Here are 7 Different sets of prayers of the faithful specifically for independence day, and written following the instructions of the General instructions of the Roman Missal.
Thanks to the varied option, all conceivable circumstances are accounted for. 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 Independence Day
OPTION #1:
- For the Church, that she may continue to be a beacon of religious freedom and moral guidance in our nation, let us pray to the Lord.
- For our President, Congress, Supreme Court, and all government leaders, that they may serve with wisdom, justice, and integrity, let us pray to the Lord.
- For our military personnel serving at home and abroad, and their families who support them, that they may be protected and strengthened, let us pray to the Lord.
- For the people of our nation, that we may work together to ensure liberty and justice for all, let us pray to the Lord.
- For those who have sacrificed their lives for our freedom, that they may enjoy eternal peace, let us pray to the Lord.
I. For our local community, that we may be united in promoting the common good, let us pray to the Lord.
II. For all the faithful departed, especially those who died in service to our country, let us pray to the Lord.
OPTION #2:
- For Pope Francis, our bishops, and all Church leaders, that they may guide us in preserving religious liberty, let us pray to the Lord.
- For those who serve in public office, that they may uphold the principles of freedom and human dignity, let us pray to the Lord.
- For veterans and active service members who protect our freedoms, that they may be blessed with courage and strength, let us pray to the Lord.
- For unity among all citizens in building a more just and peaceful nation, let us pray to the Lord.
- For those who are marginalized or denied their basic rights, that justice may prevail, let us pray to the Lord.
I. For the sick and suffering in our community, let us pray to the Lord.
II. For those who have died defending our nation, let us pray to the Lord.
OPTION #3:
- For the universal Church, that she may continue to advocate for religious freedom worldwide, let us pray to the Lord.
- For wisdom among our civic leaders in making decisions that affect our nation, let us pray to the Lord.
- For peace among nations and mutual understanding between peoples, let us pray to the Lord.
- For those who work to preserve our freedoms and democratic institutions, let us pray to the Lord.
- For gratitude among citizens for the blessings of liberty, let us pray to the Lord.
I. For our sick, bereaved, etc., special projects or events, let us pray to the Lord..
II. For our deceased veterans and public servants, let us pray to the Lord.
OPTION #4:
- For the Church’s continuing mission to promote human dignity and freedom, let us pray to the Lord.
- For elected officials, that they may serve with honesty and dedication, let us pray to the Lord.
- For the armed forces protecting our nation, that they may be kept safe from harm, let us pray to the Lord.
- For recognition of our responsibilities as citizens of a free nation, let us pray to the Lord.
- For those seeking citizenship in our country, let us pray to the Lord.
I. For the unemployed in our community, let us pray to the Lord.
II. For those who died in service to our nation, let us pray to the Lord.
OPTION #5:
- For the Catholic Church in America, that she may continue to flourish in freedom, let us pray to the Lord.
- For those who make and interpret our laws, that they may be guided by wisdom and justice, let us pray to the Lord.
- For the safety and well-being of all military personnel and first responders, let us pray to the Lord.
- For respect for the rights and dignity of all people in our nation, let us pray to the Lord.
- For the preservation of religious freedom and conscience rights, let us pray to the Lord.
I. For those facing discrimination in our community, let us pray to the Lord.
II. For all deceased patriots and public servants, let us pray to the Lord.
OPTION #6:
- For unity within the Church as she serves our diverse nation, let us pray to the Lord.
- For government leaders at all levels, that they may serve with integrity, let us pray to the Lord.
- For those who protect our freedoms at home and abroad, let us pray to the Lord.
- For greater understanding among people of different backgrounds and beliefs, let us pray to the Lord.
- For the advancement of justice and peace in our nation, let us pray to the Lord.
I. For our sick, bereaved, etc., special projects or events, let us pray to the Lord.
II. For the souls of those who died defending our liberties, let us pray to the Lord.
OPTION #7:
- For the Church’s continued freedom to serve and evangelize in our nation, let us pray to the Lord.
- For wise governance and just laws in our democracy, let us pray to the Lord.
- For the men and women of our armed forces and their families, let us pray to the Lord.
- For the protection of human rights and dignity in our society, let us pray to the Lord.
- For grateful hearts among all citizens for our nation’s blessings, let us pray to the Lord.
I. For our sick, bereaved, etc., special projects or events, let us pray to the Lord.
II. For all who have died in service to our country, let us pray to the Lord.