Prayer of the Faithful For 26th July 2026 Feast Of Saint Joachim and Anne Introduction Today's Gospel reminds us that the Kingdom of God is the greatest treasure we can have. As we celebrate the feast of St. Joachim and St. Anne, we pray for our families, especially parents, grandparents and the elderly. Let us bring our prayers before our loving Father. Prayer of the faithful Celebrant : Trusting in our Heavenly Father, who cares for us and hears our prayers, let us place our needs before Him. Response : Lord, in Your great mercy, hear our prayer. For the Church: For the Holy Father, Bishops, Priests, Religious and all the Faithful, that they may help others grow in faith and come closer to Christ, we pray to the Lord. For the World: On International Mangrove Day, we pray for the protection of mangrove forests and all of God's creation. May we learn to care for and protect the environment entrusted to us, we pray to the Lord. For Families: On this feast of St. Joachim and St. Anne, we pray for all families, especially parents and grandparents, that God may bless them with love, good health and strength, we pray to the Lord. For Those in Need: For all those facing difficulties, suffering or uncertainty, that God may protect them, give them strength and guide all concerned towards peace and a just resolution, 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 : Loving Father, hear the prayers we offer today. Help us to recognise the true treasures in our lives, remain faithful to You and live with love. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. Thanksgiving Prayer Heavenly Father, we thank You for Your love and care, for the gift of our faith, our families and the beauty of Your creation. Help us to value these blessings and care for one another. Through Christ our Lord.   Amen.