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Prayers of the Faithful Today

January 26

3rd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Sunday
Liturgical Color: Green

Prayers of the Faithful for the 3rd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Option 1

1.That the Church, gathered by the Word of God, may be a community of fervent disciples, responding to Christ's call, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may heed the call to justice and work for the liberation of all who are oppressed, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are enslaved by sin or addiction, that they may hear Christ's call to repentance and find freedom in Him, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we, like the first disciples, may leave behind our nets of attachment and follow Christ without hesitation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where the Kingdom of God is proclaimed and its presence is made visible through our actions, 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 who have answered Christ's call may now rejoice in His eternal presence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV and all ministers of the Gospel, that they may effectively proclaim the urgency of God's Kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all nations may turn from the paths of darkness and embrace the light of Christ's truth and peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are searching for direction in their lives, that they may recognize and respond to Jesus' invitation to follow Him, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be fishers of men and women, drawing others to Christ through the witness of our lives and the sincerity of our love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community that actively seeks to bring the Good News to all, especially those on the peripheries, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a greater spirit of evangelization within our parish.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all our departed brothers and sisters may be welcomed into the eternal Kingdom of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may always proclaim the good news that every human life is a sacred gift from God, worthy of protection, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may be moved by the call to justice to defend the right to life of every unborn child, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For an end to the culture of death manifested in abortion and euthanasia, and for a societal embrace of the Gospel of Life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That those who are vulnerable, especially the elderly and the disabled, may be cherished and cared for, not abandoned or seen as burdens, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a strong advocate for life, offering support and resources to all, from conception to natural death, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who work in crisis pregnancy centers, offering life-affirming alternatives.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent lives lost through violence or neglect may find peace in God's loving embrace, 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.
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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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