Prayer of the Faithful
For 7th June 2026
Feast of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi)
Introduction

Today we celebrate the feast of Corpus Christi, which means the Body and Blood of Christ. On this special day, we thank Jesus for giving Himself to us in the Holy Eucharist. Every time we receive Holy Communion, Jesus comes to us with His love, strength and blessings. This feast reminds us to stay close to Jesus and to share His love with others through our words and actions.

Prayer of the faithful

Celebrant : Strengthened by the Body and Blood of Christ, let us bring our prayers before our loving Father.

Response : Loving Father, hear our prayer.

  1. For the Church: For the Holy Father, Bishops, Priests and all the faithful, that they may help others grow closer to Jesus through the Eucharist. On this Feast of Corpus Christi, we thank our Eucharistic Ministers for their faithful service, especially to the sick and housebound of our parish, we pray to the Lord .... Response

  2. For the World: For leaders of nations, that they may work for peace, justice and harmony among all people, we pray to the Lord .... Response

  3. For the Holy Father's Intention: For the value of sports, that through sports people may learn respect, friendship, teamwork and unity, helping to build a more caring and peaceful world, we pray to the Lord .... Response

  4. For the New Academic Year: For all schools, Managers, Principals, Teachers, Staff, Students and Parents, that this new academic year may be filled with learning, growth and God's blessings, we pray to the Lord .... Response

  5. For Farmers and Those in Need: For farmers awaiting good rains, and for all who are sick, lonely, poor or facing difficulties, that God may bless them with strength, hope and care, we pray to the Lord .... Response

  6. For Our Parish Community: For our parish families, children and youth, that the Eucharist may help us grow in faith, love and unity, we pray to the Lord .... Response
(Let us now pray in silence for our personal and community needs…… we pray to the Lord.)

Celebrant : Heavenly Father, hear the prayers we place before You. May the Body and Blood of Your Son nourish us in faith, strengthen us in hope and help us to share Your love with others. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Thanksgiving Prayer

Heavenly Father, we thank You for the precious gift of the Holy Eucharist. Thank You for giving us the Body and Blood of Your Son, Jesus Christ, as our spiritual food. May this gift strengthen our faith, deepen our love and help us to serve others with generous hearts. We make this prayer through Christ our Lord.   Amen.