Prayers of
the Faithful
The Church
Governing Authorities and Salvation of the World
Those Burdened by Adversity or Difficulties
The Local Community
Prayers of the People
Australian Catholics Website
Ideas for General Intercessions
The Sunday Website
The resources on this page–including videos and articles–are here to help you develop your own prayer intentions.
The Church
The Church
PRAYERS OF
THE FAITHFUL
The Church
1 – For the Church: that we may recognize Christ in one another and honor the dignity of each person to whom God has life
SOURCE: Sunday Website
November 26, 2023
November 26, 2023
May all who lead Christian communities emulate Jesus, seeking out the lost, mending those in need of healing, and giving strength to the weary, so that all may know abundant life.
Government/World
Governing Authorities and
Salvation of the World
PRAYERS OF
THE FAITHFUL
Governing authorities
and the salvation of
the world
2 For world leaders: that their hearts may comprehend the depth of human suffering that exists and urgently strive to address the needs for food, clean water, safety, and healthcare for the human family
SOURCE: Sunday Website
3 For a new appreciation of creation: that we may have gratitude for the beauties of creation and strive to preserve God’s handiwork for the good of all the human family
SOURCE: Sunday Website
November 26, 2023
November 26, 2023
As the world climate conference starts in the United Arab Emirates this week (30 November to 12 December), we pray that Pope Francis’ words motivate them to strive for greater environmental protection of our planet, which we all share.
“When the Son of Man comes in his glory,
and all the angels with him,
he will sit upon his glorious throne,
and all the nations will be assembled before him.”
Greta Thunberg warns COP28: Fight climate change now or face “death sentence”
Adversity/Difficulty
Those Burdened
by Adversity or Difficulties
PRAYERS OF
THE FAITHFUL
Those burdened by adversity or difficulties
4 For all who are away from home and loved ones, particularly members of the military and relief workers: that God will preserve them from harm, give them strength for their service, and lead them home safely
SOURCE: Sunday Website
5 For all who are held unjustly: that captives will be released, those caught in human trafficking will be freed, and those wrongly convicted will gain freedom
SOURCE: Sunday Website
November 26, 2023
November 26, 2023
Corporal Works of Mercy Slideshow to the Song Whatsoever You Do
For those who quietly serve others, that their selfless acts may help build a better world through God’s grace.
“For I was hungry and you gave me food,
I was thirsty and you gave me drink,
a stranger and you welcomed me,
naked and you clothed me,
ill and you cared for me,
in prison and you visited me.'”
We pray for the hungry. May the ample resources of the world be shared justly with them, especially children barely surviving in places of war and famine.
We pray for the thirsty. May the powerful of the world ensure that all members of the human family have ready access to safe drinking water.
We pray for the stranger. May there be a revolution of hospitality and kindness for all who are judged to be other than ourselves.
We pray for the naked. May those who have the least of world’s goods be given all they need for a truly human life.
We pray for the sick. May they not suffer alone but be assured of the love and care of the whole community.
We pray for those in prison. May they be treated fairly and be encouraged by the hope of freedom and new life.
SOURCE: Australian Catholics
Local Community
The Local Community
PRAYERS OF
THE FAITHFUL
For the Local Community
6 For those in this community whose needs have been overlooked or are unknown
7 For the grace of fidelity: that we may faithfully follow Christ each day of our life, acting justly, loving tenderly, and walking humbly before God, and thus keep our light burning until Christ comes
SOURCE: Sunday Website
November 26, 2023
November 26, 2023
We pray for those who are away from their families and loved ones, especially our parish members in the armed forces and aid workers: that God will keep them safe, grant them strength to fulfill their duties, and guide them home
“Beside restful waters he leads me;
he refreshes my soul.
He guides me in right paths
for his name’s sake”
For those who are ill and have asked for our prayers including: N; may they find comfort in the healing touch of God and by the loving care of family and friends, we pray…
For our Beloved Dead, including N. We also pray for all who have died more recently; that God will fill them with life and give consolation and peace to those who grieve them, we pray
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