PRAYING WITH THE WORD OF GOD
Prayers of the Faithful for May 10, 2026
Prepare concise intercessions with the day’s reading references, remembering the Church, the world, those in difficulty, and your parish.
May 10, 2026
SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
- First reading: Acts 8:5-8, 14-17
- Second reading: 1 Peter 3:15-18
- Gospel: John 14:15-21
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: Sixth Sunday of Easter
PRIEST · INTRODUCTION
As we celebrate Christ's promise to remain with us through the Holy Spirit, let us bring our prayers before the Father for the needs of the Church and the world.
Lord, hear our prayer.
For the Church, that we may keep Christ's commandments and grow in love for one another as his witnesses to the world.
Let us pray to the Lord.
For leaders of nations and all who work for peace, that God may guide them toward justice and the common good of all people.
Let us pray to the Lord.
For those who suffer persecution for their faith, that Christ may strengthen their courage and grant them comfort in their trials.
Let us pray to the Lord.
For the sick and those in pain, that the Lord may heal them or grant them patience and the support of loving care.
Let us pray to the Lord.
For our parish community, that we may know Christ's presence in our worship and service to those in need around us.
Let us pray to the Lord.
For those who have died in faith, that God may welcome them into his eternal peace and console those who grieve them.
Let us pray to the Lord.
PRIEST · CONCLUDING PRAYER
Father, you have promised that your Spirit will teach us all things and bring to our remembrance all that Christ has said. Hear these prayers, and help us to live in your love. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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