Prayers of the faithful for Friday May 24, 2024 – #5 OPTIONS
Here are 5 Different sets of prayers of the faithful specifically for Friday, May 24th, 2024, and written following the instructions of the General instructions of the Roman Missal.
These prayers are crafted using words from the readings of today as well as the Gospel. Also, you can convert this into a pdf with the click of a single button, hopefully this saves you some time today to prepare for other aspects of the Mass.
Prayers of the faithful for Friday May 24, 2024
The sets of intentions in this post contain two optional intentions, labeled A and B. Intention A addresses a local, topical need for the living, while Intention B is for the deceased, with an option to add names if customary.
OPTION #1
- For the Church, that it may be united in perseverance and faith. Let us pray to the Lord.
- For the leaders of nations, that they may enact laws that uphold the dignity of marriage and family life. Let us pray to the Lord.
- For those suffering hardships, that they may find strength and hope in the example of Job and the prophets. Let us pray to the Lord.
- For our local community, that our words may be truthful, and our actions compassionate. Let us pray to the Lord.
(A) …
(B) That the Son of Man may grant eternal rest to those who have died, especially N., let us pray to the Lord.
OPTION #2
- For the holy Church of God, that all believers may persevere in faith like Job and seek the Lord’s compassion and mercy, let us pray to the Lord.
- For public authorities, that guided by the teachings of Christ, they may uphold the dignity of marriage and family life, let us pray to the Lord.
- For those burdened by marital problems or divisions in their families, that the Lord may heal their wounds and renew their covenant of love, let us pray to the Lord.
- For our parish community, that we may support one another in living out our sacred vocations with patience and fidelity, let us pray to the Lord.
(A) …
(B) That the Son of Man may grant eternal rest to those who have died, especially N., let us pray to the Lord.
OPTION #3
- For the Church, the Body of Christ, that all its members may be united in heart and mind as one family of faith, let us pray to the Lord.
- That civil authorities may promote policies supporting families and protecting the bond of marriage, let us pray to the Lord.
- For those oppressed by any hardship or suffering, that they may find strength in Christ’s Love, let us pray to the Lord.
- For families in our parish, that they may experience the Lord’s mercy and be renewed in fidelity and love, let us pray to the Lord.
(A) …
(B) For the souls of the faithful departed, that they may rest in the peace of Christ, especially N. Let us pray to the lord
OPTION #4
- For the success of the Church’s mission of evangelization, let us pray to the Lord.
- For government authorities, that they may legislate for the good of families founded on the union of one man and one woman, let us pray to the Lord.
- That those weighed down by the burden of broken relationships may find healing and new hope in the Lord, let us pray to the Lord.
- For families in our parish community, that they may experience the compassion of God and the support of their brothers and sisters, let us pray to the Lord.
(A) …
(B) For the souls of the faithful departed, that they may rest in the peace of Christ, especially N. Let us pray to the lord
OPTION #5
- For the Church undergoing persecution, let us pray to the Lord.
- For all civil leaders, that they may promote justice and peace. Let us pray to the Lord.
- For those enduring trials, that they may be uplifted by the example of the prophets. Let us pray to the Lord.
- For our parish families, that imitating the perseverance of Job, they may remain steadfast in fidelity through all difficulties, let us pray to the Lord.
(A) …
(B) For the souls of the faithful departed, that they may rest in the peace of Christ, especially N. Let us pray to the lord