Special Universal Prayers

Universal Prayers for schools amid COVID-19 pandemic (posted 8-11-20)

For the Church, may the Holy Spirit continue to strengthen and uphold her in this time of trial, let us pray to the Lord.
For civic leaders and school administrators grappling with back-to-school issues in the shadow of the coronavirus, may the Holy Spirit guide them in their decision-making, let us pray to the Lord.
For teachers and all school staff, may the grace and peace of Christ give them strength and comfort throughout this school year, let us pray to the Lord.
For parents struggling with the uncertainties surrounding the education of their children this coming fall, may the Holy Family help them in choosing what is best for their families, let us pray to the Lord.
For parents experiencing financial and emotional stress due to the COVID-19 pandemic, may our gracious Lord assist them in providing for the needs of their families, let us pray to the Lord.
For students attending school this fall in whatever manner – in person or at home and online, may they grow in wisdom and grace through the love of God, let us pray to the Lord.
For students anxious about the start of school this fall, may the Good Shepherd calm their turmoil and keep them free from fear, let us pray to the Lord.
For the whole world, may the Lord look upon us in his mercy and bring an end to the sickness and divisiveness brought about by COVID-19, let us pray to the Lord.

For the sustained conversion of all members of the Church to hearts and souls that fully reject all racism, let us pray to the Lord.
For the guidance of the Holy Spirit in the Church's public witness and commitment to ending racism, let us pray to the Lord.
For an end to the evil and deep-seated sin of racism throughout the world, let us pray to the Lord.
For all who have suffered, and continue to suffer, from the violence to human dignity inherent in racism, let us pray to the Lord.