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Prayers of the Faithful Today

March 9

1st SUNDAY OF LENT

Sunday
Liturgical Color: Violet

Prayers of the Faithful for the 1st SUNDAY OF LENT

Option 1

1.That the Church, entering this holy season of Lent, may be strengthened by the Spirit to resist temptation and to proclaim the Gospel with renewed zeal, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may be guided by wisdom and fortitude to overcome the temptations of power, greed, and injustice, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who are preparing for baptism and full communion with the Church, that this Lenten season may be a time of deep spiritual growth and purification, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we, like Christ in the desert, may confront our own temptations with prayer, fasting, and reliance on God's Word, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may embrace the disciplines of Lent with generous hearts, supporting one another in the journey of conversion, 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, through the mercy of God, may find rest from their labors and enter eternal life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV and all pastors, that they may lead us faithfully through this Lenten desert, guiding us to the joy of Easter, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil society may be purified from all that is contrary to God's law, and that justice and truth may prevail, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are struggling with addiction, despair, or habitual sin, that they may find strength in Christ to overcome their trials, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our Lenten fasting may lead us to greater compassion for the hungry, and our almsgiving may be a true sharing of God's gifts, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community of fervent prayer, sincere repentance, and active charity throughout this Lenten season, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a deeper spirit of penance and conversion within our hearts and our community.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be cleansed by Christ's victory over sin and death, and share in His resurrection, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church, in this season of spiritual battle, may be a powerful advocate against the temptation to devalue human life through abortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may resist the temptation to promote laws that harm the unborn, and instead choose to protect every human life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For a profound conversion of hearts in our society, turning away from the sin of abortion and embracing the Gospel of Life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That those who are tempted to choose abortion may find strength, support, and life-affirming alternatives through God's grace and our help, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may commit to Lenten practices of prayer and fasting for an end to abortion and for the protection of all vulnerable lives, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who offer compassionate care and support to pregnant women in crisis.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be embraced by our merciful Father in heaven, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

How to Use These Prayers

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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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