PRAYING WITH THE WORD OF GOD
Prayers of the Faithful for April 4, 2026
Prepare concise intercessions with the day’s reading references, remembering the Church, the world, those in difficulty, and your parish.
April 4, 2026
Holy Saturday - Easter Vigil
- Old Testament reading 1: Genesis 1:1—2:2 / Genesis 1:1, 26-31a
- Old Testament reading 2: Genesis 22:1-18 / Genesis 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18
- Old Testament reading 3: Exodus 14:15—15:1
- Old Testament reading 4: Isaiah 54:5-14
- Old Testament reading 5: Isaiah 55:1-11
- Old Testament reading 6: Baruch 3:9-15, 32—4:4
- Old Testament reading 7: Ezekiel 36:16-17a, 18-28
- Epistle: Romans 6:3-11
- Gospel: Matthew 28:1-10
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: Holy Saturday – Easter Vigil
PRIEST · INTRODUCTION
On this holiest night, when Christ has conquered death and risen in glory, we bring our prayers to the Father, confident in his love for all creation.
Lord, hear our prayer.
For the Church renewed by Christ's Resurrection, that she may proclaim his victory with joy and draw all people to new life in him.
Let us pray to the Lord.
For world leaders and all in authority, that they may govern with justice and work for peace among nations and peoples.
Let us pray to the Lord.
For those who grieve the loss of loved ones, that Christ's Resurrection may comfort their hearts and give them hope.
Let us pray to the Lord.
For the sick and those in pain, that the risen Lord may bring them healing and restore them to health and strength.
Let us pray to the Lord.
For all who have received Baptism this Easter, that God may strengthen their faith and bless their life in the Church.
Let us pray to the Lord.
For the faithful departed, that they may share in the glory of Christ's Resurrection and dwell in peace in God's eternal kingdom.
Let us pray to the Lord.
PRIEST · CONCLUDING PRAYER
Father, you have raised your Son from the dead and opened for us the way to eternal life. Hear these prayers we offer in faith, and grant us the grace to follow Christ in newness of life. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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