Prayer For Lukewarm Catholics
SYMBOLS
[℣] Leader [℟] Response [Ⱥ] All together
SIGN OF THE CROSS
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
DEDICATION
Eternal and merciful Father, I thank YOU for the gift of YOUR Divine Son who suffered, died and rose for the salvation of all mankind. I also thank YOU for my Catholic faith and ask YOUR help to grow in faith, hope and love by prayer, by acts of mercy, sacrifice and penance, by reflecting on YOUR Word, and by frequent participation in the Holy Eucharist.
PRAYER
Heavenly Father, YOU know the depths of every heart and the quiet struggles that often go unseen. For those whose love for YOU has grown dim, whose prayers feel distant, and whose hearts feel heavy, I ask for YOUR gentle touch to awaken their spirit. Kindle in them a fresh fire of devotion—a hunger for YOUR Word, a joy in YOUR presence, and a courage to live their faith boldly. Let them remember YOUR sweet mercy, the beauty of the Sacraments, especially the Holy Eucharist, and the peace that comes from walking closely with YOU. Draw them back, not with fear, but with love so irresistible that they cannot but run into YOUR arms again.
Through Jesus Christ our Lord, and the intercession of our Blessed Mother. Amen.
CONCLUDE WITH PSALM 23 (Optional)
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He makes me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside still waters.
He restores my soul; he leads me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
Yes, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for you are with me; your rod and your staff, comfort me.
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup runs over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
[℣] May the divine assistance remain always with us, [℟] and may the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. [Ⱥ] Amen.
SIGN OF THE CROSS
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.