PRAYING WITH THE WORD OF GOD
Prayers of the Faithful for November 2, 2026
Prepare concise intercessions with the day’s reading references, remembering the Church, the world, those in difficulty, and your parish.
November 2, 2026
The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls' Day)
- First reading: Wisdom 3:1-9
- Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6
- Second reading: Romans 5:5-11 / Romans 6:3-9
- Gospel: John 6:37-40
USCCB calendar: permitted All Souls reading options ↗. This is an example selection, not a claim that every parish uses these readings.
Calendar used: United States · References, not full Lectionary texts. Check your diocese’s local observances.
Lectionary 668 example selection; confirm the parish choice. These are some permitted options, not the complete selection and not a prescribed Mass I/II/III sequence. This draft selects Romans 5:5-11.
Reading-based draft prepared with AI assistance. Review the text with the celebrant before Mass.
THE UNIVERSAL PRAYER
Universal Prayer for All Souls' Day
PRIEST · INTRODUCTION
Trusting in Christ’s promise of eternal life, let us pray for the faithful departed and for all who mourn.
Lord, hear our prayer.
For the Church, that she may faithfully intercede for the souls of the faithful departed and lead all to eternal life.
Let us pray to the Lord.
For world leaders and those in authority, that they may govern with justice and work toward peace and the common good.
Let us pray to the Lord.
For the sick and those near death, that Christ may ease their fear and sustain them with his peace.
Let us pray to the Lord.
For those who grieve the loss of loved ones, that Christ may comfort their sorrow and strengthen their hope in resurrection.
Let us pray to the Lord.
For our parish community, that God may strengthen our hope in Christ and our faithful prayer for the departed.
Let us pray to the Lord.
For all the faithful departed, especially those forgotten by others, that God may grant them mercy and eternal peace.
Let us pray to the Lord.
PRIEST · CONCLUDING PRAYER
Merciful Father, hear our prayers for the living and the dead. Strengthen our hope and grant the departed eternal peace. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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