Prayer of the Faithful Archives - Full-of-Grace

Untie Him and Let Him Go: Fifth Sunday of Lent, Year A — Prayer of the Faithful

One Sunday before Holy Week, we bring everyone to the tomb: the elderly abandoned in care homes, the imprisoned and rejected, those who cannot stop grieving, those in whom hope sealed itself shut so quietly they didn't notice. A complete Prayer of the Faithful for the Fifth Sunday of Lent Year A, ready to use, with a celebrant introduction and conclusion. Stands completely alone — no liturgical background required.

Stepping Into the Light: 2nd Lent, Year A, POF

Prayer of the Faithful: Second Sunday of Lent, Year A — 1 March 2026 Quick Reference Date: 1 March 2026 Season: Lent, Year A — Second Sunday Readings: Genesis 12:1–4a | Psalm 33 | 2 Timothy 1:8b–10 | Matthew 17:1–9 Theme: The face that shines — on being transformed by encounter rather than control Response: Reader: Lord, hear us.   All: Lord, graciously hear us. How to use this resource: This set contains more...

Called to be seen – 1 Lent Year A, POF

Ready-to-use Prayer of the Faithful for the First Sunday of Lent (Year A). Seven intercessions rooted in the Sunday's theme of hiding and unhiding — praying for those who hide in loneliness, in performance, in shame, and behind screens. Includes celebrant introduction and conclusion referencing Genesis and the desert. Pastorally honest, immediately adaptable for any parish context.

Fourth Sunday of Advent Year A – Prayer of the Faithful

Ready-to-use Prayer of the Faithful for 4th Sunday of Advent (Year A). Free theologically-grounded intercessions aligned with Ahaz' story, St. Joseph's dream and other themes of this Sunday readings. Complete with celebrant introduction and conclusion. Download and adapt for your parish liturgy. Reflecting Isaiah 7:10-14, Matthew 1:18-24 themes. Offering towards for liturgical coordinators, priests, and parish ministers to use immediately.

Second Sunday of Advent (Year A) – Prayer of the Faithful

Context: These intercessions flow from the Sunday's deep exploration of baptism as present tense reality, the peaceable kingdom as the world we're baptized into, and the call to stop hiding behind fig leaves and religious performance. For the full theological and scriptural foundation of these themes, see the Biblical Background. To experience your baptism in an embodied, prayerful way, explore the Post-Communion meditation: Returning to the...

Prayer of the Faithful: 1st Sunday of Advent (Year A)

Presider: As we begin this season of watchful waiting, let us bring our prayers before the Lord who comes to us in light. For Pope Leo and all who keep watch over the Church: that they may lead with wisdom and courage, guiding us to walk together in the paths of the Lord.Lord, hear us.All: Lord, graciously hear us. For our community of faith: that our lives may express the hope of Advent, waiting with joyful expectation for Christ's return,...

Prayer of the Faithful: Christ the King (Year C)

NOTE FOR LITURGY PLANNERS These intercessions are offered as a complete set, but you are invited to choose 4-5 petitions that resonate most with your community's current needs. Select the prayers that will serve your parish this Sunday, and adapt the language to fit your local context. CELEBRANT INTRODUCTION On this final Sunday of the liturgical year, we proclaim Christ as King of the Universe—not enthroned in a palace, but reigning from a...