Prayer for those Who Do Not Believe In Jesus
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, I lift up to YOU those whose hearts have not yet accepted YOUR merciful love through Jesus—the Way, the Truth and the Life. YOU see their doubts, their questions, and the burdens they carry. Surround them with the gentle presence of YOUR Holy Spirit, and let YOUR light shine into the places where there is uncertainty or pain. Open their eyes to see YOUR goodness in the beauty of creation, in acts of kindness, and in the quiet moments of life. Soften their hearts to receive YOUR grace, and place people in their path who reflect the compassion and truth of Jesus Christ. May they encounter YOUR love in a way that feels personal, undeniable, and life-changing. Until that day, help me to love them patiently, without judgment, and to be a living example of YOUR mercy.
In the precious name of Jesus, 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.