Prayers of the Faithful Today
February 25
Tuesday in the 7th Week in Ordinary Time
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Liturgical Color: Green
Prayers of the Faithful for Tuesday in the 7th Week in Ordinary Time
Option 1
1.That the Church may always guide its members in discerning what is truly good and pleasing to God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may make decisions based on sound moral principles and the pursuit of justice for all, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are struggling with difficult choices, that they may seek wisdom and be guided by the Holy Spirit, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may have the courage to renounce what is harmful and to embrace what leads to true life and holiness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where Christian values are upheld and lived with conviction, 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 who sought to do God's will may receive their eternal reward, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may lead the Church with clarity and faithfulness to the Gospel, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may reject violence and choose the path of dialogue and peaceful resolution of conflicts, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are tempted by worldly allurements, that they may recognize the true source of happiness in God alone, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be vigilant against the occasions of sin and strive to live lives worthy of our Christian calling, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community that supports its members in making good moral choices, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a greater spirit of discernment in our personal and communal lives.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be purified from all sin and welcomed into God's eternal light, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Pro Life Option
1.That the Church may be a clear voice proclaiming the inherent goodness of every human life created by God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may choose to protect all human life from conception, renouncing the evil of abortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For a societal conversion, that all may see abortion as a grave offense against God and humanity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That those who are vulnerable, especially the unborn, the sick, and the elderly, may be defended from all attacks against their right to life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may actively promote a culture of life, offering support and rejecting all that leads to death, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who courageously choose to give birth in difficult circumstances.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent lives lost to abortion may find peace and healing in God's mercy, 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.
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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