Day of Prayer for Peace
February 4, 2026
In a world wounded by division, violence, and uncertainty, we come before the Lord—Prince of Peace—to entrust Him our hearts, our communities, and our nation longing for reconciliation.
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January 29, 2026Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
On Jan. 28, 2026, Archbishop Paul S. Coakley, President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, called for a Holy Hour for Peace as a moment of renewal for our hearts and for our nation. In his invitation, Archbishop Coakley reminded the faithful that “our faith matters, our prayers matter, and our acts of love and works of justice matter,” emphasizing prayer as a vital step toward healing.
In light of this invitation, Archbishop Jose Gomez has designated Feb. 4th, 2026, as a Day of Prayer for Peace here in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.
We invite all parishes throughout the archdiocese to offer a Holy Hour on this day.
We invite all our Catholic schools to participate in the Holy Hour for Peace, in Mass, or to observe a prayer service for peace.
The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels will host a Holy Hour for Peace following the 12:10 PM mass on Wednesday, Feb. 4th. All are welcome to attend.
For those who are not able to attend Holy Hour or Mass on this day, we invite to pray the rosary, read scripture, and any other Catholic prayer asking for peace.
In a world wounded by division, violence, and uncertainty, we come before the Lord—Prince of Peace—to entrust Him our hearts, our communities, and our nation longing for reconciliation. We ask Christ to grant peace to our nation, comfort to those who suffer, and wisdom to all who lead.
Through Jesus, the Prince of Peace,Rev. James AnguianoModerator of the Curia/Vicar General
29 de enero de 2026Queridos hermanos y hermanas en Cristo:
El 28 de enero de 2026, el Arzobispo Paul S. Coakley, Presidente de la Conferencia Episcopal de los Estados Unidos, convocó a una Hora Santa por la Paz como un momento de renovación para nuestros corazones y para nuestra nación. En su invitación, el Arzobispo Coakley recordó a los fieles que “nuestra fe importa, nuestras oraciones importan, y nuestros actos de amor y obras de justicia importan”, subrayando la oración como un paso vital hacia la sanación.
Respondiendo a esta invitación, el Arzobispo José Gómez ha designado el 4 de febrero de 2026 como Día de Oración por la Paz en la Arquidiócesis de Los Ángeles.
Invitamos a todas las parroquias de la arquidiócesis a ofrecer una Hora Santa en este día.
Invitamos a todas nuestras escuelas católicas a participar en la Hora Santa por la Paz, en la Misa, o a observar un servicio de oración por la paz.
La Catedral de Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles tendrá una Hora Santa por la Paz después de la Misa de las 12:10 p. m. el miércoles 4 de febrero. Todos están invitados a asistir.
Para quienes no puedan asistir a la Hora Santa o a la Misa en este día, los invitamos a rezar el rosario, leer la Sagrada Escritura y realizar cualquier otra oración católica pidiendo por la paz.
En un mundo herido por la división, la violencia y la incertidumbre, acudimos ante el Señor —Príncipe de la Paz— para encomendarle nuestros corazones, nuestras comunidades y nuestra nación que anhela la reconciliación. Pedimos a Cristo que conceda paz a nuestra nación, consuelo a quienes sufren y sabiduría a todos los que gobiernan.
Por Jesucristo, Príncipe de la Paz,Rev. James AnguianoModerador de la Curia / Vicario General
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Intercessions for the Universal Prayer:
For Christians and all people of good will, may they never lose hope in the possibility of peace, we pray to the Lord.For government leaders, may they hear and respond to their peoples’ plea for peace and justice, we pray to the Lord.For the young everywhere: may they grow in courage to seek the peace God offers the world, we pray to the Lord.
Pulpit Announcement (to be used on Saturday Jan. 31 and Sunday Feb. 1st)
Archbishop José Gomez has designated Wednesday, February 4, 2026, as a Day of Prayer for Peace in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.Our parish will host a Holy Hour for Peace at__________ All are invited to come together to ask Christ to grant peace to our nation, comfort to those who suffer, and wisdom to all who lead. You are also invited to attend our weekday mass in which we will also be praying for peace at ____________.
The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels will host a Holy Hour for Peace following the 12:10 p.m. Mass on Wednesday, February 4. All are welcome to attend.Those who are unable to participate in Mass or a Holy Hour that day are encouraged to pray the Rosary, read Sacred Scripture, or offer any Catholic prayer asking for peace.
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