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Prayers of the Faithful Today

March 12

Wednesday in the 1st Week of Lent

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Prayers of the Faithful for Wednesday in the 1st Week of Lent

Option 1

1.That the Church may be a sign of repentance and conversion, calling all people to embrace the way of the cross, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may seek wisdom and justice, turning away from the paths of corruption and self-interest, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are lost in sin or hardened in heart, like the people of Nineveh, that they may hear God's call to repent and find mercy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may embrace the Lenten call to conversion with sincere hearts, seeking to be transformed by God's grace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where forgiveness is sought and offered, and where all strive for holiness, 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 God's mercy in their lives may now rest in His peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may guide the Church with prophetic courage, calling us to ongoing conversion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may heed the signs of the times and turn to God with repentant hearts, seeking His kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are skeptical or resistant to God's call, that their hearts may be opened by the witness of our faith, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our Lenten practices of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving may be true signs of our inner conversion and love for God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community that embraces the Lenten journey with zeal, seeking renewal in Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a deeper spirit of penance and reconciliation within our community this Lent.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be granted pardon and peace through Christ's paschal mystery, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may be a powerful sign of repentance for the sin of abortion, calling our nation to protect every human life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers who support abortion may have a conversion of heart, like the Ninevites, and turn to defend the unborn, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For an end to the culture of death, and for a societal embrace of the sanctity of life from conception to natural death, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That those who have participated in abortion may seek God's mercy and healing through sincere repentance and the sacrament of reconciliation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a beacon of life, offering prayer, fasting, and almsgiving for the protection of all unborn children, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who work in crisis pregnancy centers, offering life-affirming support and hope to women in need.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be welcomed into the merciful embrace of our Heavenly Father, 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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