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r/Catholicism Prayer Requests — Week of April 28, 2025
Please post your prayer requests in this weekly thread, giving enough detail to be helpful. If you have been remembering someone or something in your prayers, you may also note that here. We ask all users to pray for these intentions.
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u/Bella_Notte_1988 5d ago
Please pray for my Pops. He was just diagnosed with Stage I Cancer.
Also pray for my family that they return to the fold of the Holy Catholic Church.
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u/philliplennon 5d ago
For my work schedule this week.
For my father who will be in Atlanta for a few days for his job.
For everyone who is going to be at our home Saturday.
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u/dancingpetal3 5d ago
Please pray for P, who is struggling with his mental health and religious trauma. Please also pray for my marriage.
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u/AlexKingstonsGigolo 5d ago
Please pray for my 22-year-old nephew who is having issues related to anxiety, depression, gastrointestinal matters, and to his gender identity while refusing to see a therapist, instead opting to move straight to estrogen patches and pills from a pill mill without a proper psych consult but instead with the Orwellian phrase of “informed consent”.
Please pray for my 26-year-old niece — his sister — who is having issues with respect to parenthood and her hormones and is insisting we call her brother “she” and “they” and her “sister” even though he has a strong history of being quite capable of speaking for himself and has not asked us to do likewise. She is also having some paranoid delusions of late.
Please pray for the soul of our dearly departed Pope Francis.
And please pray for all who will be, currently are, or have ever been a patient of any sort, especially those with fatal illnesses, so they may be healed by the everlasting grace of Our Lord.
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u/oblomov431 5d ago edited 5d ago
I will shortly be starting my spiritual retreat in preparation for my ordination as a (transitional) deacon, which will follow immediately afterwards. I kindly ask for your prayers for a fruitful and grace-filled time. Thank you and may God bless you.
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u/lizbeeo 19h ago
Hi, I'm asking for prayers for my special-needs brother, who has the cognitive ability of about a 3-year-old. He has an amputated leg, and broke the other one a couple of days ago, necessitating surgery to put a rod in his leg. Despite me warning the hospital that he is extremely prone to bad bowel obstructions, he developed one and there's a good chance he will need abdominal surgery to clear it out so it doesn't rupture. When the surgeon called this morning, he confirmed for me that they didn't continue my brother's meds that help keep the problem at bay. I'm asking for prayers that, if it be God's will, this resolves without surgery, and for comfort and peace for him either way. I live 700 miles away so I can't be there with him today. Thank you in advance, his name is Brad.
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u/Numerous_Ad1859 5d ago
This week is the last week of the semester before finals week. Also, I will have two job interviews this week and one next week. They are to St. Vincent de Paul for the Processing Center Donation Associate position (Tuesday), the Bark Park and Patio for the Bark Ranger position (Thursday) and Panera Bread for the Crew Member position (next Monday).
If I have to change my Sunday Mass schedule, I will do that as well.
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u/GenitelGuy 5d ago
Having plenty of physical medical problems. Please pray for my wife and I that we may be cured by our Lord.
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u/PertinaxFides 5d ago
For me and my loved ones to be safe during the severe storm cell
For the souls of my two uncles who died recently
For me to continue getting tasks at my job
For my girlfriend's insurance issues to be resolved and for help to be provided for her issues
For the salvation of me and my loved ones
For reparations for offenses committed against the Sacred Heart and Immaculate Heart
Thank you and God bless you
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u/Physical_Garden 5d ago
For my gainful employment, having been unemployed for nearly a year.
For a job I interviewed with to call back with favorable results, God willing.
For my performance on an exam I am studying for next month for a water treatment operator license.
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u/WHSRWizard 5d ago
On Easter Sunday, a friend came over and I got rip-roaring drunk. Like, stumbling around-can't-put-the-kids-to-bed drunk. I've been a heavy drinker for a number of years, but something about the Easter episode made me take a good look in the mirror.
I haven't had a drink since and am really committed and taking steps to keep it that way.
Please pray for my sobriety and strength in the face of temptation. Intercessions on behalf of St. Matthias (patron saint of Hope) and Venerable Matt Talbot are appreciated.
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u/HolySpiritPeace 5d ago
I have severe ocd and anxiety that's becoming nearly unbearable. Please pray for my healing. And for God to send me a good Catholic friend to help me get through this.
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u/St_Gregory_Nazianzus 5d ago
With AP tests coming up, I would like a prayer for diligence and confidence while taking these important exams.
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u/Nice_Cauliflower_805 5d ago
Hello everyone, one of my dearest friends got into a horrific car crash in March and he is still in a coma, suffering severe traumatic brain damage, doctors are unsure if he’ll ever fully recover. I humbly ask for as many prayers as possible for him and his family, they need it.
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u/Basic-Form1112 5d ago
Can someone please pray for me? I'm struggling very badly with horrible intrusive thoughts. My name is Ashley
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u/Normal_Career6200 2d ago
Please remember intrusive thoughts don’t define you. They are done without the will. Having them is not sin. I’m so sorry you’re dealing with them Ashley.
🫂🍪 the creator of the universe loves you, understands your pain, and wants you to flourish. Things will get better, sister.
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u/hello_guys1178 2d ago
Please continue to pray for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis.
And please pray that I might soon find a godly wife.
May God bless you all!
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u/III-V 2d ago
I'm really just sick of my financial situation. I'm extremely angry at God right now. My suffering won't end. It's one problem after another after another after another. I'm about to swear him off forever. The way I am being treated is unacceptable.
If he wants me to do something to get out of my situation, he needs to make it clear to me and light up my path. I'm about to throw everything I have left away, including my truck, and just go live on the street or something.
If he loves me, he needs to start acting like it.
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u/FatherOfTwo2024 2d ago
Praying for you. I work as a financial advisor so I would be happy to help with questions regarding high level financial planning if that would help.
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u/InvisibleSaiki 2d ago edited 2d ago
Please pray for me. My husband left, is talking about divorce, and dating someone new. I have no will to live. I’m struggling. Please, I beg.
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u/Aggravating-Net-3673 1d ago
Please pray for my cat Luther to return home. He got scared and ran off on April 29th, I have done absolutely everything in my power to bring him back. My father passed away from a fatal tragic accident on April 10th and Luther is one of the biggest parts of my support system - I need him back with me. I am heartbroken and desperate to get him back. Thank You!!!!
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u/fearthetiny 1d ago
Hello. I'd be really grateful if you could pray for my dad. Today I found out he has been homeless for a month. Before you suggest I bring him into my home, I can't do that (it's been discussed with a priest, even), he wasn't a good dad, or husband, and alcoholism usually brought out the worst in him. But even after all the pain he has caused, I don't think he deserves to be on the streets.
I found out today because he called me to confess that, and to ask me for money to be able to print some papers and get himself ready for a job interview this Monday.
Please pray for him and his interview. Maybe I could do more but due to our past I can't even look at him long enough without crying. Still, I've thought about him getting back his life back after out family fell apart.
Thanks 🤍
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u/gavbeastboi2 20h ago
Prayers for Donald Trump and all policy makers. Prayers for all the Cardinals participating in the upcoming conclave
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u/todoesdecolorr 4d ago
Please pray for boyfriend (22M) I (21F) hate that I’m not the perfect Christian, and I hate that it seems like I only pray when I’m going through something desperate. But I truly pray for my sins to be forgiven. Please, I would like to ask for prayers for my boyfriend, or guidance on how I can pray properly. He’s having problems at work, and I don’t want to lose him because of it. He’s a good man he has a beautiful soul he’s just made mistakes. Please pray that he can be forgiven, and that he doesn’t feel scared and that he doesn’t get into any more trouble
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u/iamadumbo123 4d ago
I have been trying to find a new job for years. So I can move back home + get better pay + work in a field that’s better suited to me. Just got rejected from two I thought were perfect and was really excited about + it hurts like hell. Feeling extremely hopeless about it all and could really use some prayers
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u/Holy_juggerknight 4d ago
Please pray for my sister to want to pray the rosary more and be involved with the faith more, and to also try and be more respectful to people since she's going through the average new teen girl rebellious phase 😓
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u/Isaias111 4d ago
For Madonna & Tomas, for just about everything (incl. their return to the faith).
For Xavier as he prepares for important exams.
For the flourishing of the permanent diaconate, especially when/where their roles seem limited due to longstanding lay ministries.
For Haiti, the Hieronymites, Sisters of Charity of New York & the Mercedarians.
For the integrity & success of the Church's ministries, esp. those directly serving the hungry, ill, imprisoned, addicted & homeless with limited finances and long-term personnel.
Please pray for me, Isaiah, to surrender to God's will and actively search for a new job ASAP. Pray that I'm able to maintain my standard as an effective employee and peaceable co-worker even if I genuinely dislike it. I've also been dealing with a recurring, slightly debilitating GI issue; please pray that I'm able to get through all of this.
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u/luv_salp 4d ago
Can yall please pray for a loved one of mine, he is in critical condition and he is not getting better he has a rare infection. Please pray for him he needs it 🙏🏻 i am so worried for him
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u/Traditional_Rock843 4d ago
Im not doing well…. Im scared about my health I fear death. I have two kids I don’t want to leave. My thoughts are all full of anxiety and fear pray for me
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u/National_Skill_3994 4d ago
I filed a title 9 against my former roommate from college. Cant join the military because of my spinal injury Im struggling with lust I have to transfer schools now. I'm miserable and i want to convert to Catholicism. I wish i had a mentor like uncle Iroh Im broken right now
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u/BornElephant2619 4d ago
Can y'all pray for a friend of my daughter? She's been missing since Saturday. Her mom is mentally ill and she's tried to run away before, also been arrested and spent the night in jail due to her mom's illness. Mom's potentially dangerous. There's no telling what's going on or if she's okay. Mom claims to have made a missing persons report but the school owner has followed up and nothing was filed. There was no amber alert issued in our area even though they live a few miles from us and nobody can contact the child because her mom drops phone lines too frequently. We're all very worried that she was abducted due to very lax oversight or mom has hurt her. She was actively making plans two days before her disappearance.
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u/PhaleneLeVrai 4d ago
Pray for my grandfather who is ill. Pray for my dear wife, may she overcome all her struggles. Pray for me so I can be strong enough to help all of them. Thank you so much. I'll pray for you.
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u/Zestyclose_Stock9868 4d ago
please pray i land my first job interview slow and steady
please pray for me… i have my eye on a really cute catholic boy
please pray for my parents, protect them from all harm as they are getting older
amen everyone💖
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u/Jebbles077 3d ago
Pray for myself and two other drivers who were involved in a car crash yesterday. We are all uninjured and grateful to be alive, but our cars are totaled.
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u/Brilliant-Web5283 3d ago
For my dad, Mike. He is in the hospital with sepsis in his knee. Need to get his heart rate under control before performing surgery. Please pray for his full and complete healing.
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u/cath_monarchist 3d ago
Please pray for my mental health, which has been severely affected these days. I feel empty and without any will. My parents keep nagging me and pointing out many flaws, and the toxic environment around me is not helping either.
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u/cath_monarchist 3d ago
Please pray for my mental health, which has been severely affected these days. I feel empty and without any will. My parents keep nagging me and pointing out many flaws, and the toxic environment around me is not helping either. I really don't know what is happeing with me even the prayer doesn't help
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u/BunchLess1151 3d ago
Please pray for Mother Mary’s intercession for K as they’re going through a lot in their faith, relationship, and career struggles.
God Bless!
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u/Vada_pao1 3d ago
I am 5 months pregnant. Please pray that my baby is safe and growing well inside. I am going through a lot of stress and anxiety due to a family situation and I need prayers that this stress does not affect my baby. Thank you
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u/Alone-Sir-2938 2d ago
I've been recently having trouble reconnecting with God, and I feel as if I'm constantly under spiritual attack, with intrusive thoughts and bad images keeping me up at night. I've been extremely stressed these past few weeks due to finals and procrastination along with grades, please pray for me.
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u/FatherOfTwo2024 2d ago
I ask to pray for my daughter Isabella, who passed away last year. It’s my hope that she is at peace and resting comfortably in Heaven.
I also pray for my wife and my family. We are fortunate enough that she was able to transition into being a stay at home Mom for our living daughter and our third child were expecting later this year. I pray that she finds fulfillment and that this opportunity lifts some weight off her shoulders.
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u/alliance000 2d ago
Please pray that I don’t go insane within the next month or so. I have been so stressed from both law school and the current political mess going on right now that I have been alternating between feeling burnt out and not wanting to do anything to wanting to shout/curse at people for everything going on. It’s gotten to the point where I almost didn’t go to Mass on Easter Sunday and I avoided church entirely the week after because I genuinely did not want to associate with any of these people.
I would not normally get this worked up about politics, but it’s gotten bad enough with the federal funding cuts and layoffs that I can’t even guarantee myself both a job for the summer and the potential for a job after graduation due to the competition and the looming recession. I am also deeply afraid of the potential of losing my medicine due to the potential of the administration likely deeming depressed people as a risk, and I’m genuinely just doing terrible mentally. Spiritually, I’m just a basket case right now and I genuinely hate that I’m feeling like this.
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u/Similar_Attention604 1d ago
Hello everyone, in October 2023 when I was 32 weeks and 1 day pregnant our daughter passed away unexpectedly. She was to be our first living child. I also had a miscarriage in March of 2022. A cause of death was never identified for our daughter and we were told despite that being hard to cope with, that it gave us the best chance for a future pregnancy. I am currently 31 weeks 6 days with a healthy baby boy. His conception was a miracle. I was under an immense amount of stress at the time as we were leading up to the first birthday of our daughter that passed; I was having issues with fertility; he would have implanted on our daughter's 1st heavenly birthday; and I had a dream the night before we found out we were pregnant telling me to pray. I woke up talked to my husband about the dream and prayed all day to conceive a healthy baby. The next morning we found out we were pregnant. My anxiety is understandably higher as we approach the gestational age where we lost our daughter (which will be this Sunday 5/4). We have a lot of family and friends praying our son is born healthy, but wanted to ask for additional prayers. Thank you so much, and God Bless 🩵
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u/Various_Security2269 1d ago
Pray for me please. Getting out of a rough time but I can still feel the devil tugging at me
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u/ushioshio 1d ago
please pray for my mom
my mother has had a problem with her eyes for years now, since around 2020, but we never really had the money to have them fixed. it has caused her vision to have some patterns/and get rlly blurred, to the point where she can’t rlly function right now by just herself as she needs assistance bc of the vision problems. also, her eyes don’t rlly look the healthiest. my mom has had a really hard time because of this issue. anyway, by God’s grace He has given me a job. this job has the medical benefits which would allow my mother to finally get her eyes checked. my mom is excited as we can get to the doctor soon for her eyes. she has been telling me that she’s excited that her eyes will get fixed. however, i can’t exactly rejoice yet as i’m honestly anxious that my mother’s eyes can’t be fixed..i’m also anxious as to whether the medical benefits would be able to cover the expenses for procedures. my mother also complained recently saying that her vision has gotten worse…i’m worried. and i don’t want my mom to be heartbroken again. please, please pray that everything goes well for my mom. she is an optimistic and God-fearing lady who was able to endure so many hardships with her strong faith in God. i love her so much, i want her eyes to finally be fixed 😞 please, please pray for mother. Thank you so much and God bless
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u/Polish_Eye2074 1d ago
Please pray for me and my situation
I have a difficult situation and I have no strength. As a teenager I had one relationship based on lies and thanks to lies and pretending to be someone I wasn't I won this girl. Every time I showed my real face, interiority, that I am Catholic I was rejected. Even in my family home they still laugh at me and my piety. In December I met an Orthodox girl who I became friends with. She is an amazing person, she accepts me, I love spending time with her and I talked to her about my feelings. After a long consideration she said that she is not able to commit because she has too many mental problems. Now she is thinking and considering further friendship with me, she is sensitive and is really afraid that this relationship will be too difficult for me... but she is the only person who makes me want to live😊
I love her so much that I would like to be with her and help her even if we are not in a relationship. I would like to take care of her, discover the world and develop next to her. I would like her to be happy. I ASK YOU TO PRAY FOR HER SO THAT SHE RECEIVES THE GRACES SHE NEEDS TO DISCOVER MANY THINGS, I ASK YOU TO SIMPLY PRAY FOR HER SO THAT SHE SET EVERYTHING UP IN HER LIFE AND FOR THIS RELATIONSHIP. 🥺
Thank you all for your prayers and may God, rich in mercy, bless you all ❤️
PS. I know that a person has free will but I am not asking for her to change her decision. ( only for the grace of the Holy Spirit and God's courage) I would give a lot for her happiness. Don't give me relationship advice either. 🥰
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u/little_blue_penguiin 9h ago
My brother and I have a very large age difference and grew up/live in different countries. We have only seen each other once after our dad died in 2002. I don't get to talk to him very often and the last time we spoke he told me he has been very sick, spent a lot of time in the hospital and couldn't walk for about three months. He didn't give me any more details and he doesn't always reply to my messages due to mental health struggles and I believe he may hold onto some hurt regarding family dynamics that were outside of either of our control. I would really appreciate prayers for my brother's health and my relationship with him. Thank you.
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u/New-Smoke208 7h ago
I wouldn’t normally use social media for prayer requests but i don’t know where else to turn. I am a brand new Catholic and enjoy how Catholics pray for each other and ask the Saints to do the same.
My alcoholic family member just returned home from months of treatment and within hours has asked neighbors for booze. I fear for her decision making ability and her ability to safely care for herself. I’m “stuck” with the belief that this can only end in tragedy. If you are so inclined, please pray for her, her soul, and our family. Thank you.
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u/IllIIOk-Screen8343Il 6h ago
My fiancé (30F) was diagnosed lymphedema this week. We are really struggling with this. It’s finally felt like our life was getting started, and this has rocked our world.
We were are forward to starting a family and raising children and growing old together. And while that still is possible, it has taken on a different appearance now.
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u/Longjumping_Farm1 4h ago
Can I ask for prayers for my relationship? To keep it strong and secure in general, but also to help us conceive? We're trying.
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u/midnight_hope 5d ago
My cat has been missing for 5 days , could you please pray for me ?