Universal Prayer for Sunday and weekday Masses
Prayers of the faithful
These prayers are exactly what their name suggests – prayers of the gathered faithful. In praying this prayer, the faithful are carrying out their role of praying for the entire world as well as for the needs of the local community. No two congregations will have exactly the same prayers, since their perception of the world's needs and of the local community will vary. Therefore they are written anew for each Sunday and weekly celebrations.
25th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday September 22 to Saturday September 28
24th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday September 15 to Saturday September 21
23rd Week in Ordinary Time
Sunday September 8 to Saturday September 14
21st Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday August 25 to Saturday August 30
The approaching Sunday is Social Justice Sunday in Australia.
There is a set of prayers for Australia and one beyond Australia.
The theme this year is Truth and Peace: A Gospel Word in a Violent World.
– Fr Maurice Shinnick