One another, Holy CrossC
- Admin
- Sep 12
- 3 min read
September 14, 2025
In the cross our need meets God’s redemption In confidence and hope, we bring the prayers of our hearts for the transformation of the church and the world:
For the Church: that we who were signed with the cross at our baptism, may walk with Christ through the Paschal Mystery and allow God to guide us through all of life's trials: let us pray to the Lord.
For a renewal of faith: that the lifting up of Christ may open our hearts to experience God's great love and lead all to a deeper relationship with Christ: let us pray to the Lord.
For the grace to love unselfishly: that Christ's example of picking up the cross for us, may empowered us to love as Christ loved and never count the cost: let us pray to the Lord.
For all who are being persecuted or discriminated against for their Christian faith: that the cross of Christ will bring them strength and courage to remain faithful and continue to give witness to the Gospel: let us pray to the Lord.
For the ability to accept our vulnerability: that like Christ who emptied himself for us, we may accept our limits, be emptied of pride and the need to control, and allow God to work through us even when we feel weak: let us pray to the Lord.
For all who carry the cross each day; for parents of troubled children; for those struggling with addiction: and for those who have been abused: that Christ who has been lifted up will walk with them through the pain and into new life: let us pray to the Lord.
For all who have long-term illness or disability and for their families: that they may draw strength from the sufferings of Christ and hope from his resurrection: let us pray to the Lord.
For health and safety in our schools and colleges: that God will protect all students and faculty from violence and disease and help everyone to learn and grow in the coming months: let us pray to the Lord.
For leaders in governments, business, education, and religion: that they may follow the example of Christ and become servants to all the voiceless and marginalized of society: let us pray to the Lord.
For families who are broken and in turmoil: that Christ's example of love and service may guide them toward reconciliation and compassion for one another: let us pray to the Lord.
For all who are facing death: that the cross will bring strength and grace to those with terminal illness, those who live in danger of violence, and those who are awaiting execution, and lead them to Christ who is the resurrection and life: let us pray to the Lord.
For freedom from war and violence: that the cross of Christ will show the way to peace and new beginnings for all experiencing violence and bloodshed: let us pray to the Lord.
For peace: that the cross of Christ may illumine a new way to settle conflicts in Ukraine, Gaza, and South Sudan and open a path toward forgiveness and reconciliation: let us pray to the Lord.
Accept our prayers, God of mercy, in union with Jesus the Christ, who offered his life for our salvation upon the wood of the cross and who now reigns with you in eternal glory forever and ever. Amen.
References
-United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. (2025cb, September 14). Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. USCCB. https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/091425.cfm
-Cormier, J. (1995). Lord, Hear Our Prayer: Prayer of the Faithful for Sundays, Holy Days, and Ritual Masses.
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