PRAYING WITH THE WORD OF GOD
Prayers of the Faithful for June 2, 2024
Prepare concise intercessions with the day’s reading references, remembering the Church, the world, those in difficulty, and your parish.
June 2, 2024
The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi)
- First reading: Exodus 24:3-8
- Second reading: Hebrews 9:11-15
- Gospel: Mark 14:12-16, 22-26
Calendar used: United States · References, not full Lectionary texts. Check your diocese’s local observances.
Corpus Christi transferred to Sunday in the United States; this date is not universal across all countries.
Reading-based draft prepared with AI assistance. Review the text with the celebrant before Mass.
THE UNIVERSAL PRAYER
Prayers of the Faithful for June 2, 2024
PRIEST · INTRODUCTION
On this feast of Corpus Christi, we gather to celebrate Christ's gift of himself in the Eucharist. Let us bring our prayers before the Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer.
For the Church throughout the world, that the Eucharist may deepen our unity in Christ and strengthen our bonds of faith.
Let us pray to the Lord.
For world leaders and those in authority, that they may work for justice, peace, and the common good of all people.
Let us pray to the Lord.
For the sick, the homebound, and all who cannot join us at the table of the Lord, that they may know his presence and consolation.
Let us pray to the Lord.
For those who hunger—in body and spirit—that Christ may feed them with his mercy and sustain them in their need.
Let us pray to the Lord.
For our parish community, that we may receive the Eucharist with reverence and live as a sign of Christ's love to all we meet.
Let us pray to the Lord.
For the faithful departed, that they may share in the eternal banquet of heaven and rest in God's peace.
Let us pray to the Lord.
PRIEST · CONCLUDING PRAYER
Almighty God, you have given us the Eucharist as a sign of your boundless love and a pledge of eternal life. Hear these prayers we offer in faith, and lead us ever closer to your Son. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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