31 May 2026 - prayers of the faithful for the solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity

Introduction - We receive baptism and enter into the life of faith in the name of the Most Holy Trinity. We invoke the Triune God today as we begin the mass with the sign of the cross. As we celebrate the joyful Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity this weekend, let us reflect upon our Christian life in the Trinity in our words and our actions.

Penitential Rite

Lord Jesus, you are the Son of the eternal Father: Lord, have mercy.

Christ Jesus, you bring us salvation through your death and resurrection: Christ, have mercy.

Lord Jesus, you nurture us and care for us on our journey: Lord, have mercy.

Priest: The God of the Trinity loves us and saves us. In the name of the Triune God, we present our prayers with faith and trust:

1. That we in the Church may strive to share the good news of salvation brought to us by our Lord Christ Jesus. We pray to the Lord.

2. For peace and reconciliation in all the nations of the world. We pray that the peace and love of God’s kingdom may reign throughout the world. We pray to the Lord.

3. For all who are living out the sacrament of marriage in their lives and all who are preparing to celebrate that sacrament of holy matrimony. We pray that their union of love might reflect the divine love among the three Persons of the Holy Trinity. We pray to the Lord.

4. For good weather for our farmers and gardeners. We pray their crops and gardens provide us nourishment and reflect the beauty and majesty of God in creation. We pray to the Lord.

5. For our children, our youth, our colleges students, and our families. May God watch over them and bless them in their summer activities and travels. We pray to the Lord.

6. For the sick and the afflicted of our community. For healing in their lives and in thanksgiving for their caregivers and medical professionals. We pray to the Lord.

7. For our departed loved ones and family members. For their entry into eternal life. For the souls in purgatory. We pray to the Lord.

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

Priest: God of mercy and compassion, in your love for us, you sent your only Son for our salvation. Graciously hear our prayers in his name, for he is Lord with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God for ever and ever. Amen.