Prayer of the Faithful
For 18th October 2026
World Mission Sunday
Introduction

Today we celebrate the 100th World Mission Day. For a hundred years, the Church has prayed for and supported missionaries who spread the Good News. This year's theme, "One in Christ, United in Mission," reminds us that we are all called to share Jesus love with others. Let us join in this Holy Eucharist and pray that we may become faithful witnesses of Christ.

Prayer of the faithful

Celebrant : In today's Gospel, Jesus invites us to spread his love over all the earth. Let us bring our prayers before our loving Father and ask Him to help us live our faith and share His love with all.

Response : Lord, make us one in Christ and united in proclamation.

  1. For the Church: For the Holy Father, Bishops, Priests, Religious and Missionaries, that they may have the strength and courage to spread the Gospel and serve those in real need, we pray to the Lord .... Response

  2. For our Nation India: That people of all religions, cultures and languages may live in harmony, respect one another and work together for the good of all, we pray to the Lord .... Response

  3. For Missionaries and young Churches around the world: That God may protect them and bless their work of spreading the Good News, we pray to the Lord .... Response

  4. For the Pontifical Mission Organizations: That God may bless their work and help them support missionaries in sharing Christ's love with all people, we pray to the Lord .... Response

  5. For our Parish community: That we may share Jesus' love with our families and neighbours through our words and actions, we pray to the Lord .... Response

  6. For Community and Personal Needs: Let us pray in silence for our community and personal needs…(Pause), 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, Creator of us all, when fear overtakes us, remind us of your Son's words, "Why are you afraid, O you of little faith?" Hear our prayers, calm the struggles of our world, and help us to care for your creation. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.