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Prayers of the Faithful Today

April 14

Monday of Holy Week

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Prayers of the Faithful for Monday of Holy Week

Option 1

1.That the Church may be purified by penance and prayer, preparing to celebrate the Paschal Mysteries with renewed faith, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may seek reconciliation and justice, turning away from paths of conflict and oppression, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who are burdened by sin or sorrow, that they may find forgiveness and comfort in Christ's merciful love this Holy Week, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may use these sacred days to draw closer to Christ, contemplating His passion and embracing His call to conversion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be united in prayer and devotion as we accompany Christ on His journey to the Cross, 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 may, through Christ's passion, come to 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 pastoral care during these most holy days, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may be touched by the story of Christ's selfless love and be drawn to His saving grace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are preparing for the Sacrament of Reconciliation, that they may experience the full mercy of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our hearts may be open to the profound mysteries we commemorate this week, allowing them to transform our lives, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that our observance of Holy Week may be a time of deep spiritual renewal and communal prayer, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a spirit of recollection and reverence throughout Holy Week.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be cleansed by the blood of Christ and share in His eternal victory, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church, contemplating Christ's sacrifice, may intensify her prayers for an end to abortion and the protection of every unborn child, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may be moved by Christ's passion to defend all human life, especially the most vulnerable in the womb, 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 and embrace the life-giving love of our Savior, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That expectant mothers facing fear or despair may find strength in Christ's suffering and choose life for their children this Holy Week, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may unite its Lenten sacrifices with Christ's passion for the protection of the unborn and the healing of our nation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who offer compassionate support and alternatives to abortion.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be held in the merciful embrace of Christ our Redeemer, 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.

Features:

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