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Communal Prayers in the Words of Vatican II

Use these 19 prayers in a variety of pastoral and personal situations. These prayers each celebrate one major themes of Vatican II, pairing a brief reading from the pertinent Council document with Scripture—the word of the Lord alongside "the word of the Church." Each leads into a brief period of Breaking Open the Word.

Introduction to the Prayers

These prayers are meant to help us celebrate the powerful and spirit-filled documents of Vatican II in our parishes and homes through prayer. • By Bill Huebsch

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For Clarity of Conscience

Communal prayer based on Article 16 of the Constitution on the Church in the Modern World. • By Bill Huebsch

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For Divine Revelation

Communal prayer based on Article 2 of the Constitution on Divine Revelation. • By Bill Huebsch

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For the Domestic Church

Communal prayer based on Article 52 of the Constitution on the Church in the Modern World. • By Bill Huebsch

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For Other Christians

Communal prayer based on article 1 of the Decree on Ecumenism. • By Bill Huebsch

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For the Priesthood & Vocations to Holy Orders

Communal prayer based on article 3 of the Decree on the Life & Ministry of Priests. • By Bill Huebsch

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For the Ministry of Our Clergy

Communal prayer based on the Constitution on the Church. • By Bill Huebsch

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For Lay Leadership in the Parish

Communal prayer based on article 33 of the Decree on the Laity. • By Bill Huebsch

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For the Jews & People of Other Faiths

Communal prayer based on article 2 of the Declaration on the Relationship of the Church to non-Christian Religions. • By Bill Huebsch

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For Lay Leadership in the World

Communal prayer based on article 2 of the Decree on the Laity. • By Bill Huebsch

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For Justice

Communal prayer based on articles 83-84 of the Constitution on the Church in the Modern World. • By Bill Huebsch

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For Peace

Communal prayer based on article 78 of the Constitution on the Church in the Modern World. • By Bill Huebsch

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For the Church in the Modern World

Communal prayer based on articles 1 & 2 of the Constitution on the Church in the Modern World. • By Bill Huebsch

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For the Church, the Body of Christ

Communal prayer based on article 6 of the Constitution on the Liturgy.

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For Our Call to Baptism

Communal prayer based on article 3 of the Decree on the Laity. • By Bill Huebsch

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For Religious Liberty Around the World

Communal prayer based on article 2 of the Declaration on Religious Freedom. • By Bill Huebsch

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For Women & Men Religious

Communal prayer based on articles 43-44 of the Constitution on the Church. • By Bill Huebsch

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For the Eucharist

Communal prayer based on the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy. • By Bill Huebsch

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For Our Universal Call to Holiness

Communal prayer based on article 40 of the Constitution on the Church. • By Bill Huebsch

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Abibe, O Spirit

Adapted from the prayer used before each session of Vatican II This prayer may have been composed by St. Isidore of Seville, for use during a council held there in 619 and again later in 633. It was used before each session of Vatican I in 1869-70, and it was used before each meeting of Vatican II. It has been adapted here for use in today’s church. • By Bill Huebsch

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Author

Bill Huebsch

Bill Huebsch is an author, theologian, former director of religious education, and long-time Catholic publishing professional. He is also a husband, a widely-published and award-winning author, a gardener, a university professor, and a pretty qualified corkscrew operator. He has been a farmer, a marketing director, arts administrator, director of religious education, and diocesan administrator. Bill has published nearly thirty books as well as numerous articles, booklets, and screenplays.

Bill is the founder of the online Pastoral Center and past president of Twenty-Third Publications. Bill writes and teaches extensively on the catechetical mission of the Church and on the importance of continuing to implement the vision of the Second Vatican Council.