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Prayers of the Faithful Today

April 9

Wednesday in the 5th Week of Lent

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Liturgical Color: Violet

Prayers of the Faithful for Wednesday in the 5th Week of Lent

Option 1

1.That the Church may always proclaim the truth that sets us free, leading all to the liberating knowledge of Jesus Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may govern with justice, freeing their people from oppression and promoting true human freedom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who are enslaved by sin, addiction, or any form of bondage, that they may be set free by the power of Christ's truth, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may remain in Christ's word, so that we may know the truth and experience the freedom that He alone can give, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where the truth of the Gospel is lived and proclaimed, bringing freedom and hope to 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 sought truth in Christ may now enjoy the fullness of freedom in His eternal kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may be a courageous herald of God's truth, which liberates humanity from sin and error, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may be freed from ideologies that enslave the human spirit and come to know the truth of their dignity as children of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are persecuted for speaking the truth, that they may find strength and perseverance in Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our Lenten practices may help us to break free from our own enslavements and to live in the glorious freedom of God's children, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community that cherishes the truth of the Gospel and witnesses to its liberating power, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a deeper understanding of the relationship between truth and freedom.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be set free from every bond and rejoice in the eternal truth of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may courageously proclaim the truth that every human life is sacred and possesses an inalienable right to freedom from violence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may be set free from the deception that abortion is a solution, and instead work to protect every unborn child, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For a profound conversion of hearts, that all may embrace the truth about the personhood of the unborn and reject the slavery of the culture of death, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That expectant mothers may be freed from fear and pressure, and empowered by truth and love to choose life for their children, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a beacon of truth, actively working to free our society from the evil of abortion and promote a culture of life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who work to educate others on the scientific and moral truth about unborn human life.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be set free into the glorious light and truth of God's 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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