PRAYING WITH THE WORD OF GOD
Prayers of the Faithful for May 4, 2025
Prepare concise intercessions with the day’s reading references, remembering the Church, the world, those in difficulty, and your parish.
May 4, 2025
Third Sunday of Easter
- First reading: Acts 5:27-32, 40b-41
- Second reading: Revelation 5:11-14
- Gospel: John 21:1-19 / John 21:1-14
Calendar used: United States · References, not full Lectionary texts. Check your diocese’s local observances.
Reading-based draft prepared with AI assistance. Review the text with the celebrant before Mass.
THE UNIVERSAL PRAYER
Prayers of the Faithful for May 4, 2025
PRIEST · INTRODUCTION
On this Third Sunday of Easter, we gather to pray for the Church and all people. Christ has risen and calls us to follow him with faithful hearts.
Lord, hear our prayer.
For our bishops and priests, that Christ may strengthen them to shepherd his flock with courage, compassion, and humble service.
Let us pray to the Lord.
For world leaders and those in authority, that they may seek justice, protect the vulnerable, and work for lasting peace among all nations.
Let us pray to the Lord.
For those who suffer from illness, loneliness, or despair, that they may feel the healing presence of the risen Christ in their hearts.
Let us pray to the Lord.
For those who grieve the loss of loved ones, that they may find comfort in the hope of resurrection and eternal life in Christ.
Let us pray to the Lord.
For our parish community, that we may grow in faith, love one another as Christ commands, and witness to his risen life.
Let us pray to the Lord.
For all who have died in faith, that they may rest in peace and share in the glory of Christ's resurrection forever.
Let us pray to the Lord.
PRIEST · CONCLUDING PRAYER
Almighty Father, you raised your Son from the dead and gave him authority over all creation. Hear our prayers, renew our faith, and lead us to follow Christ faithfully all our days. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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