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Prayers of the Faithful Today

March 6

Thursday after Ash Wednesday

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Prayers of the Faithful for Thursday after Ash Wednesday

Option 1

1.That the Church may be a steadfast guide for all who embark on the Lenten journey of repentance and renewal, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That leaders of nations may seek paths of peace and justice, turning away from violence and oppression, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are beginning their Lenten observance, that they may persevere in prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may embrace the sacrifices of Lent with generous hearts, seeking to grow in love for God and neighbor, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place of mutual encouragement and spiritual growth throughout this holy season, 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 benefit from our Lenten prayers and sacrifices, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may lead the Church with wisdom and inspire us to a fruitful Lenten observance, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may turn their hearts to God, seeking His forgiveness and mercy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who struggle with the disciplines of Lent, that they may find strength in God's grace and the support of our community, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our Lenten fasting may lead to a greater hunger for justice and solidarity with the poor, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community of sincere repentance, fervent prayer, and active charity this Lent, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a spirit of humility and penance to pervade our Lenten practices.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be purified by God's mercy and enter into His eternal joy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church, through her Lenten practices, may offer powerful prayer and penance for the protection of every unborn child, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may have a conversion of heart this Lent, turning from laws that permit abortion and embracing the sanctity of life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For an end to the sin of abortion, and for a societal commitment to cherishing and defending all human life from conception, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That those who have been involved in abortion may find healing and reconciliation through God's infinite mercy this Lenten season, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may intensify its efforts to support pregnant women in need and promote life-affirming alternatives, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who fast and pray for an end to abortion and for the unborn.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be gathered into the loving arms of our Father, 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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