Prayer for Synod 2026

 

Blessed Trinity,

source of our life and our unity,

we ask for your presence with and within us

as we undertake this synodal journey.

 

Create in us

and all those responsible for preparing the synod,

a discerning spirit.

Help us to deepen our relationship with you

and with one another over the months and weeks ahead.

 

Grow in us the fire of your love,

that we may eagerly respond to your loving invitation

to spread the joy of the Gospel,

and to serve the poor, suffering, and vulnerable.

 

Form us to be better disciples,

creating vibrant, mission-oriented communities of

faith, hope, and charity.

 

We ask this through the intercession of our diocesan patrons,

Mary, the Immaculate Conception, and St. Matthew.

Amen.