29 January 2026 - prayers of the faithful for Thursday of the 3rd week of Ordinary Time

Lord Jesus, you the Prince of Peace. 

Lord Jesus, you are the Son of God and Son of Mary: Christ. 

Lord Jesus, you are Word of God made incarnate. 

Prayers of the faithful:  

PRIEST:  God graciously blesses us in his love and mercy.  We now bring forward our needs to God with confidence:

1. For Pope Leo XIV and the leaders of our Church. For our elected officials.  For wisdom and courage.

2. That we may be better stewards of the earth’s resources, recognizing all of  God’s creation as gifts to us. 

3. For those who are in hospice and those who are dying. May they feel God’s loving embrace. 

4. For peace for those parts of the world torn apart by war and violence. 

5. For the men and women in the military. For our veterans. For our first responders. And for our medical professions. 

6. For all who are sick or afflicted. May the light of Christ lead them out of darkness and into healing and wholeness. 

7. For the prayers we hold today in the silence of our hearts.  

Priest: With joy and hope, we present our prayers through your Son Jesus Christ, our Lord forever and ever.  AMEN.