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Prayers of the Faithful Today

March 24

Monday in the 3rd Week of Lent

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Prayers of the Faithful for Monday in the 3rd Week of Lent

Option 1

1.That the Church may always be a place where prophets are honored and God's word is faithfully proclaimed, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may listen to the voices of truth and justice, and not be swayed by popular opinion or self-interest, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who face rejection or persecution for speaking the truth, that they may find strength and perseverance in Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may have open hearts to receive God's word, even when it challenges us, and be willing to follow where He leads, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where faith is lived with courage and conviction, even in the face of misunderstanding, 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 spoke God's truth 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 be a courageous prophet in our time, speaking God's word with love and clarity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may recognize the authority of God and honor those He sends to guide them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are resistant to God's message, that their hearts may be softened and opened to the truth of the Gospel, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our Lenten practices may help us to overcome our own stubbornness and to embrace God's will more fully, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community that listens attentively to God's prophets and responds with faith, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a greater respect for the teachings of the Church and its ministers.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be welcomed into the homeland of heaven, where prophets are honored, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may be a prophetic voice, fearlessly proclaiming the sanctity of every human life, even when it is rejected, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may honor God by protecting every unborn child from the violence 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 abortion as a grave offense against God's prophets of life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That those who are pressured to have an abortion may find the courage to choose life, supported by our prayers and actions, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where the truth about the unborn is spoken with love and conviction, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who courageously speak out against abortion and defend the voiceless.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be honored as precious souls in God's eternal kingdom, 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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