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Prayers of the Faithful Today

March 22

Saturday in the 2nd Week of Lent

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

Option 1

1.That the Church may always welcome back repentant sinners with the Father's merciful embrace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may govern with compassion and justice, seeking the lost and restoring hope to the forgotten, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who have strayed far from God, like the prodigal son, that they may recognize their need for His love and return to Him, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be quick to forgive, and joyful in celebrating the conversion of sinners, reflecting the Father's boundless mercy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place of reconciliation and welcome for all who seek God's forgiveness, 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 the Father's house, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may be a sign of the Father's merciful love to all, especially those who are lost, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may experience the joy of reconciliation and live in peace as brothers and sisters, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who struggle with feelings of unworthiness or despair, that they may know the depth of God's unconditional love for them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our Lenten journey may lead us to a deeper appreciation of God's mercy and a greater willingness to extend it to others, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community that celebrates God's forgiveness and actively seeks the reconciliation of all, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a greater participation in the Sacrament of Reconciliation this Lent.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be clothed in the festal garment of God's mercy and enter eternal joy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may be a loving mother, welcoming back with mercy all who have been involved in the sin of abortion and seek forgiveness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may repent from laws that permit the destruction of unborn life and turn to protect every child, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For a profound conversion of hearts in our society, that all may recognize abortion as a grave offense and embrace the path of life and reconciliation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That those who have had abortions may experience the Father's merciful embrace and find healing and peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place of unwavering support for life, offering compassionate alternatives to abortion and celebrating God's gift of every child, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who minister in post-abortion healing and reconciliation programs.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be held in the Father's loving care, where all are welcomed home, 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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