9 October 2026 - prayers of the faithful for Friday of the 26th week of Ordinary time - Prison ministry

Lord Jesus - you are the new covenant. 

Christ Jesus - you heal the sick and you drive out demons. 

Lord Jesus - you reflect the glory of God the Father. 

Priest: We now present our prayers to our heavenly Father: 

1. For our Church leaders. For Pope Leo XIV and Bishop Kopacz. For their health and well-being. We pray to the Lord. 

2. That we may all enter into a deeper reliance on God’s love and care. We pray to the Lord. 

3. For families that are facing crisis. May they hear Christ’s invitation to live in faith and hope. We pray to the Lord. 

4. For all who in the way of the storm hitting the Gulf coast this weekend. For safety. We pray to the Lord. 

5. For all us to have the freedom to practice their faith without criticism or persecution. We pray to the Lord. 

6. For our children and our families. May they feel our love and prayers reaching out to them. We pray to the Lord. 

7. For a greater love and devotion to the Eucharist, the body and blood of Christ we receive in the Mass. We pray to the Lord. 

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

Priest: In faith and hope, we present our prayers through your son Jesus Christ, our Lord forever and ever. AMEN.