Prayers of the Faithful
On this page you’ll find prayers of the faithful. Prayers of the faithful, also known as intercessions, are prayers offered during a religious service for the needs of the church, community, and world. They often include petitions for peace, justice, healing, and other concerns. These prayers are meant to bring people together in a shared expression of faith and to ask for God’s help and guidance in addressing the needs of the world. Prayers of the faithful can take many forms and can be adapted to fit the specific needs and concerns of a particular community or situation.You will receive photos of your printed prayer request placed on the Stone of Anointing; the place where Jesus’ body was prepared for burial after his crucifixion.
PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL
- Dear God, I pray for all those who are faithful to You and Your Word. Please bless them with Your love, grace, and protection, and give them the strength and courage to follow Your will for their lives. Help them to trust in Your plan and to find joy and peace in Your presence. Please use them to bring Your love and Your light to the world, and to be a shining example of Your faithfulness. Amen.
- Lord, I lift up all those who are faithful to You and Your Word. Please bless them with Your love, grace, and protection, and give them the strength and courage to follow Your will for their lives. Help them to trust in Your plan and to find joy and peace in Your presence. Please use them to bring Your love and Your light to the world, and to be a shining example of Your faithfulness. May their faith inspire and encourage others to turn to You and to trust in Your love. Amen.
- Lord of All, my Alpha and Omega, I come before You in all faithfulness, knowing that You and You alone are the solution to my problems. Bring me peace about the decisions I am facing and help me see Your hand in everything that I do. I’m here to serve you, Lord, and all I ask is that You make use of me. I trust You to guide me and to protect me. Amen.
SHORT PRAYERS FOR THE FAITHFUL
- Lord, bless those who are faithful to You.
- Protect and guide them in Your love and grace.
- Give them the strength and courage to follow Your will.
- Help them to trust in Your plan and to find joy in Your presence.
- Use them to bring Your light and love to the world. Amen.
PRAYERS FOR THE FAITHFUL FOR LENT
- Lord, during this season of Lent, we turn to You in repentance and humility. We confess our sins and ask for Your forgiveness. Please give us the strength and courage to follow Your will, and to live lives that are faithful and obedient to Your Word. Help us to trust in Your plan and to find joy and peace in Your presence. We pray for Your guidance and direction, and ask for Your blessings on our lives as we seek to grow closer to You. Amen.
- Dear God, as we journey through this season of Lent, we come to You in humility and repentance. We confess our sins and ask for Your forgiveness. Please give us the strength and courage to turn away from our old ways and to follow Your will for our lives. Help us to trust in Your plan and to find joy and peace in Your presence. We pray for Your guidance and direction, and ask for Your blessings on our lives as we seek to grow closer to You. May this season of Lent be a time of renewal and transformation for us, as we draw closer to You and to Your love. Amen.
PRAYER FOR A FAITHFUL DEPARTOR
- Dear God, we lift up the faithful departed, who have gone before us into Your loving embrace. Please grant them eternal rest and peace, and give them the joy and happiness that they deserve in Your presence. We pray for their families and loved ones, who are grieving their loss. Please give them comfort and peace, and help them to find hope and strength in Your love. We pray for Your guidance and direction, and ask for Your blessings on their lives. Amen.
- Lord our father, we remember and honor the faithful departed, who have left us to be with You. Please grant them eternal rest and peace, and give them the joy and happiness that they deserve in Your presence. We pray for their families and loved ones, who are grieving their loss. Please give them comfort and peace, and help them to find hope and strength in Your love. We pray for Your guidance and direction, and ask for Your blessings on their lives. May they find comfort in knowing that their loved ones are now with You in heaven. Amen.
PRAYERS FOR THE FAITHFUL FOR SUNDAY MASS
- Lord, we come to You in prayer today, asking for Your guidance and Your help. We pray for all those who are suffering, that You would bring them comfort and healing. We pray for those who are in need, that You would provide for their necessities and meet their every need. We pray for peace in our world, that Your love would bring an end to all violence and conflict. We pray for Your church, that You would bless it with Your presence and Your grace. We pray for all those who are lost, that You would guide them to Your love and Your truth. We pray for ourselves, that we would grow closer to You and to one another. Amen.
- Dear God, we come before You today with hearts full of faith and hope. We pray for all those who are suffering, that You would bring them comfort and healing. We pray for those who are in need, that You would provide for their necessities and meet their every need. We pray for Your church, that You would bless it with Your presence and Your grace. We pray for all those who are lost, that You would guide them to Your love and Your truth. We pray for ourselves, that we would grow closer to You and to one another. Please bless us with Your love and Your grace, and guide us in Your will for our lives. Amen.
PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL WEDDING
In the name of God, I pray for your protection over this couple. Bind them together in Your name, Lord and bring them an abundance of life that will see them through the good times and the bad. As they go forward in their new life together, I pray that You will show them the path You intend them to follow. Bring them peace as they follow You, O Lord, and may their love for You and for each other always remain strong, regardless of the circumstance. Help them to remember to turn to You when things seem bleak and bring them happiness and joy in all that they do. In Your Name we trust, Amen.PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL FOR STUDENTS
Dear Lord, I thank You for the opportunity to study and the ability to do so in accordance to Your Will. I ask that You create an environment conducive to study and aid me as I strive to serve You more each day. Let me be a shining light to others in my classroom. Thank You for your graciousness and for watching over me. Amen.PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL FOR SCHOOL
Father in Heaven, we pray to You today to make today a day of learning and of bearing witness for you, O Lord. Place this school under Your mighty protection and help us walk in Your perfect path as we go from class to class. Let us do Your Will, not ours, as we study today. Amen.PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL FOR FAMILY
God and Father of us all, we come before you to thank you for Your great mercy and goodness, shown to us. You have made a family in the Church, with strong bonds and an everlasting love. We pray that you make us a mirror of Your love, piety and justice in the world. Help us share your love within our families, loving with Your eternal love. Stir up the champions of the family that we may bear the message of Jesus Christ, that parents may exercise authority over their children and children obedience to their parents. In Your Name we trust, Amen.PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL FOR CHILDREN
Lord Jesus, I come to you in my time of need, to beg Your mercy for my children as they go forth into the world. Please look after them and surround them with your unbreakable hedge of protection. Keep them safe as they bear witness to Your all encompassing love and mercy. As these children are exposed to things in the world that they know are wrong, I pray for the strength to resist temptation and to stay strong in their faith in You, O Lord. Amen.PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL YEAR OF MERCY
Dear God in Heaven, we give thanks for the mercy you have shown us and fall upon our knees before you, asking that you consecrate each person here with the anointing of the Holy Spirit. Give us a year of Your grace and bring us, Your church, into your glory. Let us rise as Your visible face here on Earth, let us share the gift of your mercy and grace with everyone that walks the Earth. This we pray, in Jesus’ name, Amen.PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL FUNERAL
We give thanks for [INSERT NAME], and for the ways he/she touched each of our lives. He/she was a true faithful brother/sister in Christ. Lord, let us put aside our sorrow and rejoice with him/her as he/she is rejoicing in Heaven.BIBLE VERSES:
So that in Him in every respect you were enriched, in full power and readiness of speech (to speak of your faith) and complete knowledge and illumination. 1 Corinthians 1:5 And Whatever you ask for in prayer, having faith and really believing, you will receive. Matthew 21:22 My little children, do not let our love be in word and in tongue, but let it be in act and in good faith. 1 John 3:18Recently, we heard an inspiring story from a fellow believer, John, who reached out to share his miracle with us:
“My prayers came true! My dad was healed from stage 4 prostate cancer after submitting my prayer request. Glory to God! Your service brought me closer to Jesus Christ, making me feel his love and grace.”
Such stories remind us of the power of faith and prayer, and how our collective spirituality can make a profound difference.
What happens when you submit your prayer?
We will personally deliver your confidential prayer to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem.
We will place your prayer on the Stone of Anointing; the place where Christ’ body was laid down after being removed from the crucifix and prepared for burial.
We will light a candle on your behalf foot steps away from the Tomb of Jesus.
You will receive an email with photos of your printed prayer on the Stone of Anointing.
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You will receive photos of your printed prayer request placed on the Stone of Anointing; the place where Jesus’ body was prepared for burial after his crucifixion.
