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Prayers of the Faithful Today

April 3

Thursday in the 4th Week of Lent

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

Option 1

1.That the Church may always be faithful to God's covenant, proclaiming His steadfast love and mercy to all generations, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may govern with justice and integrity, honoring the covenants they make and seeking the good of their people, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who have broken faith with God or with others, that this Lenten season may be a time of repentance and renewed commitment, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be faithful to our baptismal promises, rejecting sin and living as true children of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a people of the covenant, bound together in love for God and service to one another, 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 lived in God's covenant may now share in His eternal promises, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may lead the Church with fidelity to the new and eternal covenant established in Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may recognize their dependence on God and turn to Him with hearts open to His covenant of love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are tempted to idolatry or to worship false gods, that they may return to the one true God who alone can save, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our Lenten practices may strengthen our resolve to live as faithful members of God's covenant people, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community that joyfully celebrates God's covenant with us in Word and Sacrament, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a deeper understanding of our covenant relationship with God through Christ.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be welcomed into the fullness of God's eternal covenant of peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may be a faithful guardian of God's covenant of life, defending every human person from conception, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may honor the covenant of life by protecting every unborn child from the violence of abortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For a profound conversion of hearts, that all may turn from the sin of abortion, which breaks God's covenant with humanity, and seek His mercy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That expectant mothers may be supported in their covenant with the child in their womb, choosing life and love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a people of the new covenant, actively protecting the unborn and promoting a culture that cherishes every life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who work to renew our society's commitment to the sanctity of human life.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be embraced in God's eternal covenant of love and peace, 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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