One another, PalmA

March 29, 2026

Isaiah 50:4-7; Psalm 22 (21); Philippians 2:6-11; Matthew 26:14-27:66

Caught between joy and despair, we yearn for the fulfillment of God’s desire beyond the brokenness and neediness of this life. We offer thanksgiving for God’s presence with us and petitions for the transformation of the church and the world.

For the Church: that we may strive to have the same mind as Christ as we offer our lives in loving service to others: let us pray to the Lord.

For courage: that God’s love will sustain us in times of suffering and rejection, and help us to trust in God’s providence each day: let us pray to the Lord.

For all Christians: that we may give common witness to the Gospel and follow Jesus’ example of embracing God’s will: let us pray to the Lord.

For the Elect and the Candidates for Full Communion: that they may enter more deeply into the mystery of God’s unconditional love through the celebrations of Holy Week: let us pray to the Lord.

For all who have been condemned to death: that the Spirit of God will lead them to conversion and into new life: let us pray to the Lord.

For all who have experienced abandonment, betrayal. or rejection: that God’s Spirit will comfort them, help them to hold fast to the truth, and guide them to new supportive communities: let us pray to the Lord.

For the Jewish community: that their celebration of Passover may help them recognize God’s faithfulness and God’s wonderful deeds in the past and in the present: let us pray to the Lord.

For leaders of government and business: that through the example of Jesus, they may recognize how to be servant leaders and give priority to the needs of the most vulnerable: let us pray to the Lord.

For all who work in the legal system, for judges, attorneys, and juries: that they may always respect the dignity of both the injured and accused parties and work diligently to find the truth: let us pray to the Lord.

For greater respect for human life: that every heart may honor the mystery of human life at all stages along life's journey: let us pray to the Lord.

For all who are ill: that God will renew and restore all who are ill or recovering from surgery or accidents: let us pray to the Lord.

For all impacted by the flooding Hawaii: that God will protect them from further harm, renew their spirits, and speed the resources they need to resume their lives: let us pray to the Lord.

For an end to warfare: that God will open a path for negotiations and a ceasefire, protect all civilians in the combat zones, and bring food and medicine to those in need: let us pray to the Lord.

For all who are grieving: that God will comfort them, bring supportive people to support them, and fill their hearts with peace: let us pray to the Lord.

For all who have died: that they may share new life with Christ who opened eternity to all who believe: let us pray to the Lord.

Life-giver, Pain-bearer, Love-maker, day by day you sustain the weary with your word and gently encourage us to place our trust in you. Awaken us to the suffering of those around us; save us from hiding in denials or taunts that deepen the hurt; give us grace to share one another’s burdens in humble service. Amen.

References

-United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. (2026y, March 29). Palm Sunday of the Lord’s passion. USCCB. https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/032926.cfm

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