Prayer of the Faithful
For 29th June 2025


Introduction:

Commentator : Today, we celebrate the solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, pillars of the Church who bore fearless witness to Christ and laid down their lives for the Gospel. Their example calls us to live with courage, faith, and missionary zeal. Today our Archdiocese celebrates Laity Sunday -- let us remember that every baptized believer shares in this apostolic mission. We pray especially for our lay leaders -- heads of cells and associations --that, like these saints, they may serve with humility, fidelity, and the heart of Christ, the true Servant-Leader. Let us now prepare our hearts to worship the Lord in spirit and truth.

Prayer of the faithful

Celebrant : Let us now come before our Heavenly Father with confidence, placing all our needs before Him as we pray:

Response : Lord, hear our prayer.

  1. For the Church: We pray for Pope Leo, our Bishops, Priests, and Religious-that, inspired by Saints Peter and Paul, they may lead with holiness and zeal, empowering the laity to serve faithfully in the Lord's vineyard, we pray to the Lord .... Response

  2. For Civil Leaders: May those in public office follow Christ's example of servant leadership, governing with integrity, wisdom, and genuine care for the people entrusted to them, we pray to the Lord .... Response

  3. For Our Parish: Grant our Parish Pastoral Council, Small Christian Community leaders, and members of Parish Council Of Associations the grace to work in unity, building a truly synodal Church-marked by communion, participation, and mission. we pray to the Lord .... Response

  4. For Vocations to Service: 'The harvest is plentiful, but the labourers are few.' Stir the hearts of many to answer the call to serve our parish with joy and dedication, fulfilling our mission: 'Together toward fullness of life in openness and involvement,' we pray to the Lord .... Response
(Pray for community and personal needs.... we pray to the Lord....)

Celebrant :
God our loving Father, we thank you for your immense love. Give us the grace that we may all do our part in working for the kingdom of God. We make this prayer through Christ our Lord. Amen.