Prayers

The Lord Jesus built his holy people on the foundation of the apostles and prophets. In faith let us pray: Lord, come to the aid of your people. You once called Simon, the fisherman, to catch men, — now summon new workers who will bring the message of salvation to all …

The Lord Jesus built his holy people on the foundation of the apostles and prophets. In faith let us pray: Lord, come to the aid of your people. You once called Simon, the fisherman, to catch men, — now summon new workers who will bring the message of salvation to all …

Christ the Lord is our head; we are his members. In joy let us call out to him: Lord, may your kingdom come. Christ our Savior, make your Church a more vivid symbol of the unity of all mankind, — make it more effectively the sacrament of salvation for all peoples. …

Let us pray to Christ, the source of hope for all who know his name: Lord, have mercy. Christ, our frail humanity is prone to fall, — strengthen us through your help. Lord, have mercy. Left to itself, our nature is inclined to sin, — let your love always restore it to …

We give glory to the one God — Father, Son and Holy Spirit — and in our weakness we pray: Lord, be with your people. Holy Lord, Father all-powerful, let justice spring up on the earth, — then your people will dwell in the beauty of peace. Lord, be with your …

Let us pray joyfully to God our Father who called John the Baptist to proclaim the coming of the kingdom of Christ: O Lord, guide our feet into the way of peace. You called John the Baptist from his mother’s womb to prepare the way of your Son, — help us …

Let us pray joyfully to God our Father who called John the Baptist to proclaim the coming of the kingdom of Christ: O Lord, guide our feet into the way of peace. You called John the Baptist from his mother’s womb to prepare the way of your Son, — help us …

Let us praise Christ who gives power and strength to his people, and let us entreat him with sincere hearts: Hear us, O Lord, and we shall praise you for ever. Christ, our strength, you called your faithful ones to your truth, — mercifully grant them faith and perseverance. Hear us, …

Let us pray to the Father, the source of all holiness, and ask him to lead us to holiness of life through the example and intercession of his saints: May we be holy as you are holy. Holy Father, you want us to be called your sons and truly to …

Rejoicing in the Lord, from whom all good things come, let us pray: Lord, hear our prayer. Father and Lord of all, you sent your Son into the world, that your name might be glorified in every place, — strengthen the witness of your Church among the nations. Lord, hear our …