the creative work of the Spirit so that many may encounter Christ without unnecessary burdens: let us pray to the Lord.


For the peace of Christ in our hearts: that we may abide in the Spirit’s peace which surpasses all understanding and find strength to face the many challenges that arise in daily life: let us pray to the Lord.


For reconciliation: that God will help us to let go of hurts and renew relationships within families, in church communities, and in workplaces: let us pray to the Lord.


For openness to God’s Word: that we may allow the Word to enter our hearts and produce an abundant harvest of virtue: let us pray to the lord.

 

For Christian unity: that God will lead all believers to a deeper understanding of the Good News and guide us in working together to confront the evils of poverty, abuse, addictions, and illiteracy: let us pray to the Lord.


For discernment: that the Holy Spirit will remind us of all the Jesus taught and help us apply it in our lives and to the challenges of our society: let us pray to the Lord.


For the growth of Christian community: that we may appreciate the gift of community, find support and encouragement within it, and work to enhance it: let us pray to the Lord.


For all who are preparing for ordination this spring: that God will pour out the Spirit upon them and help them effectively proclaim the Gospel and build up the Body of Christ: let us pray to the Lord.


For all who are burdened by fear or anxiety: that the Spirit will free them so that they may live life fully and offer their gifts in the service of their brothers and sisters: let us pray to the Lord.


For all who await the fulfillment of God’s promises: that God will lead refugees to places of safety, protect those facing persecution, and give peace to those with terminal illnesses: let us pray to the Lord.


For all who are ill or recovering from injuries: that God will heal the sick, provide quick recovery for those who have been wounded, and heal hearts from painful experiences: let us pray to the Lord.


For all who are graduating this spring: that God will guide them to opportunities to use their skills and continue to grow into fuller maturity: let us pray to the Lod.


For all who are recovering from natural disasters: that God will protect those in dangerous situations, help those who are recovering to reestablish their lives, and guide all who are fighting fires or assisting those who have suffered loss: let us pray to the Lord.


For world leaders: that God will guide those working for peace, open new ways to resolve disputes, and help them remember that all life is sacred: let us pray to the Lord.


For peace: that God will turn hearts from violence in our cities, open new resources to address painful issues, and help everyone’s voice to be respected: let us pray to the Lord.


Open our hearts to your power movingaround us and between us and within us,until your glory is revealed in our love of both friend and enemy,in communities transformed by justice and compassion,and in the healing of all that is broken. Amen.


References

-United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. (2025aq, May 25). Sixth Sunday of Easter. USCCB. https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/052525.cfm

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


 
 
 

One another, Easter5C


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May 18, 2025



O God, your Son remained with his disciples after his resurrection, teaching them to love all people as neighbors. As his disciples in this age, we offer our prayers on behalf of the universe in which we are privileged to live and our neighbors with whom we share it:


For the Church: that we may be known as disciples of Jesus by the love and care that we show one another: let us pray to the Lord.


For the grace of insight: that we may recognize all that God is doing in our lives, our faith community, and the world around us so that we may cooperate in bringing forth the reign of God in our time and place: let us pray to the Lord.


For the grace to love as God has loved us: that we may have the courage to lay down our lives in service of one another and for those who are most in need: let us pray to the Lord.


For freedom of mind and heart: that God will free us from old attachments and help us follow the movement of the Spirit into new relationships and new forms of service: let us pray to the lord.

 

For the renewal of community life: that God will guide us in deepening our relationships, encouraging one another along life’s journey, and caring for one another as we face hardships: let us pray to the Lord.


For those who strive to manifest a New Heavens and a New Earth: that God will inspire those working to end injustice and poverty, assist the elderly and homebound, and be a source of hope for all who are suffering: let us pray to the Lord.


For all nearing despair: that the Spirit will help them recognize God’s love for them, give them new hope, and show them alternatives to suicide: let us pray to the Lord.


For all who are caught in human trafficking: that God will free them from bondage, help someone to recognize their need, and restore them to loved ones: let us pray to the Lord.


For all who have experienced abuse: that God will heal them, give them new courage, and renew their vision for a future filled with God’s promises: let us pray to the Lord.


For newly established churches and for newly organized parishes: that God will strengthen their spirits, help them form supportive relationships, and guide the development of ministries and services: let us pray to the Lord.


For all who have been displaced by war, famine, or natural disasters: that God will protect them from harm, touch the hearts of many to reach out and assist them, and lead them to places of safety: let us pray to the Lord.


For all who are graduating this spring: that they will find good ways to use their gifts and skills so that they may contribute to society and find meaning and satisfaction in their work: let us pray to the Lod.


For good stewardship of natural resources: that we may honor God’s work of creation through caring for the earth, water, and air that we share so that all may enjoy and share in its benefits: let us pray to the Lord.


For all couples preparing for marriage: that they may appreciate the gift that they are to one another and form a partnership of life for the good of each other: let us pray to the Lord.


For peace: that God will turn minds and hearts from violence, open new ways for dialogue about wounds and grievances, and help all who are burdened with anger to find healthy ways to express it: let us pray to the Lord.

 

Open our hearts to your power movingaround us and between us and within us,until your glory is revealed in our love of both friend and enemy,in communities transformed by justice and compassion,and in the healing of all that is broken. Amen.


References

-United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. (2025ao, May 18). Fifth Sunday of Easter. USCCB. https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/051825.cfm

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


 
 
 
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