Prayer of the Faithful
For 12th April 2026
Divine Mercy Sunday
Introduction

Today, on this Second Sunday of Easter, the Church celebrates Divine Mercy Sunday-and it is also Family at Mass Sunday. The Risen Lord stands among us, not to condemn but to offer peace. He shows us His wounds, the price of our salvation, and invites us, like Thomas, to move from doubt to faith. As we begin this Mass, let us open our hearts to the boundless mercy of God, confessing our sins and trusting in His forgiveness.

Prayer of the faithful

Celebrant : Having received the Lord's peace, let us now present our petitions to the Father of mercies. With confidence in His love, let us pray.

Response : Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

  1. For our Holy Father Pope Leo, for all Bishops, Priests, and Deacons: that they may be faithful and compassionate stewards of God's mercy, bringing healing and hope to all they serve, we pray to the Lord.

  2. For the leaders of nations and all in authority: that, touched by Divine Mercy, they may pursue justice, peace, and reconciliation, especially in the war-torn Middle East, where violence, injustice, and suffering prevail, we pray to the Lord.

  3. For our families: that they may become living witnesses of God's mercy through the practice of forgiveness and reconciliation, and through the boundless love shared in our homes, we pray to the Lord.

  4. For our parish community: that, like the first Christians, we may devote ourselves to the apostles' teaching, fellowship, and the breaking of bread, and share our resources so that no one among us is in need, we pray to the Lord.

  5. For those who have strayed from the faith, for those struggling with doubt, and for all we hold in our hearts: that the Risen Lord may strengthen their belief and grant them the grace of conversion, we pray to the Lord.

(Let us now pray silently for our own personal intentions and for the needs of our community…… we pray to the Lord.)

Celebrant : Merciful Father, you have shown us the depth of your love in the Passion and Resurrection of your Son. Hear the prayers we offer in faith, and pour out your mercy upon us. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.