Prayer of the Faithful
For 23rd November 2025
Introduction

Today, we celebrate the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. The world often sees a king in terms of earthly power, wealth, and glory. But when we gaze upon our King, we see Jesus: crowned with thorns, clothed in mock purple, and enthroned upon the cross.

He is a King-not of dominion, but of love and mercy. Throughout His life, He taught, He healed, and He lifted up the poor and the outcast. And from the cross, He showed the ultimate forgiveness, praying for those who persecuted Him.

As we gather to offer this Eucharist, let us honour Christ our King by committing ourselves to embody His qualities of truth, peace, and selfless love.

Prayer of the faithful

Celebrant : As we conclude this liturgical year by celebrating the feast of Christ the King, let us confidently place our petitions before Him, for He knows our needs and answers the longing of every heart. Let us pray together, saying,

Response : Lord hear our prayer.

  1. For the Church: That our Pope, Bishops, Clergy, and all Religious may lead with the humility of Christ the Servant-King, advancing God's kingdom of justice, mercy, and peace, we pray to the Lord.

  2. For the Nations: That world leaders may turn from power struggles and be inspired by Christ to work for lasting peace, unity, and the protection of human dignity for all, we pray to the Lord.

  3. For the Oppressed and the Vulnerable: For all who are afflicted in mind, body or spirit, and for the forgotten; that they may find healing, comfort, and hope in the compassionate heart of our King, we pray to the Lord.

  4. For Our Stewardship: That we may grow in reverence for God's creation, working together to preserve the earth and protect its resources as a sacred trust for future generations, we pray to the Lord.

  5. For the Departed: That our beloved deceased, especially those who have no one to pray for them, may be welcomed by the King of Eternal Life into His heavenly kingdom of light and peace, 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 : God, our Eternal Father, we thank you for the love and mercy with which Jesus, our King, reigns over us. Grant that the prayers we have offered in faith may bring us the grace to follow His example, so that we may one day share in His eternal kingdom. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.