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Prayers of the Faithful Today

March 21

Friday in the 2nd Week of Lent

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Liturgical Color: Violet

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

Option 1

1.That the Church, like the vineyard of the Lord, may bear abundant fruit for God's kingdom through holiness and good works, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That leaders of nations may be faithful stewards of the responsibilities entrusted to them, seeking justice and the common good, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who have rejected God or His messengers, that their hearts may be opened to repentance and the gift of salvation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be faithful tenants in God's vineyard, using our gifts and talents to produce a harvest of righteousness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a fruitful branch of Christ's vine, bearing witness to His love and mercy, 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 labored in the Lord's vineyard may now enjoy the eternal harvest, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may wisely tend the vineyard of the Lord, the universal Church, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may respect the dignity of human labor and ensure just treatment for all workers, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who feel their lives are barren or unproductive, that they may find new purpose and fruitfulness in Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our Lenten penances may prune away what is sinful in us, so that we may bear more abundant fruit for God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community that diligently cultivates the gifts of the Spirit and shares them generously, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a spirit of gratitude for God's blessings and a willingness to share them.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be gathered into the heavenly granary of the Lord, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may be a fruitful vineyard, cultivating a deep respect for every human life from conception, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may be faithful tenants, protecting the precious gift of unborn human life from the scourge of abortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For a conversion of hearts in our society, that all may recognize the evil of destroying innocent life in the womb and turn to God's mercy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That expectant mothers may be supported and cherished, so they may bring forth the fruit of their wombs with joy and peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may work diligently to protect the unborn, offering loving alternatives to abortion and supporting a culture of life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who labor in pro-life ministries, that their efforts may bear abundant fruit.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may blossom in the eternal vineyard of God's 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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