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Prayers of the Faithful Today

March 20

Thursday in the 2nd Week of Lent

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Prayers of the Faithful for Thursday in the 2nd Week of Lent

Option 1

1.That the Church may be a persistent intercessor, like Abraham, pleading for God's mercy upon a sinful world, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may listen to the cries of the poor and work to build societies founded on justice and compassion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who feel estranged from God or their community, that they may experience the richness of God's mercy and return to Him, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our Lenten prayers may be bold and confident, trusting in God's infinite goodness and His desire to save all, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where intercessory prayer is fervent and where all support one another in faith, 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 trusted in God's mercy may now rejoice in His eternal presence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may lead the Church with the wisdom of a true shepherd, interceding for his flock, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may recognize their need for God's forgiveness and turn to Him with contrite hearts, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are poor in spirit or materially, that they may receive the blessings of God's kingdom through our charity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our prayer, fasting, and almsgiving this Lent may be pleasing to God and bear fruit in our lives and in the world, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community that perseveres in prayer and good works throughout this holy season, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a deeper spirit of humility and trust in God's mercy.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be found righteous in God's sight and welcomed into His eternal glory, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may persistently intercede for an end to abortion, pleading for God's mercy on our nation and the protection of every unborn child, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may listen to the voice of conscience and reject the culture of death, choosing to defend the lives of the most vulnerable, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For a profound conversion of hearts, that all may recognize the grave sin of abortion and seek God's forgiveness and healing, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That expectant mothers who are struggling may be surrounded by love and support, and find the strength to choose life for their children, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a powerhouse of prayer and advocacy, working tirelessly for a culture that cherishes and protects every human life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who participate in peaceful prayer vigils and offer sacrifices for the unborn.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be enfolded in God's infinite mercy and love, 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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