Prayer of the Faithful
For 9th November 2025
Introduction

As we gather for Mass this Sunday, we reflect on the importance of family. The saying, "the family that plays together, stays together," reminds us that spending quality time together-through games, sports, and shared activities-builds a strong family foundation. These moments foster communication, trust, and emotional support, creating lasting memories and a stability that helps us navigate life's challenges.

Penitential Rite

  1. For the times we have prioritized work over our families, forgive us. Help us to choose meaningful conversations and activities.
    Lord, have mercy.

  2. For the times we have ignored our parents or resisted family time, forgive us. Teach us to be open to planning and participating in family activities with joy.
    Christ, have mercy.

  3. For the moments we have focused only on financial, career, or educational goals, forgive us. Help us to cherish the lighter moments of laughing, playing, and being together.
    Lord, have mercy.

Prayer of the faithful

Celebrant : Trusting in the Lord who purified the Temple, let us pray that our lives and our homes may be built on the firm foundation of His love and justice.

Response : Lord hear our prayer.

  1. For the Holy Church, our Pope, Bishops, Priests, and all Consecrated Religious: That they may work together in unity under the love of Christ the Lord, we pray to the Lord.

  2. For our government and civic leaders: May they be inspired by Christ's zeal to cleanse our society of corruption and injustice, to build a community where God's presence is honoured in all, we pray to the Lord.

  3. On this 'Violence-Free Family Day,' we pray that all families may be sanctuaries of peace and respect. May those affected by violence find comfort and healing, may those who aid them be strengthened, and may we all work to build a culture of non-violence, we pray to the Lord.

  4. For all families: Lord, help us to realize the importance of spending quality time together-playing games, sharing meaningful conversations, and finding joy in life's lighter moments, 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 : Lord, source of all holiness, with the zeal of Christ who purified your temple, purify our hearts and our homes. Make them sanctuaries of prayer where your justice and compassion reign forever. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.