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Prayers of the Faithful Today

March 27

Thursday in the 3rd Week of Lent

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

Option 1

1.That the Church may be a powerful witness against the forces of evil, always trusting in the power of Christ to cast out demons, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may resist the influence of evil and work to build societies founded on truth, justice, and peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are oppressed by evil spirits or struggling with spiritual darkness, that they may find liberation and healing in Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be vigilant against the tactics of the devil, strengthening ourselves through prayer, fasting, and the sacraments, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where the light of Christ dispels all darkness and where souls find refuge and strength, 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 fought the good fight against evil may now rejoice in Christ's eternal victory, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may lead the Church with courage in its spiritual battle against the powers of darkness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may turn from idolatry and the worship of false gods, and come to know the one true God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are tempted to despair or to give in to evil, that they may be strengthened by God's grace and the prayers of the Church, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our Lenten practices may fortify us against temptation and help us to grow in virtue and holiness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community united in Christ, standing firm against evil and witnessing to His saving power, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a greater awareness of the reality of spiritual warfare and the need for constant vigilance.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be delivered from all evil and welcomed into the kingdom of light and peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may be a strong fortress against the evil of abortion, defending every human life created in God's image, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may be delivered from the influence of the culture of death and work to protect the unborn from all harm, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For a profound conversion of hearts, that all may recognize abortion as a demonic attack on human life and seek God's mercy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That expectant mothers tempted by abortion may find the strength in Christ to cast out fear and choose life for their children, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place of spiritual warfare, fighting against the evil of abortion through prayer, fasting, and works of mercy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who pray for the deliverance of our society from the scourge of abortion.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be freed from darkness and rest in the eternal light of Christ, 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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