Prayers of the Faithful Today
April 7
Saint John Baptist de la Salle, priest
◦Optional Commemoration
Liturgical Color: White
Prayers of the Faithful for Saint John Baptist de la Salle, priest
Option 1
1.That the Church, inspired by St. John Baptist de la Salle's dedication to Christian education, may continue to nurture the faith and minds of young people, especially the poor, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may prioritize education for all children, ensuring that every young person has the opportunity to reach their full potential, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all teachers, especially those in Catholic schools and those serving disadvantaged youth, that they may be guided by St. John Baptist de la Salle's spirit of faith and zeal, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may recognize the importance of providing a holistic Christian education that forms both mind and heart, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may actively support Catholic education and all who dedicate their lives to teaching and forming the young, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For the De La Salle Christian Brothers and all Lasallian educators worldwide.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have dedicated their lives to educating youth in the faith may rejoice with St. John Baptist de la Salle in God's kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all Church leaders, that they may champion the cause of Christian education, following the pioneering example of St. John Baptist de la Salle, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil society may invest in quality education for all, recognizing it as a key to a just and prosperous future, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For students who struggle with learning or lack access to good education, that they may find support and opportunities through God's grace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our Lenten practices may inspire us to greater charity and service, especially towards the young and those in need of guidance, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community that values and promotes the Christian formation of its young members, 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 who have died may be welcomed into the eternal school of divine wisdom and love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Variations if Optional Commemoration is not celebrated
Option 1
1.That the Church, as we approach Holy Week, may deepen its contemplation of Christ's saving passion and death, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That leaders of nations may seek paths of reconciliation and turn away from violence and injustice, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are falsely accused or unjustly condemned, that they may find strength in Christ, who suffered innocently for us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our Lenten journey may lead us to a more profound understanding of God's love, revealed in the sacrifice of His Son, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be united in prayer and penance, preparing our hearts for the solemnities of Holy Week, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a spirit of repentance and conversion as we draw near to the Paschal Triduum.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed who have died in Christ may share in the glory of His resurrection, 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 and fortitude as we commemorate Christ's passion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may recognize the saving power of the Cross and turn to Christ for forgiveness and new life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are burdened by sin or despair, that they may find hope and healing at the foot of the Cross, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our Lenten disciplines may help us to die to ourselves, so that we may rise with Christ to a new life of grace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community that embraces the way of the Cross, following Christ with love and devotion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who are sick or suffering, that they may unite their trials with the Passion of Our Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be cleansed by the precious blood of Christ and welcomed into His eternal kingdom, 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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