Prayers of the Faithful

Presider: Let us make known our needs so that the kingdom of heaven might be made visible in our world: Lector: For all members of the church, may we shine with the light of Christ dispelling darkness, we pray: For…

Presider: Made children of God by baptism, we raise up our prayers in confidence. Lector: For the Church: that we may recognize our calling to be daughters and sons of God who have been given the gift of the Holy…

Presider: On this great feast of Epiphany that celebrates Jesus’ coming for the whole world, we pray for the many needs both here and across the earth.  Lector: That the light of Christ may bring peace to the heart of…

Presider:   Let us pray now for ourselves, our own families, and families across the world. Lector: For all Catholics, that God inspire them to act in their local communities to support and protect migrants and to advocate on their behalf,…

Presider:   Let us present our needs to the God who dwells among us. Lector: For the Church: that we may enter into the mystery of God’s loving actions and discern anew God’s plan for us, we pray: For a deepening…

Presider: We pray for the fulfillment of all human longing and for patience as we wait. Lector: For the church: that it may demonstrate Christ’s presence to those who are impatient, discouraged or defeated, we pray: For peace in our…

Presider:   As we prepare for Jesus’ coming to us, we pray for our needs and for those of the whole world. Lector: For the church: that we may be a community committed to hope and repentance, we pray: For our…

Presider: Today, as we joyfully thank God for all the blessings we have been given, we ask continued blessings on ourselves, our neighbors, and our world. Reader: With grateful thanks for the Word of God, and for God’s Church; may…

Presider:   Let us pray that this holy season will make us alert to Christ’s coming through the needs and concerns of all people. Lector: For the church: that we may be a focused and watchful people during this Advent season,…

Presider:   We pray with Christ, the suffering King, for the suffering people of the world. Lector: For the Church: that it may be a viable witness to Christ as the suffering King, we pray: For all who exercise authority: that…