Prayers, Prayer Requests

May 13th, 2016 (Updated May 8th, 2026)

We add petitions as they come in. If you would like a request to be added to this list please send a message to our Contact page.

Pray As You Go: https://prayasyougo.org/ The daily prayer app.

The Pope Video May 2026: That everyone might have food - www.indcatholicnews.com/news/54908

Remember Me Memorial

St Paul's Cathedral is hosting the Remember Me Memorial - with pictures and messages of loved ones who have died in the UK from Covid-19. See: www.stpauls.co.uk/remember-me-memorial

Jonathan Roumie from The Chosen prays the Our Father in Aramaic - the language Jesus spoke: www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mWCVok38QQ

Hear the Our Father and Hail Mary in over 20 languages: www.indcatholicnews.com/news/44051

A Prayer for the Middle East

Holy Presence,
Source of Life beyond every name, every nation, every border-
We hold the Middle East in sacred light.

The mothers and fathers.
The children waking to sirens.
The elders who have seen too many wars.
The young who deserve futures filled with possibility, not fear.

Wrap every trembling heart in protection.
Guard the innocent.
Shield the vulnerable.
Comfort those who have lost homes, loved ones, or hope.

May wisdom rise in leaders.
May restraint override retaliation.
May courage mean choosing peace over pride.
May the ancient lands-so rich with history, faith, and devotion-
remember their deeper story of shared humanity.

For the Muslim families, the Jewish families, the Christian families-
for every tribe, every language, every lineage-
we affirm the truth that no life is expendable.

No child is an enemy.
No mother's tears are political.
Where there is hatred, breathe understanding.
Where there is vengeance, plant compassion.
Where there is despair, ignite a fierce and tender hope.

Strengthen aid workers.
Guide peacemakers.
Soften hardened hearts.
Interrupt violence before it spreads.

May humanity awaken.
May love prove stronger than fear.
May peace-real, lasting, just peace-
take root in the soil of this sacred region.

And may every soul there feel, even now,
that they are not forgotten…we are connected

Amen.
~ Rev Cynthia James

Action Prayer is love in action 10 May 2026 - with Judy Ann Masters

Our readings this weekend are preparing us for our upcoming Pentecost.

Jesus said he would give us an advocate, the 'Spirit of truth'. We are to receive and keep his commandments. Love him. Christ also said, '...the world can never receive since it neither sees nor knows him;' There's our challenge, how to: Love our neighbors as ourselves--if they can't perceive Christ. Part of that truth is us learning to love ourselves, so we can love others. A lifelong lesson. It takes the Spirit of truth helping us to see and accept Christ's love, so we can better see and share that love with our neighbours. Our Action Prayer is to renew within ourselves the Spirit of truth. Ask for guidance on how best to deal with a world that often doesn't perceive the Spirit of truth. It'll probably be creative and loving; reflective of Christ and your gifted abilities. Welcome inspiration.

PRAYER REQUESTS

Peace in Gaza, West Bank, Israel, Iran, Lebanon, Sudan, Ukraine, Russia, Yemen, Myanmar, Nigeria, DR Congo, Lebanon, Haiti.

Andrew Mather RIP

Colleen RIP

A friend with back trouble.

A friend struggling with difficult memories

For Mary who has had an EEG and is waiting for the results.

H recovering from surgery
Rebecca recovering from surgery
Bozena Siedlecka RIP
B with many problems

Carmen-Maria who is about to undergo chemotherapy. Praying for her speedy recovery.

Colman McCarthy RIP
Eleanor Spano Martin (Fr James Martin SJ's dear mother) RIP

Charlotte Barron RIP
Fleur Brennan RIP

Marsavion Miller in hospital