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Prayers of the Faithful Today

January 16

Thursday in the 1st Week in Ordinary Time

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Prayers of the Faithful for Thursday in the 1st Week in Ordinary Time

Option 1

1.That the Church may be a faithful witness to the Gospel, inviting all people to a deeper relationship with Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That leaders of nations may govern with justice and promote policies that foster peace and human development, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are suffering from loneliness or isolation, that they may find companionship and support in their communities, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may grow in our understanding of Sacred Scripture and allow God's Word to shape our lives, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where faith is actively lived and shared with others, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For our sick, bereaved, etc., special projects or events.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may be granted eternal rest and light perpetual, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may be guided by the Holy Spirit in his leadership of the universal Church, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all people may work together to care for creation and protect the environment for future generations, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are struggling with addiction, that they may find healing and freedom in Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be instruments of God's peace in our families, workplaces, and communities, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a welcoming community where all feel valued and loved, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For an increase in vocations to the priesthood and religious life.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died in the hope of resurrection may see God face to face, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may be a clear voice proclaiming the inalienable right to life of every human being, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That our society may recognize the personhood of the unborn child and work to end the tragedy of abortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For women facing crisis pregnancies, that they may receive the support and resources needed to choose life for their children, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That those nearing the end of their earthly lives may be treated with dignity and receive compassionate care, free from the pressure of euthanasia, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may actively promote a culture that cherishes and defends human life at every stage, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who participate in peaceful prayer vigils for the unborn.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent lives taken by abortion may be held in God's eternal mercy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

How to Use These Prayers

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  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.

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