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Prayers of the Faithful Today

April 18

GOOD FRIDAY OF THE LORD'S PASSION

Good Friday
Liturgical Color: Red

Prayers of the Faithful reflecting the spirit of GOOD FRIDAY

Option 1

1.For the Holy Church, that by contemplating the Cross of Christ, she may be purified and strengthened in her mission to proclaim His saving love to all, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may lead God's people with courage and faithfulness, drawing strength from the crucified Lord, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all peoples of the earth, especially those who do not yet know Christ, that they may be drawn to the salvation won for them on the Cross, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.For those who suffer persecution, violence, or injustice, that they may find hope and solace in the Passion of Christ, who suffers with them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That we who venerate the Cross today may die to sin and live for Christ, embracing His sacrifice with repentant and grateful hearts, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who are sick or dying, that they may unite their sufferings with Christ's and find peace in Him.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed, redeemed by the precious blood of Christ, may share in His glorious resurrection, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For the unity of all Christians, that the Cross of Christ may break down all barriers and draw us into one flock under one Shepherd, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.For the Jewish people, to whom the Lord our God spoke first, that they may arrive at the fullness of redemption, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who do not believe in God, that they may find Him through the witness of our lives and the love revealed on the Cross, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.For all who govern, that they may seek justice and peace, and protect the dignity of every human life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community, standing at the foot of the Cross, may be filled with compassion and a desire to serve those who suffer, 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, through the passion and cross of Christ, may be brought to the glory of the resurrection, 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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