One another, EpiphanyA
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Epiphany A,B,C
January 04, 2026
God has blessed creation with a great variety of gifts and gathered all people into one family, so that in sharing, we might strengthen and be strengthened by one another. We gather into our hearts and minds the universe entrusted to us, remembering its needs before God and this company:
For the Church: that, through our words and deeds, we may be a Light to those who are searching for direction and a sign of hope for those seeking to begin again: let us pray to the Lord.
For God’s blessing on the New Year: that God will fill the coming days with health of body, mind, and spirit; renew the gifts of the Spirit within us, and inspire us with new ways to share our gifts and resources with others: let us pray to the Lord.
For greater trust: that, like the Wise Men, God’s Light may guide us through the unknown of the coming days as we rely more deeply on God’s love and care for us: let us pray to the Lord.
For a spirit of wonder: that our hearts may be filled with joy as we recognize God’s many gifts to us in our relationships, our opportunities, and our freedoms: let us pray to the Lord.
For all who have fled war zones, disasters, persecution, or discrimination: that God will help them to establish new lives and experience justice and respect in their new communities: let us pray to the Lord.
For catechumens and candidates: that their search for Christ and a Christian Community may lead them to an ever-deepening experience of Emmanuel: let us pray to the Lord.
For all who do not know God: that they may perceive the signs of God’s love in their lives and like the wisemen, be persistent in searching for God who is the source and fulfillment of their lives: let us pray to the Lord.
For a renewal of prayer in our lives: that we may make time for God each day of this year and be attentive to God’s invitations and promptings in our hearts: let us pray to the Lord.
For greater unity and cooperation within the human family: that God will heal the wounds between various groups, open hearts to the talents of every person, and help us work together against violence, drug abuse, and poverty: let us pray to the Lord.
For those bound by fear: that God will free their spirits, help them to trust God’s providence, and open a vision of the future for them: let us pray to the Lord.
For the members of Congress: that God will give them clear understanding of the issues in our society, courage to address them, and helpful insights to improve the common good: let us pray to the Lord.
For all who have experienced abuse: that God will heal their pain, guide them to healing resources, and give them strength: let us pray to the Lord.
For all who are ill: that God’s healing love will restore them to wholeness and strengthen them throughout the coming year: let us pray to the Lord.
For the people of Jerusalem, Bethlehem, and the Palestinian territories: that God will ease their burdens, open opportunities for them, and establish peace and justice in the Holy Land: let us pray to the Lord.
Grant that these prayers, O God, may be enriched by our commitment not only to pray them, but to live them in your Son’s name. Amen.
References
-United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. (2026, January 4). The Epiphany of the Lord. USCCB. https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/010426.cfm
-Cormier, J. (1995). Lord, Hear Our Prayer: Prayer of the Faithful for Sundays, Holy Days, and Ritual Masses.
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