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Prayers of the Faithful Today

March 14

Friday in the 1st Week of Lent

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

Option 1

1.That the Church may always call us to reconciliation, urging us to forgive others as Christ has forgiven us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may seek to resolve conflicts through dialogue and forgiveness, rather than through anger and retaliation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who harbor anger or resentment, that this Lenten season may be a time of healing and reconciliation with their brothers and sisters, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be quick to seek forgiveness when we have wronged others, and generous in offering forgiveness to those who have hurt us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where the peace of Christ reigns, built on mutual forgiveness and love, 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, having sought God's forgiveness, may now rest in His eternal peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may be an instrument of reconciliation and unity within the Church and the world, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may learn to overcome their differences and live together in harmony, as children of one Father, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who find it difficult to forgive, that they may be touched by God's grace and experience the freedom of a reconciled heart, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our Lenten penances may lead us to a deeper compassion for others and a greater willingness to forgive, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community where the sacrament of Reconciliation is frequently celebrated and cherished, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a spirit of reconciliation within our families and among friends.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may find eternal reconciliation and joy in God's presence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may call our nation to reconcile with God by repenting from the sin of abortion and protecting every human life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may seek forgiveness for laws that permit abortion and work to enact legislation that defends the unborn, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For a profound conversion of hearts, that all may recognize the inherent dignity of the unborn child and seek reconciliation with God's law of life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That those who have participated in abortion may find healing, forgiveness, and reconciliation through God's infinite mercy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place of reconciliation, offering support to those wounded by abortion and advocating for the unborn, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who minister in post-abortion healing programs.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be held in God's merciful embrace, where all is reconciled in Christ, 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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