8 February 2026 - prayers of the faithful for the 5th Sunday of ordinary time - prison ministry

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, the needs of our brothers and sisters, and the needs of the world: 

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 may work together 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. We pray to the Lord. 

4. For the men who are studying the Catholic each Saturday and who are preparing for entry into the Catholic Church. May the Lord bless them on their journey of faith. We pray to the Lord. 

5. For those who have been affected by the ice storms and the cold winter weather. For those without power or water. For the linemen and workers who are helping them recover. We pray to the Lord. 

6. That our community of St Michael the Archangel may be the salt of the earth and the light of the world. We pray for all of our communities ministries and activities that reach out to those in need. We pray to the Lord. 

7. That the Lord continue to accompany our children 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.