One another, 34 Christ the KingC

November 23, 2025

2 Samuel 5:1-3; Psalm 122 (121); Colossians 1:12-20; Luke 23:35-43

As the shepherd who cares for the flock, O God, you guide all things through Jesus whom you have exalted over all creation as king. Hear the prayers we offer in his name for the creation he cherished and that you entrust to us:

For the Church: that we may continue the ministry of Jesus in offering forgiveness and accepting suffering in being disciples each day: let us pray to the Lord.

For grace to forgive: that the Holy Spirit will move us to forgive all who have injured us and help us show concern and compassion for them: let us pray to the Lord.

For greater integrity: that we may both speak and live the virtues that God has planted deep within our hearts so that we may be authentic witnesses to God's reign: let us pray to the Lord.

For a transformation of our hearts: that through the Cross of Christ, our understandings of power, success, and glory may be transformed so that we may place ourselves more fully in the service of God: let us pray to the Lord.

For each of us: that we may live our lives fearlessly while recognizing that our goal is union with Christ in paradise: let us pray to the Lord.

For Christian unity: that Christ will guide us in working together as the Body of Christ so that we may advance Christ's reign and defeat the powers of darkness in society: let us pray to the Lord.

For the leaders of our nation: that they may recognize the source of their authority and be guided by God's wisdom in promoting justice and advancing the well-being of all members of society: let us pray to the Lord.

For healing of our nation: that God will heal the divisions within our nation and guide us toward greater respect for one another and a renewed commitment to our common values: let us pray to the Lord.

For all who are imprisoned, particularly those condemned to death: that the Spirit of God will lead them to conversion and through Christ into paradise: let us pray to the Lord.

For all who will be traveling this week: that God will guide them safely on their journeys and that their visits with family and friends will strengthen and renew them: let us pray to the Lord.

For all who struggle with life's demands, particularly the poor, the homebound, and those with mental illness: that God will sustain them and touch the hearts of many to be compassionate friends: let us pray to the Lord.

For all who are approaching death: that they may entrust themselves into God's loving embrace, be healed of their brokenness, and freed from their sinfulness: let us pray to the Lord.

For all who have died: that Christ the firstborn from the dead may welcome them into the fullness of life where sorrow and pain exist no more: let us pray to the Lord.

For Peace: that God will bring peace to all areas impacted by war and violence, protect people from storms and the cold, and open avenues of dialogue between opposing parties: let us pray to the Lord.

Look upon your people who rejoice in your justice and mercy, and grant that the prayers we make may reveal Christ’s reign in our time. Amen.

References

-United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. (2025cu, November 23). The solemnity of our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. USCCB. https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/112325.cfm

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