prayers of the faithful - ALL SAINTS DAY - 1 NOVEMBER 2025

Introduction - November is the month of remembrance. We remember our loved ones, family members, and community members who have left their lives on earth and have entered eternal life with God. On All Saints Day, we remember and honor the community of saints, those faithful Christians who have entered eternal life with God and who help us and guide us with their prayers and intercessions. We unite our prayers today with the entire community of saints. 

Priest: Penitential rite: 

Lord Jesus - you bless the poor in Spirit - Lord have mercy. 

Christ Jesus - you call us to holiness - Christ have mercy. 

Lord Jesus - you call us to justice and peace - Lord have mercy. 

Priest: As we unite our prayers with the prayers of the Blessed Mother and the entire community of saints in our celebration of the feast of All Saints Day this morning, we present our prayers to our merciful God:

1. For the Holy Catholic Church, for Pope Leo XIV, Bishop Joseph Kopacz, and all of our church leaders both lay and ordained, for wisdom and clarity of mission as they lead the people of God, we pray to the Lord:

2. For the governmental leaders of the world, that they would promote justice, holiness, and respect for human life, and work together for the good of society, we pray to the Lord. 

3. For our church community here at our parishes of Holy Savior and Immaculate Conception and all parishes in the Diocese of Jackson, that we would model our lives after the holy men and women of God in the community of saints, we pray to the Lord.

4. In thanksgiving for the saints of God, for the love and mercy they have shown to the world, and for the example of faith they give us, we pray to the Lord.

5. For those who are sick or suffering in any way, may they be comforted with the love of Christ. For healing for all of us in mind, body and spirit.  We pray to the Lord. 

6. For all those who have died, that the light of Christ would shine upon them. In a special way, we pray for the souls in the process of purification in purgatory, we pray to the Lord:

7. For our own personal needs and intentions that we now recall in our hearts. For those who have asked for our prayers. We pray to the Lord:

Priest: As we honor the saints in our celebration of All Saints Day, we make these prayers through your son Jesus Christ, our Lord for ever and ever.  AMEN.