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Prayers of the Faithful Today

April 16

Wednesday of Holy Week

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Liturgical Color: Violet

Prayers of the Faithful for Wednesday of Holy Week

Option 1

1.That the Church, contemplating the price of our redemption, may always proclaim God's infinite love and mercy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may reject the path of greed and betrayal, and seek instead the true good of their people, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who are tempted by worldly gain or who struggle with betrayal, that they may find strength in Christ to choose fidelity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may use these sacred days to purify our hearts, repenting of our sins and preparing to celebrate Christ's victory over death, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be united in prayer and penance as we approach the solemn Triduum, 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, redeemed by Christ's precious blood, may share in His eternal glory, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may lead the Church with faithfulness and courage as we enter the holiest days of the year, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may turn from the darkness of sin and embrace the light of Christ's saving love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who feel lost or abandoned, that they may know the depth of God's love, revealed in the passion of His Son, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our contemplation of Christ's betrayal and suffering may lead us to a greater sorrow for our own sins and a firm resolve to amend our lives, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that our observance of the Paschal Triduum may be a time of profound spiritual renewal and grace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a spirit of deep reverence and participation in the liturgies of the Triduum.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be cleansed by the sacrifice of Christ and welcomed into His everlasting kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may mourn the betrayal of innocent human life through abortion and call all to repentance, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may turn from enacting laws that permit the killing of unborn children and instead protect every human 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 sin that betrays God's gift of life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That those tempted to betray the life of their unborn child for worldly reasons may find the grace to choose love and sacrifice, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may offer prayers and sacrifices this Holy Week for an end to abortion and for the healing of all affected by it, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who work to provide support and alternatives to abortion, that they may be strengthened.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be held in the merciful love of our betrayed and risen Lord, 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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