EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
For Missionaries (2nd Friday)
Exposition Song:
Opening Prayer: Prayer Book (Ref.)
Short Pause:
Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia
Gospel Reading: Matthew 28:18-20
Silence for Reflection:
Reading of Reflection:
Song:
Intercessory Prayer: for Mission and Missionaries
🙏 Heavenly Father,
You are the source of all our missions, calling us to proclaim Your love to the ends of the earth.
Today, we lift up to You all missionaries—priests, religious, lay people, and all who dedicate their
lives to spreading the Gospel. Strengthen them in faith, hope, and love as they bring Your presence
to those in need.
🌍 Lord, bless all missionaries who have left their homes, families, and comforts to serve others.
Protect them from harm, give them courage in difficulties, and grant them joy in their service.
🔥 Lord, inflame the hearts of those called to missionary work. May they be filled with zeal,
compassion, and an unshakable trust in Your providence. Help them to be beacons of light and
instruments of peace wherever they go.
❤️Lord, inspire us all to be missionaries in our own daily lives. Whether in our communities,
workplaces, or families, may we witness Your love by our words and actions. Give us a generous
spirit to support mission work through our prayers, sacrifices, and solidarity.
🙏 We especially pray for:
✨ Those serving in dangerous or challenging missions—keep them safe.
✨ Those who are discouraged—fill them with renewed strength.
✨ Those who are suffering persecution—grant them Your peace.
✨ Those discerning a missionary vocation—guide them with Your wisdom.
✨ The young, that they may respond generously to the call to mission.
🌿 Bless Your Church, Lord, and renew in us the spirit of evangelization. May we, like St. Paul,
St. Francis Xavier, St. Therese of Lisieux, and all holy missionaries, proclaim Your Word with
boldness and love.
🕊 Mary, Queen of Apostles, accompany all missionaries with Your maternal care. St. Ignatius of
Loyola, St. Lorenzo Ruiz, and all missionary saints, pray for us!
We ask this through Jesus Christ, Our Lord. Amen. ✨🙏
The mission of the Church is deeply rooted in Christ’s mandate: "Go,
therefore, and make disciples of all nations..." (Matthew 28:19). It is a call
to bring the Good News to all, especially the poor, the marginalized, and
those who have not yet encountered Christ’s love. Missionaries are the
living witnesses of this call, embodying the Church’s mission through their
presence, service, and proclamation of the Gospel.
The Heart of Mission
Mission is not just about doing; it is about being—being a sign of God’s
love in the world. It is about incarnating Christ’s presence in every culture,
context, and human reality. True mission flows from an intimate
relationship with God, where one experiences being “sent” in love and for
love.
Missionaries, whether priests, religious, or lay people, live out this calling
by serving, listening, accompanying, and evangelizing. Their mission
is not only to teach but also to learn, not only to give but also to receive.
Every missionary journey is a dialogue of faith, where cultures, traditions,
and experiences become a sacred ground of encounter with God.
Mission as Witnessing
Missionaries do not simply preach the Gospel with words—they become the
Gospel in action. Their presence among people, especially in challenging
circumstances, testifies to the transforming power of faith. In the spirit of
St. Francis of Assisi’s words, “Preach the Gospel at all times, and if
necessary, use words,” missionaries evangelize primarily through love,
compassion, and service.
Challenges and Joys of Mission
The missionary journey is often filled with sacrifices, struggles, and even
persecution. Yet, amidst these difficulties, there is a profound joy that
comes from knowing that one is participating in God’s saving work. Every
act of kindness, every moment of listening, and every shared Eucharist
becomes an opportunity for grace to flow.
The missionary is not alone—he or she is supported by the prayers,
sacrifices, and encouragement of the whole Church. Mission is a communal
effort, where everyone, even those who cannot go physically, can support
through prayer, solidarity, and active participation in the Church’s
missionary endeavors.
