Prayers of the Faithful Today
February 27
Friday in the 1st Week of Lent [Saint Gregory of Narek, abbot and doctor of the Church]
○Optional Memorial
Liturgical Color: White
Prayers of the Faithful for Saint Gregory of Narek, abbot and doctor of the Church
Option 1
1.For unity between Catholics and the Eastern Churches, that the veneration of saints like Gregory of Narek, honoured by both traditions, may draw us toward full communion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governing authorities may take coordinated action to protect the natural environment for those who will come after us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For veterans and former soldiers who cannot leave the battlefield behind and carry the weight of what they witnessed or did, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may pray with real honesty about what truly burdens us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may reach those who have stopped coming to Mass and make it easy for them to return, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For the Armenian people and all who honour Saint Gregory of Narek.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who sought God with a contrite heart may now behold his face, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For healing after the scandals that have wounded the Church, that those who were betrayed may find justice and genuine compassion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil authorities may invest in accessible mental health services for those in crisis who cannot get timely help, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those living with severe depression who struggle to find the will to face another day, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be faithful to what we know is right, even when it costs us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may support families going through difficulty and not leave them to face it alone, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For our sick, bereaved, and all who have asked for our prayers.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who sought God's mercy throughout their lives may now rejoice in his eternal love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Variations if Optional Memorial is not celebrated
Option 1
1.For survivors of abuse within the Church, that they may find justice, genuine care, and the courage to trust again, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governing authorities may protect freedom of religion and conscience, especially for minority communities facing restrictions or hostility, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those sleeping rough tonight, without shelter and without anyone who knows their name, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may forgive those who have hurt us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may reach those who have stopped coming to Mass, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For our sick, bereaved, and all who carry hidden burdens.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may rest in the peace of God's eternal forgiveness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For renewal in parish life, that a fresh sense of mission may stir communities that have grown settled and comfortable, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That heads of government may strengthen social safety nets for those who fall through every other form of support, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those in recovery from addiction, taking it one day at a time and fighting to hold on to the sobriety they have, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may recognise Christ in those we find most difficult to love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our community may invest in its young people and give them genuine responsibility, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a spirit of conversion and generosity to mark our Lenten observance.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be received into the mercy they sought throughout their lives, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Pro Life Option
1.That the Church may proclaim the dignity of every unborn child not only in official documents but from every pulpit and in every parish, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That legislators may close every legal pathway to late-term abortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For women in abusive relationships who feel they cannot safely continue a pregnancy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may pray and fast for the most vulnerable unborn children this Lenten season, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community where mothers in difficulty are welcomed and never turned away, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who offer care and counsel in crisis pregnancy centres.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may rest in God's merciful love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
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About Prayers of the Faithful
The Prayers of the Faithful, also known as bidding prayers or general intercessions, are an essential part of the Catholic Mass. These prayers allow the congregation to intercede for the needs of the Church, the world, those in authority, those oppressed by various needs, the local community, and the deceased.
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