PRAYING WITH THE WORD OF GOD
Prayers of the Faithful for May 23, 2026
Prepare concise intercessions with the day’s reading references, remembering the Church, the world, those in difficulty, and your parish.
May 23, 2026
Easter Weekday
- First reading: Acts 28:16-20, 30-31
- Gospel: John 21:20-25
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 — Easter Weekday, Morning Mass
PRIEST · INTRODUCTION
As we gather this Easter morning, let us bring before our Father the needs of the Church and the world, trusting in the risen Christ who hears our prayer.
Lord, hear our prayer.
For the Church throughout the world, that we may proclaim Christ's resurrection with courage and bear witness to his love in all we do.
Let us pray to the Lord.
For those who hold authority in our nations, that God grant them wisdom and justice to serve the common good and promote peace among all peoples.
Let us pray to the Lord.
For the sick and those in pain, that Christ the healer may ease their suffering and restore them to health and strength.
Let us pray to the Lord.
For those imprisoned or held captive, that the Lord may grant them freedom, protection, and the comfort of knowing they are not forgotten.
Let us pray to the Lord.
For our parish community gathered here, that the joy of Easter may deepen our faith and draw us closer to one another in Christ.
Let us pray to the Lord.
For those who have died in the hope of resurrection, that God welcome them into eternal peace and reunite them with those they loved.
Let us pray to the Lord.
PRIEST · CONCLUDING PRAYER
Father, you raised your Son Jesus from the dead and gave us new life in him. Hear these prayers we offer in faith, and strengthen us to live as witnesses to his resurrection. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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