The Pope, Bishops, Priests, Deacons and Lay Ecclesial Ministers

For Pope Francis, that our Heavenly Father may gift him with deep wisdom and familial love as he calls the Church to reverence marriage and the family. Let us pray to the Lord.

For our bishop (name here), that he may proclaim the beauty and freedom of God’s design for married love to the men and women of our diocese. Let us pray to the Lord.

For the bishops, that they may courageously lead the Church to promote and strengthen marriage and the family within a secular culture that does not appreciate the goodness and beauty of Christian marriage. Let us pray to the Lord.

For the bishops, that they may be emboldened in their teaching of Christ’s liberating truth about marriage as designed by the Creator. Let us pray to the Lord.

For priests and deacons, that the Holy Spirit may empower them to teach God’s design for life and love. Let us pray to the Lord.

For our priests and deacons, that the Holy Spirit may help them to lead men and women to embrace the gift of the sacrament of marriage within the Church. Let us pray to the Lord.

For lay ecclesial ministers, that the Holy Spirit may encourage and strengthen them to share God’s truth about marriage and family life with all to whom they minister. Let us pray to the Lord.

For lay ministers, that the Lord God will empower them to speak His truth about the nature of marriage as the permanent union between one man and one woman. Let us pray to the Lord.

For Church leaders, that they may be guided by the Holy Spirit to continue to proclaim the unique meaning of marriage between a man and a woman as a sign of Christ and His Bride, the Church. Let us pray to the Lord.

For Pope Francis, bishops, priests, and all the faithful, that we may be strengthened by the grace of the Holy Spirit to continue proclaiming the dignity of all human life from conception to natural death, the unique meaning of marriage, and the importance of religious liberty for all. Let us pray to the Lord.

Church / Parish Community

For our parish, that the families who come to Mass might feel our love, welcome and gratitude for the gift of their presence here. Let us pray to the Lord.

For our parish, that we might foster a renewed celebration of the gift of marriage and family, and encourage all to celebrate the beauty of this sacrament. Let us pray to the Lord.

For our parish and community: may we promote and defend the beautiful gift of marriage and the dignity of all human life from conception to natural death. Let us pray to the Lord.

For all married couples and families in our parish and community: may they strive daily to witness to the love of God as they build a domestic church established in His name. Let us pray to the Lord.

For our parish and community: so that, as a family of families, we may find ways to care for our married couples and support the families among us who are the domestic church. Let us pray to the Lord.

For the Church, the Bride of Christ, that she may continue to proclaim the love of Jesus her Spouse to the world through the living witness of married couples. Let us pray to the Lord.

Government Officials and Public Policy

For the President of the United States and government leaders, that God the Father may gift them with a profound reverence for the sacred role of parents and help them enact laws which safeguard the bond between parents and their children. Let us pray to the Lord.

For policy makers in our nation, that their decisions may be guided by the Holy Spirit to always prioritize the role of the family. Let us pray to the Lord.

For our parish and our country, that we will become ever more aware of the dignity of all human life from conception to natural death, the beauty of God’s plan for marriage, and the significance of full and authentic religious liberty. Let us pray to the Lord.

For all those who serve us in elected office, that they uphold and enact laws and policies that promote and preserve the dignity of marriage as the permanent, faithful, and exclusive union of a man and a woman. Let us pray to the Lord.

For all those who serve us in elected office, that they enact laws and policies that uphold the sanctity of human life from conception to natural death, the dignity of marriage as the permanent, faithful and exclusive union of a man and a woman, and authentic liberty for all. Let us pray to the Lord.

Seeking, Discerning, or Preparing for Marriage

For all people whose deep desire to love and to be loved in the vocation of marriage has not been fulfilled: may God give them strength, patience, and trust that their lives are already fruitful in love as they generously collaborate with Him each day. Let us pray to the Lord.

For couples considering marriage, that they may welcome the Lord God into their relationship to discern His will for them. Let us pray to the Lord.

For couples considering marriage, that the Holy Spirit may help them open their hearts and minds to God’s design for life and love. Let us pray to the Lord.

For couples considering marriage, that the Holy Spirit will lead them to understand the value and importance of marrying in the Church. Let us pray to the Lord.

For engaged couples, that they may provide a witness to the truth of committed married love in the world. Let us pray to the Lord.

For engaged couples, that they may grow in the virtues of faith, chastity, fidelity, and charity. Let us pray to the Lord.

For engaged couples, that, amid the busyness of planning for their wedding day, they may take time to prepare their hearts for the Sacrament of Marriage. Let us pray to the Lord.

For engaged couples, that they discern the Sacrament of Marriage with an openness of heart to God’s will for their family. Let us pray to the Lord.

For all couples preparing for the sacrament of marriage: may this time of engagement deepen their faith, hope, and love, and draw them closer to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the fount of life and holiness. Let us pray to the Lord.

For all those discerning their vocations: may they be guided by the Holy Spirit working in their hearts to recognize and respond to the call of God. Let us pray to the Lord.

For all those discerning a vocation to marriage: may they recognize the Holy Spirit working in their hearts and respond generously to the call of God. Let us pray to the Lord.

For all those who are preparing for marriage, that they may be surrounded by friends and witnesses who can help them discern and grow together. Let us pray to the Lord.

For all those discerning a vocation to the priesthood, consecrated life, or marriage, that the Lord guide their hearts and make His will clear for their lives. Let us pray to the Lord.

For our parish family, especially those preparing for their own wedding day, that they may understand well the dignity and responsibilities of the marriage covenant and family life. Let us pray to the Lord.

Married Couples

For all couples celebrating a wedding anniversary this month, that their love for each other may continue to grow strong. Let us pray to the Lord.

For all newly married couples beginning their life together, that they may have divine assistance at every moment, the constant support of family and friends, the rich blessing of children, a warm love reaching out to others, and good health until a ripe old age. Let us pray to the Lord.

For married couples, that they might give witness to the truth and beauty of God’s design for married love and in doing so, be an instrument for the conversion of others. Let us pray to the Lord.

For married men and women, that their spousal union will reveal Christ’s love to their family, friends and neighbors. Let us pray to the Lord.

For married couples, that Christ may lead them to understand the gifts of sacrifice and forgiveness as they grow in their love for each other. Let us pray to the Lord.

For married men and women, that God may give them the grace to welcome new life into their families. Let us pray to the Lord.

For married couples, that they may look to St. Joseph and the Blessed Mother as their patrons for establishing holy families filled with faith, hope and love. Let us pray to the Lord.

For married couples, that when they bring children into the world, they may grow in their understanding that their home is a “domestic church,” and that the Catholic faith is born and nurtured in the home. Let us pray to the Lord.

For married men and women, that they may be open to accepting children from God. Let us pray to the Lord.

For all married couples, may their lives witness to the beauty of married life as a participation in God’s love, and inspire courage in those discerning their vocation. Let us pray to the Lord.

For all married couples, that they may strive daily to faithfully and lovingly live out their marriage promises, bearing witness to the love God has for each of us. Let us pray to the Lord.

For all married couples whose lives witness to the greatness of God’s love and faithfulness towards each one of us: may they persevere in their commitment, particularly through their struggles. Let us pray to the Lord.

For couples who learn and use Natural Family Planning, that in their faithfulness to God’s design for married love they would experience peace and a renewal of their love. Let us pray to the Lord.

For all married couples, that they continue to live their vocation of love as an example to their families and to the world of God’s faithful, fruitful, and lasting love. Let us pray to the Lord.

For all married couples, that they may encounter Christ in the daily living of their marriage. Let us pray to the Lord.

For married couples, that they may reflect the love of the Trinity in their homes, to their families, and to their friends. Let us pray to the Lord.

For the married couples in our community, that they may make a sincere gift of themselves to one another and to their children, to be transformed through the power of the cross. Let us pray to the Lord.

For husbands and wives, that they would see themselves as stewards of their family, their home, and their possessions. Let us pray to the Lord.

Marriages Experiencing Difficulties or Facing Challenges

For married couples experiencing difficulties in their relationship, that they may persevere and grow in love and faithfulness to each other. Let us pray to the Lord.

For all those suffering from troubled or wounded marriages: may they come to know healing and forgiveness through the Father’s endless love. Let us pray to the Lord.

For all couples struggling in their marriages, may they entrust themselves and their family to the loving hands of God, the Creator and source of Love. Let us pray to the Lord.

For all those suffering from troubled or broken marriages, that they may be fortified by the grace of the sacrament they have received in matrimony and obtain the assistance they need for healing. Let us pray to the Lord.

For all married people who have experienced a separation: may they experience God’s love and healing and discover that He still has a beautiful plan for their lives. Let us pray to the Lord.

For those who have lost a spouse, that the tender compassion of the Father and the Blessed Mother would console them in their time of grief and bring them peace that surpasses all understanding. Let us pray to the Lord.

For all married couples struggling to have a child, that the Lord grant them peace and comfort, trust in his Providence, and renewed strength in their love. Let us pray to the Lord.

For all those longing to welcome a child through adoption: may the Lord guide their journey to parenthood and grant them peace along the way. Let us pray to the Lord.

For all couples caring for their aging parents, that they would receive the gifts of wisdom and understanding to continue in this service. Let us pray to the Lord.

For all couples who do not know God: may they hear the good news that He wants to help them love as they desire to love. Let us pray to the Lord.

Parents

For the parents of teenagers, that they would be given grace, patience, and understanding as they guide their children towards adulthood. Let us pray to the Lord.

For the parents of toddlers and little children, that the Holy Family might help them model joy, patience, and enduring hope for these early years. Let us pray to the Lord.

For parents of children with special needs, that they might find respite in difficult moments and the presence of Christ in the Eucharist to nourish them and their children. Let us pray to the Lord.

For parents of children with disabilities, that their community would model the welcoming and inclusive ministry of Jesus, seeking always to see the image of God in every person. Let us pray to the Lord.

For parents who fear they do not belong in mass with their children, that they would know our love and the love of Jesus who invites the little children to him. Let us pray to the Lord.

For all parents who struggle alone to raise their children, that God will give them the strength of the children of God and the support of his holy Church. Let us pray to the Lord.

For single parents, that they might receive a double portion of the Lord’s strength and comfort. Let us pray to the Lord.

For parents tempted to give up, that God might give us the wisdom and determination to support and sustain them. Let us pray to the Lord.

For parents who mourn the death of a child, that they may be given the strength and courage to face the future, and that they may be understood and blessed. Let us pray to the Lord.

For parents whose children are questioning their faith, that the Holy Spirit might grant them wisdom to respond in gentleness and love. Let us pray to the Lord.

For parents whose children have left the faith, that through the intercession of St. Monica, they would be inspired to continue in fervent prayer and entrust their children to God’s providence. Let us pray to the Lord.

For every unmarried father and mother, and for their children, that, with God’s grace, their love might bind them together and truth might preserve and protect them. Let us pray to the Lord.

New or Expecting Parents

For husbands and wives who have recently experienced the birth of a child, that the Lord of Life may bless and supply them with all they need to nurture their child. Let us pray to the Lord.

For new mothers and fathers, that the Holy Spirit may inspire extended family, friends and neighbors to lend a helping hand. Let us pray to the Lord.

For all expectant mothers and fathers as they prepare to welcome the gift of life: may they be encouraged and supported in their roles as first educators of their children and primary models of Christian living. Let us pray to the Lord.

For all couples facing unexpected pregnancies: may the Lord give them peace, hope, and love for their child and each other through our support. Let us pray to the Lord.

For all mothers, particularly those who are with child, that they may be supported by loved ones and warm friends, and that they may be understood and blessed. Let us pray to the Lord.

For expectant mothers, that they may receive the gifts of patient endurance and  joyful hope. Let us pray to the Lord.

For expectant mothers and the fathers of unborn children, that they might rejoice in the noble vocation which God has given them. Let us pray to the Lord.

For mothers and fathers who await the birth of their child, that God might fill their hearts with an ever-deepening love each day. Let us pray to the Lord.

For mothers and fathers who for the first time hold a child in their arms, that they might be transformed by the wonder they embrace. Let us pray to the Lord.

For fathers, especially those who are very young, that through the intercession of Saint Joseph, they might assume the great responsibility which God has given to them. Let us pray to the Lord.

For families whose unborn child is not expected to live long; may they find strength and peace in the support of others and know the nearness of Jesus. Let us pray to the Lord.

For all expectant families at Mass today, that we might rejoice with them in the gift God brings us through their love. Let us pray to the Lord.

Mothers

For young mothers everywhere, and especially those who are tempted to despair, that through the child they carry deep within, they might know hope and joy. Let us pray to the Lord.

For mothers, especially those facing fear, depression or despair, that the new life of their child may touch them with the eternal love of God. Let us pray to the Lord.

For young mothers tempted to abort their child, that God’s grace might give them the wisdom and fortitude to preserve the gift they carry within them. Let us pray to the Lord.

For each mother who has miscarried, that her love for the child of her womb might deliver her from grief and join her to the hope of the Cross of Christ. Let us pray to the Lord.

For all mothers mourning the loss of their child through a pregnancy loss, that they may grieve and find healing and be reminded of the spiritual connection they will always have with their child. Let us pray to the Lord.

For all mothers – biological mothers, godmothers, grandmothers, stepmothers, birth mothers, adoptive mothers, foster mothers, spiritual mothers, and those who mother others in any way, that they may be supported and encouraged in their special vocation of love. Let us pray to the Lord.

For all mothers awaiting the birth of their children, that the Lord protect them and bring their babies to safe delivery. Let us pray to the Lord.

For mothers facing unexpected pregnancies, that they may find strength and courage in the example of our Blessed Mother. Let us pray to the Lord.

For mothers who mourn the loss of a child, that they may find peace and consolation in the hope of eternal life. Let us pray to the Lord.

Infertile Couples

For married couples experiencing difficulty achieving pregnancy, that they will be given the graces to understand God’s plan for their spousal love. Let us pray to the Lord.

For infertile married couples, that they may gain a renewed trust in the Lord, that He may reveal His will to them. Let us pray to the Lord.

For infertile married couples, that our Heavenly Father may comfort their hearts and help them discern how to share their spousal love in their community. Let us pray to the Lord.

For all couples bearing the cross of infertility: may they be comforted by the maternal embrace of the Mother of God and be blessed with spiritual fruitfulness. Let us pray to the Lord.

Families

For all families, that they may provide witness to God’s unconditional love. Let us pray to the Lord.

For families, that each member will be filled with hospitality and welcome the stranger into their homes. Let us pray to the Lord.

For families, that in model of the Holy Family, they may live in the example of Christ’s love. Let us pray to the Lord.

For families, that they may always live in the love of the Holy Trinity, and by doing so, be a light of God to the world. Let us pray to the Lord.

For mothers, fathers and children, that they may love and support each other as St. Paul had directed in holy harmony with each other. Let us pray to the Lord.

For all family members, that through their love and generosity with each other, they may foster vocations to the priesthood, religious life, marriage, and lay ecclesial ministry. Let us pray to the Lord.

For families who suffer due to illness, poverty, violence or other hardships, that they may be given hope, support and relief by their parish community. Let us pray to the Lord.

For families who open their homes and hearts to welcome children through foster care or adoption. That they might image the enduring love of God the Father for us his adopted children. Let us pray to the Lord.

For families who strive to understand and help their loved ones with mental illness, that they might find peace in Christ the Healer and support in our parish community. Let us pray to the Lord.

For the families who have lost a loved one to mental illness, that they may find comfort in trusting that your merciful love welcomes their ill loved one. Let us pray to the Lord.

For families who are grieving, that God the Father may comfort them and grant them joy in the hope for the eternal life of their beloved in Him. Let us pray to the Lord.

For the families of children with disabilities, that they would find a welcoming home with us in the Catholic Church. Let us pray to the Lord.

For families of people with disabilities, that their faith would continue to be a source of strength, communion, and hope. Let us pray to the Lord.

For our families, that they may be a source through which your love grows, welcome children, be a refuge for the suffering and the lonely, serve their community, and create and share beauty. Let us pray to the Lord.

For fruitful love, that all married couples who have shared in God’s creative work will enjoy the gift of their children and grandchildren. Let us pray to the Lord.

For all those suffering from troubled or broken marriages, especially children, that they will be assured of God the Father’s unfailing tenderness toward them. Let us pray to the Lord.

Children

For children, that they may be a source of blessings to their parents. Let us pray to the Lord.

For children, that the hearts of all people will cherish, value and protect them. Let us pray to the Lord.

For children, that they may maintain a childlike heart and joyfulness in order to further the kingdom of God. Let us pray to the Lord.

For children, that in the footsteps of Christ, we may treat them with love, kindness, and respect for their innocence. Let us pray to the Lord.

For children with disabilities, that they may be loved and cared for by their families and neighbors. Let us pray to the Lord.

For all children in foster care, that our community may welcome them into our families and show them the merciful love of the Father. Let us pray to the Lord.

For children with disabilities, that the Lord God may protect them and guide their parents in their care. Let us pray to the Lord.

For children who are sick, that the Holy Spirit will comfort them and strengthen their parents to help them. Let us pray to the Lord.

For children who are sick, that the Lord God will heal them and surround them with loving and competent physicians and nurses. Let us pray to the Lord.

For children who are suffering, that they may be helped by family and friends. Let us pray to the Lord.

Singles/Youth

For single people, that they may develop a deep understanding of self so that when God shows them their vocation, they may be able to give of themselves and follow Him. Let us pray to the Lord.

For young people, that Our Blessed Mother and St. Joseph will guide them to a deeper relationship with Jesus. Let us pray to the Lord.

For young people, that wise and faithful adults will help them understand and embrace Church teachings on chastity, marriage and family life. Let us pray to the Lord.

For single men and women, that they be granted the grace and strength to practice the virtues of chastity, temperance, and faithfulness in a time and culture that poses a threat to the Christian lifestyle. Let us pray to the Lord.

For single men and women, that Jesus the teacher may lead them to study, reflect on, and accept God’s plan for marriage and family life. Let us pray to the Lord.

For single people, that they might live chastely and love with upright and undivided hearts. Let us pray to the Lord.

For single men and women, that the Holy Spirit may give them the power to resist all forms of temptation and embrace in hope God’s design for marriage, life, and love. Let us pray to the Lord.

Grandparents

For grandparents and uncles and aunts, that their unconditional love might nurture and preserve the life of every unborn child. Let us pray to the Lord.

For grandparents who are raising their grandchildren, that God might sustain them and reward them for their goodness and faith. Let us pray to the Lord.

For elderly parents and godparents, that the love and respect of their children might sustain them and bring them joy. Let us pray to the Lord.

For grandparents, that through their prayers and example they might teach their grandchildren the goodness and beauty of living the Gospel of Life. Let us pray to the Lord.

Caregivers

For caregivers, that as they move through the times and seasons of their helping a loved one, they will know that their heavenly Father is with them every step of the way. Let us pray to the Lord.

For family caregivers, sometimes frightened or discouraged, that they may know that before the foundation of the world they have been loved by the same God who now asks them to help his beloved son or daughter. Let us pray to the Lord.

That family caregivers, in their many “different forms of service,” find courage and comfort through the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Let us pray to the Lord.

That all caregivers and care-receivers may take delight in each other, just as God – the Father, Son and Holy Spirit — takes delight in each of us. Let us pray to the Lord.

For Life

That the Catholic faith will awaken in the hearts of all Catholics a renewed sense of awe and gratitude for the gift of human life, and a renewed determination to protect all lives from conception to natural death. Let us pray to the Lord.

For those in the twilight of their lives, that their families and caregivers will cherish them and care for them with tender compassion, rejecting the false promise of assisted suicide. Let us pray to the Lord.

For all who live in nursing homes, and especially for those who are alone or in pain, that we might cherish the gift of their wisdom, and their enduring example of faith; We pray to the Lord.

For those with intellectual disabilities, that we might cherish the gifts God has given them, and in their lives hear the voice of our loving God. Let us pray to the Lord.

For women and men suffering after abortion: may the Church’s healing ministry help them find peace through God’s limitless mercy. Let us pray to the Lord.

For parents and grandparents who have lost a child through abortion, that God will console them in their grief and lead them to forgiveness and healing in Confession and through the Church’s Project Rachel Ministry. Let us pray to the Lord.

For all those who are suffering from physical or mental illness, for their spouses, families and caregivers, that through the intercession of Our Lady, may they find strength, peace and healing. Let us pray to the Lord.

For the respect and protection of the dignity of each human person from conception to natural death. Let us pray to the Lord.

For unborn children: may they be lovingly welcomed into this world by family, friends, and the local community. Let us pray to the Lord.

For all Catholics: may we be channels of God’s mercy by loving each person and celebrating the gift of his or her life. Let us pray to the Lord.

For our neighbors, coworkers, friends, fellow Christians, and all people, that they may increase their support for families and come to recognize that all human life is a gift from God and a reason for joy. Let us pray to the Lord.

Mental Health

For those who suffer with mental illness, that they may find the strength to seek help to begin healing and find peace in their lives, and understanding and acceptance from others. Let us pray to the Lord.

For all who have contemplated or attempted suicide, that the Holy Spirit would flood their hearts with the love of Christ and give them the strength to reach out for help. Let us pray to the Lord.

For all who feel lonely, isolated, anxious, or empty, that the Eucharistic Lord would fill their hearts with his presence and help them to encounter community. Let us pray to the Lord.

For all persons who face discrimination and stigma due to mental illness, that they will find welcome and inclusion as branches of Jesus’ vine. Let us pray to the Lord.

For all persons — who themselves or within their families live with mental and emotional crises, that the joy and love of Jesus may bring them comfort. Let us pray to the Lord.

For those who are in recovery and seeking treatments that enable them to return to full and rewarding lives, that they would find comfort in Christ who strengthens them. Let us pray to the Lord.

Domestic Violence

For all people in abusive relationships. May they experience God’s love and know that their abuse is not God’s will. May they find in our parish community the courage and support to seek help, find safety, and free themselves from domestic violence. Let us pray to the Lord.

For women and men who are victims of domestic violence, may God help them free themselves from abuse and live safely in the peace of Christ. Let us pray to the Lord.

For those who suffer domestic violence that they may know they are not alone, they are loved and help is only a phone call away. Let us pray to the Lord.