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Prayers of the Faithful Today

May 20

Easter Weekday

Weekday
Liturgical Color: White

Prayers of the Faithful for Wednesday of the 7th Week of Easter

Option 1

1.That the Church may be protected in the name of the Father and consecrated in truth, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That leaders may protect the young, the vulnerable, and all entrusted to their care, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those exposed to hatred, falsehood, or danger, that God may guard them from evil, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may belong to Christ while serving faithfully in the world, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be united in truth and sent into the world with courage, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For protection from evil and growth in truth.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be kept forever in the Father's name, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

How to Use These Prayers

  1. Choose your option: Select from the available prayer options based on your celebration.
  2. Customize if needed: Click "Edit" to adapt the prayers to your parish's specific needs.
  3. Download: Click "Download PDF" to get a printable version.
  4. Use during Mass: Have a lector read each intention, with the congregation responding "Lord, hear our prayer."

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.

Our daily prayers are carefully crafted according to the liturgical calendar, ensuring that each day's intercessions are appropriate for the specific celebration, whether it be a solemnity, feast, memorial, or ordinary day of the liturgical year.

Features:

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