Prayers of the Faithful

May 2015

May 30

May 31 ~ The Most Holy Trinity

+ May the preaching and teaching of the Church fill all with the desire to share in the life of the Blessed Trinity.  God, Blessed Three-in-One, we pray. + For those who live without faith: that the love of the Blessed Trinity awaken their minds and give hope to their hearts.  God, Blessed Three-in-One, we pray. + In the Middle East,...
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May 23

May 24 ~ Pentecost

+ May the Holy Spirit, who makes present the mystery of Christ, reconcile all people and bring them into communion with you and your Church.  Holy Spirit of Light and Truth, we pray. + May the human family find true peace—peace that flows from the union of justice and mercy.  Holy Spirit of Light and Truth, we pray. + For all...
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May 16

May 17 ~ Ascension of the Lord

+ Through the Church's faithful announcement of the Gospel, may your Word increase love and give full meaning to pain and suffering.  God who remains in us, we pray. + May the women and girls in Nigeria, who were captured by radical Islamists and now are free, be healed - physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually - and those still...
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May 9

May 10 ~ Sixth Sunday of Easter

+ In this year dedicated to consecrated life, may religious men and women rediscover the joy of following Christ, and strive to serve the poor with zeal.  Lord whose glory shines on us, we pray. +For all mothers around the world: may they love and nurture their children, and teach them the way of peace.  Lord whose glory shines on us,...
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May 2

May 3 ~ Fifth Sunday of Easter

+ May the Church throughout the world be built up with the guidance of the Holy Spirit.  God, giver of peace, we pray. + May the Blessed Virgin Mary's intercession strengthen persecuted Christians in other cultures.  God, giver of peace, we pray. + For the souls of those who died in the earthquake in Nepal and for all those whose...
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