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Prayers of the Faithful Today

April 1

Tuesday in the 4th Week of Lent

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Prayers of the Faithful for Tuesday in the 4th Week of Lent

Option 1

1.That the Church, through its Lenten observance, may lead all to the healing waters of Christ, who makes all things new, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may seek to bring healing and wholeness to their people, especially those afflicted by illness or injustice, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who are sick, especially those who have lost hope, that they may encounter the Lord at their own pool of Bethesda and find healing, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be attentive to the needs of the sick and suffering around us, offering them Christ's compassion and our practical help, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place of spiritual and physical healing, where all find solace in God's 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 longed for healing may now rest in the eternal health of God's kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may guide the Church with wisdom, leading us to the life-giving waters of salvation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may seek the true healing that comes from God alone, turning from sin and embracing His grace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who feel paralyzed by sin or despair, that Christ may command them to rise and walk in newness of life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our Lenten practices may help us to identify and overcome the spiritual infirmities that hinder our journey to holiness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a pool of Bethesda, where the troubled waters of our lives are stirred by Christ's healing touch, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a greater faith in Christ's power to heal and transform our lives.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be raised to perfect health and everlasting life with Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may bring Christ's healing to a world wounded by abortion, proclaiming the sanctity of every human life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may choose to protect the most vulnerable, especially unborn children waiting for the healing gift of life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For a profound conversion of hearts, that all may recognize abortion as a grave illness in society and seek God's healing mercy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That expectant mothers considering abortion may encounter the life-giving power of Christ and choose to welcome their child, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place of healing and hope, offering compassionate alternatives to abortion and supporting a culture of life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who work in ministries that offer healing and support to those affected by abortion.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may find eternal healing and wholeness in God's loving embrace, 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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