PRAYING WITH THE WORD OF GOD
Prayers of the Faithful for August 18, 2026
Prepare concise intercessions with the day’s reading references, remembering the Church, the world, those in difficulty, and your parish.
August 18, 2026
Weekday
- First reading: Ezekiel 28:1-10
- Gospel: Matthew 19:23-30
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 — Weekday, August 18, 2026
PRIEST · INTRODUCTION
Let us bring our prayers before God, asking his grace for the Church, the world, and all who suffer.
Lord, hear our prayer.
For the Church, that she may grow in humility and faithfulness, serving Christ with simplicity and truth.
Let us pray to the Lord.
For world leaders and those in authority, that God may guide them toward justice, peace, and the common good.
Let us pray to the Lord.
For the poor and those struggling to meet their daily needs, that Christ may strengthen them with hope and provision.
Let us pray to the Lord.
For the sick and those in pain, that the Lord may comfort them and restore them to health and wholeness.
Let us pray to the Lord.
For our parish community, that we may grow in love for one another and live as faithful disciples of Christ.
Let us pray to the Lord.
For all the faithful departed, that God may grant them rest and bring them into his eternal peace and light.
Let us pray to the Lord.
PRIEST · CONCLUDING PRAYER
Father, hear the prayers of your people gathered here. Grant us grace to follow Christ more closely, and bring us all at last to your kingdom. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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