PRAYING WITH THE WORD OF GOD
Prayers of the Faithful for October 18, 2026
Prepare concise intercessions with the day’s reading references, remembering the Church, the world, those in difficulty, and your parish.
October 18, 2026
TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
- First reading: Isaiah 45:1, 4-6
- Second reading: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5b
- Gospel: Matthew 22:15-21
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: Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
PRIEST · INTRODUCTION
The Lord calls people by name and asks us to honor both our duties to society and our belonging to him. Let us pray for all who serve the common good.
Lord, hear our prayer.
For Pope Leo XIV, our bishop, and the Church: that our witness may be a work of faith and a labor of love, not words alone.
Let us pray to the Lord.
For public officials and civil servants: that they may fulfill their responsibilities honestly, protect the vulnerable, and never treat power as their own possession.
Let us pray to the Lord.
For people harmed by corruption or misuse of public funds: that truth and fair remedies may restore what has been taken from them.
Let us pray to the Lord.
For those serving their neighbors despite exhaustion or danger: that they may receive support, safety, and endurance in hope.
Let us pray to the Lord.
For our parish: that we may take our civic duties seriously while giving God our deepest loyalty and each person the respect they deserve.
Let us pray to the Lord.
For those who have died while serving others, and for all the faithful departed: that God may welcome them into lasting peace.
Let us pray to the Lord.
PRIEST · CONCLUDING PRAYER
Lord of all peoples, receive our prayers. Help us to act justly in public life and to serve you with undivided hearts. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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