Context These intercessions flow from deep exploration of this Sunday’s readings. For the full theological and scriptural foundation of these themes, especially understanding the story of Ahaz's refusal to receive the sign from God and St. Joseph's receptiveness and to dig deeper into Jesus' lineage, see the Biblical Resources for this Sunday. Celebrant Introduction: Brothers and sisters, as we prepare to welcome Emmanuel—God with us—we...
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Date: 8 March 2026 Season: Lent, Year A — Third Sunday Readings: Exodus 17:3–7 | Psalm 95 | Romans 5:1–2, 5–8 | John 4:5–42 Response: Reader: Lord, hear us. All: Lord, graciously hear us....
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...
QUICK REFERENCE Date: February 22, 2026 Liturgical Season: First Sunday of Lent, Year A Readings: Genesis 2:7-9; 3:1-7 | Psalm 51 | Romans 5:12-19 | Matthew 4:1-11 Response: Lord, hear us. All:...
CONTEXT FOR THESE INTERCESSIONS These prayers flow from the themes explored in today's readings and the unique tension of this feast day. For deeper biblical and theological context, explore the...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Celebrant: Brothers and sisters, Moses raised his hands in prayer and his arms grew heavy, yet with the support of Aaron and Hur, Israel prevailed. A widow persisted in her cry for justice and was...
Celebrant: Brothers and sisters, Abraham left the crossroads of his father's journey and completed the path to God's promise. With the faith of those who know they are chosen and beloved, let us...
Celebrant: Brothers and sisters, we have learned that our life is hidden with Christ in God. With confidence in our Abba Father, let us bring our prayers before the One whose breath sustains us. For...
17th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year C Celebrant: Like Abraham, we approach our loving God with bold confidence, bringing the needs of our world to the One who delights in our every prayer. Reader:...
Celebrant: Brothers and sisters, Moses raised his hands in prayer and his arms grew heavy, yet with the support of Aaron and Hur, Israel prevailed. A widow persisted in her cry for justice and was finally heard. With confidence in the God who neither slumbers nor sleeps, let us lift up our prayers for the Church and for the world. For the Church: That all who shepherd God's people - bishops, priests, deacons, and pastoral leaders - may have...
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Date: 8 March 2026 Season: Lent, Year A — Third Sunday Readings: Exodus 17:3–7 | Psalm 95 | Romans 5:1–2, 5–8 | John 4:5–42 Response: Reader: Lord, hear us. All: Lord, graciously hear us....
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...
QUICK REFERENCE Date: February 22, 2026 Liturgical Season: First Sunday of Lent, Year A Readings: Genesis 2:7-9; 3:1-7 | Psalm 51 | Romans 5:12-19 | Matthew 4:1-11 Response: Lord, hear us. All:...
CONTEXT FOR THESE INTERCESSIONS These prayers flow from the themes explored in today's readings and the unique tension of this feast day. For deeper biblical and theological context, explore the...
Context These intercessions flow from deep exploration of this Sunday’s readings. For the full theological and scriptural foundation of these themes, especially understanding the story of Ahaz's...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Celebrant: Brothers and sisters, Abraham left the crossroads of his father's journey and completed the path to God's promise. With the faith of those who know they are chosen and beloved, let us...
Celebrant: Brothers and sisters, we have learned that our life is hidden with Christ in God. With confidence in our Abba Father, let us bring our prayers before the One whose breath sustains us. For...
17th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year C Celebrant: Like Abraham, we approach our loving God with bold confidence, bringing the needs of our world to the One who delights in our every prayer. Reader:...
Celebrant: Brothers and sisters, we have learned that our life is hidden with Christ in God. With confidence in our Abba Father, let us bring our prayers before the One whose breath sustains us. For the Church: That all who call upon the name of the Lord may discover their true identity hidden in Christ, moving beyond the spiritual striving and spiritual bypassing to find the baptismal consciousness that simply rests in God's presence. Reader:...
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Date: 8 March 2026 Season: Lent, Year A — Third Sunday Readings: Exodus 17:3–7 | Psalm 95 | Romans 5:1–2, 5–8 | John 4:5–42 Response: Reader: Lord, hear us. All: Lord, graciously hear us....
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...
QUICK REFERENCE Date: February 22, 2026 Liturgical Season: First Sunday of Lent, Year A Readings: Genesis 2:7-9; 3:1-7 | Psalm 51 | Romans 5:12-19 | Matthew 4:1-11 Response: Lord, hear us. All:...
CONTEXT FOR THESE INTERCESSIONS These prayers flow from the themes explored in today's readings and the unique tension of this feast day. For deeper biblical and theological context, explore the...
Context These intercessions flow from deep exploration of this Sunday’s readings. For the full theological and scriptural foundation of these themes, especially understanding the story of Ahaz's...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Celebrant: Brothers and sisters, Moses raised his hands in prayer and his arms grew heavy, yet with the support of Aaron and Hur, Israel prevailed. A widow persisted in her cry for justice and was...
Celebrant: Brothers and sisters, Abraham left the crossroads of his father's journey and completed the path to God's promise. With the faith of those who know they are chosen and beloved, let us...
17th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year C Celebrant: Like Abraham, we approach our loving God with bold confidence, bringing the needs of our world to the One who delights in our every prayer. Reader:...
17th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year C Celebrant: Like Abraham, we approach our loving God with bold confidence, bringing the needs of our world to the One who delights in our every prayer. Reader: For the Church throughout the world: that like Abraham, we may discover anew the courage to approach God as beloved children, abandoning fear and formality for the intimate trust of those who know they are unconditionally loved. Reader: Lord, hear us....
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Date: 8 March 2026 Season: Lent, Year A — Third Sunday Readings: Exodus 17:3–7 | Psalm 95 | Romans 5:1–2, 5–8 | John 4:5–42 Response: Reader: Lord, hear us. All: Lord, graciously hear us....
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...
QUICK REFERENCE Date: February 22, 2026 Liturgical Season: First Sunday of Lent, Year A Readings: Genesis 2:7-9; 3:1-7 | Psalm 51 | Romans 5:12-19 | Matthew 4:1-11 Response: Lord, hear us. All:...
CONTEXT FOR THESE INTERCESSIONS These prayers flow from the themes explored in today's readings and the unique tension of this feast day. For deeper biblical and theological context, explore the...
Context These intercessions flow from deep exploration of this Sunday’s readings. For the full theological and scriptural foundation of these themes, especially understanding the story of Ahaz's...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Celebrant: Brothers and sisters, Moses raised his hands in prayer and his arms grew heavy, yet with the support of Aaron and Hur, Israel prevailed. A widow persisted in her cry for justice and was...
Celebrant: Brothers and sisters, Abraham left the crossroads of his father's journey and completed the path to God's promise. With the faith of those who know they are chosen and beloved, let us...
Celebrant: Brothers and sisters, we have learned that our life is hidden with Christ in God. With confidence in our Abba Father, let us bring our prayers before the One whose breath sustains us. For...
