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Prayers of the Faithful Today

March 30

4th SUNDAY OF LENT (LAETARE)

Sunday
Liturgical Color: Rose or Violet

Prayers of the Faithful for the 4th SUNDAY OF LENT (LAETARE)

Option 1

1.That the Church, rejoicing in the approaching light of Easter, may continue to proclaim God's healing mercy to a world in darkness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may be enlightened by God's truth and work to bring healing and sight to those afflicted by injustice and oppression, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who are spiritually blind or living in darkness, that their eyes may be opened to the light of Christ and the truth of the Gospel, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we who have received the light of faith may live as children of light, bearing witness to Christ's victory over sin and darkness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community, on this Laetare Sunday, may rejoice in the Lord's salvation and share that joy with all, 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 walked in faith may now see the unveiled light of God's glory, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV and all pastors, that they may be faithful ministers of light, guiding God's people out of darkness into His wonderful light, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil society may reject the works of darkness and promote policies that reflect truth, justice, and compassion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are catechumens preparing for baptism, that their Lenten journey may lead them to the full light of Christ at Easter, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our Lenten practices may wash away our blindness and enable us to see God's presence more clearly 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 radiant with the joy of the Gospel, a beacon of hope for all who seek light, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a spirit of joyful anticipation as we draw closer to the celebration of Easter.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died in Christ may be brought from darkness to light and share in His eternal resurrection, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may rejoice in proclaiming the sanctity of every human life, a light shining in the darkness of the culture of death, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may have their eyes opened to the truth about the unborn child and work to protect every human life from abortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For a profound conversion of hearts, that all may turn from the blindness of sin that leads to abortion and embrace the light of God's truth, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That expectant mothers who are in darkness or fear may be enlightened by hope and choose life for their children, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a joyful witness to the Gospel of Life, offering support and dispelling the darkness that surrounds abortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who work to bring the light of truth to those considering abortion.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may rejoice in the eternal light of God's presence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

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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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