Universal Prayer
Priest’s Introduction To God the Father almighty, dear brothers and sisters, may every prayer of our heart be directed, for his will it is that all humanity should be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth.
For those who, due to the Pandemic, are still preparing to celebrate Baptism, Reconciliation, Confirmation, Holy Eucharist, and Marriage; that they may find joy in preparing; so that their life in Christ may continue to grow, we pray to You, Lord. R. Lord, make us missionary disciples.
That young people may find much joy in seeking You, Most Holy Trinity, and by living the Gospel may they help to renew the world, we pray to You, Lord. R. Lord, make us missionary disciples.
In union with Pope Francis’ worldwide intention for June, we pray “that all those who suffer may find their way in life, allowing themselves to be touched by the Heart of Jesus", and for the Church in China, we pray to You, Most Holy Trinity. R. Lord, make us missionary...
For all victims of sexual abuse or violence, for their families and communities; for all those who are hungry, thirsty, naked, elderly, lonely, sick, in trouble, in prison, refugees, abandoned, or suffering injury or loss due to calamities, we pray to You, Most Holy Trinity. R. Lord, make us missionary...
For those who are angry, violent, abusive, or in any way disturbed or making trouble for others; that the Most Holy Trinity may revive their mind, heart, and soul, we pray to You Lord…. R.
For Humanity during this Covid-19 Pandemic – especially the unemployed or oppressed – that all may find peace in the Most Holy Trinity, we pray to You Lord…. R. Lord, make us missionary...
That married couples may grow closer through trust in the Most Holy Trinity; that families may support each other with their faith in God; and that engaged couples preparing for marriage and family life may make room for You, we pray to You, Lord. R. Lord, make us missionary disciples.
That men called by You, Lord, to serve as priests may with courage and trust in You say “Yes!” to your call as Mary and Joseph did, and that the shepherds of our souls may govern generously and wisely the flock entrusted to them by the Good Shepherd, we pray to You Most Holy Trinity . R.
That our governments may respect parents as first educators of their children, and that all children and families in trouble, and all who suffer because of the weather, the Pandemic, or other troubles, may find comfort in your love, O God, given to all in Jesus, we pray to You Most Holy Trinity. R.
That our communities, as we emerge from isolation, may observe the health measures and bear witness with great confidence to the Most Holy Trinity, we pray to You Lord…. R.
For our own personal intentions....
Priest’s Prayer O God, our refuge and our strength, hear the prayers of your church, for you yourself are the source of all devotion, and grant, we pray, that what we ask in faith we may truly obtain, through Christ our Lord. R. Amen.
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