Prayers

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 …

Everyone who waits for the Lord finds joy. Now we pray to him: Look on us with favor, Lord, and hear us. Faithful witness, first-born of the dead, you washed away our sins in your blood, — make us always remember your wonderful works. Look on us with favor, Lord, …

Because of our sins the Father gave the Lord Jesus up to death, and for our justification he raised him up again. Let us pray: Have mercy on your people, Lord. Hear our prayers and spare us as we confess our sins, — grant us forgiveness and peace. Have mercy …

Let us call upon Christ, the Good Shepherd who comes to the aid of his people: Hear us, O God our refuge. Blessed are you, Lord, for you graciously called us into your holy Church, — keep us within the Church until death. Hear us, O God our refuge. You …

Jesus Christ is worthy of all praise, for he was appointed high priest among men and their representative before God. We honor him and in our weakness we pray: Bring salvation to your people, Lord. You marvelously illuminated your Church through distinguished leaders and holy men and women, — let …

Christ extolled those who practiced virginity for the sake of the kingdom. Let us praise him joyfully and pray to him: Jesus, example of virgins, hear us. Christ, you presented the Church to yourself as a chaste virgin to her spouse, — keep her holy and inviolate. Jesus, example of …

Christ desires to lead all men to salvation. Let us implore him with all our heart: Draw all things to yourself, Lord. Through your precious blood, Lord, you redeemed us from the slavery of sin, — grant us the freedom of the children of God. Draw all things to yourself, …

The world was created by the Word of God, re-created by his redemption, and it is continually renewed by his love. Rejoicing in him we call out: Renew the wonders of your love, Lord. We give thanks to God whose power is revealed in nature, — and whose providence is …

Christ had compassion on the hungry and performed a miracle of love for them. Mindful of this, let us pray: Show us your love, Lord. Lord, we recognize that all the favors we have received today come through your generosity, — do not let them return to you empty, but …

Let us bless Christ, the compassionate and merciful Lord, who wipes away the tears of those who weep. Let us cry out to him in love and ask: Have mercy on your people, Lord. Lord Jesus, you console the humble, — be attentive to the tears of the poor. Have …