8 February 2026 - prayers of the faithful for the 5th Sunday of ordinary time CYCLE A

Introduction: In the winter months, where light can sometimes be in short supply, we heard Jesus tell his disciples that they should shine their light for all the world to see, that we should not hide the light of our faith. May we think about ways we can spread the light of Christ to others. May we bring the light of our faith to the dark and gloomy corners of the world.

Priest - Penitential rite 

Lord Jesus - you are a light shining in the world. 

Christ Jesus - you dispel the darkness of sin. 

Lord Jesus - you light our path to God’s eternal kingdom. 

Prayers of the faithful: 

Priest: Isaiah promises us that God will hear our prayers when we reach out to those in need. Let us now pray for our needs and the needs of our brothers and sisters: 

1. That we in the Church may shine Christ’s light in the world through our works of charity and mercy. We pray to the Lord. 

2. That our elected officials work to reduce hunger, homelessness, and oppression. We pray to the Lord. 

3. We pray for the sick and the afflicted as we commemorate world day of the sick this upcoming Wednesday. May they feel God’s healing presence in their lives. 

4. For the catechumens and candidates in our OCIA program. May the Lord bless them on their journey of faith. We pray to the Lord. 

5. On World Marriage Day, we ask for a blessing for all married couples living out the sacrament of holy matrimony, especially those couples celebrating significant anniversaries this year. We pray to the Lord. 

6. That our parish community be the salt of the earth and the light of the world. We pray for all of our parish’s ministries who reach out to those in need. We pray to the Lord. 

7. For our children, youth, and college students. May the Lord continue to accompany them in their studies and their school activities. We pray to the Lord. 

8. For the prayers we hold in silence of our hearts. For our prayer intentions spoken and unspoken. We pray to the Lord. 

Priest: God of light, you sent your son to us as the light of the world. Hear the prayers we make today through your son Jesus Christ, our Lord forever and ever. AMEN.