3 May 2026 - prayers of the faithful for the 5th Sunday in Easter - prison ministry

Priest: Penitential Rite: 

Lord Jesus - you will prepare a dwelling place for us. 

Christ Jesus - you bring us the joy of your resurrection. 

Lord Jesus - you bring us the hope of eternal life in you.

Priest: With hope and trust, we bring our prayers today to our heavenly Father: 

1. For all of us who receive the Eucharist at Mass each week. We pray that the Lord continue to live within us as Jesus enters our lives in a special way in the Eucharist. We pray for all the children at Holy Savior Catholic Church who are receiving the Eucharist for the first time this weekend. We pray to the Lord. 

2. As we seek to follow Christ, that we in the Church may show the world the way to the Father. We pray to the Lord.

3. We pray that our national and world leaders choose the path of peace over the ways of violence and conflict. We pray for those communities and countries divided by violence and war. We pray for peace especially in the Middle East and Ukraine. We pray to the Lord.

4. For all deacons, whose ministry of service dates back to the early days of the Church. For all transitional and permanent deacons in our diocese. We pray to the Lord.

5. For those whose hearts are troubled. For those who have lost their way. For those who are in need of guidance and support. That they might find what they need in our community of faith. We pray to the Lord.

6. For the men in the BUM unit here at CMCF. For all here at CMCF who are battling addictions and different demons in their lives. For strength and courage. We pray to the Lord. 

7. For the sick and afflicted of our community. We pray for healing in body, mind, and spirit. We pray to the Lord.

8. For our deceased family members and loved ones. For their entry into eternal life. We pray to the Lord.

9. For the prayers we hold in the silence of our hearts. We pray to the Lord. 

Priest: God of love and mercy, your son Jesus Christ shows us the way to you. Teach us to follow him more closely. Hear these our prayers that we make in his name, for he is our risen Lord for ever and ever. Amen.