Prayers of the Faithful Today
April 19
HOLY SATURDAY
Holy Saturday
Liturgical Color: Violet (day) / White (Vigil)
Prayers of the Faithful for HOLY SATURDAY (Daytime)
Option 1
1.That the Church may keep watch in prayer and fasting, meditating on Christ's passion and awaiting His resurrection with joyful hope, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may seek paths of peace and reconciliation, reflecting on the ultimate victory of love over hatred, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who are in darkness or despair, that the silence of Holy Saturday may lead them to the light of Christ's dawning victory, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may use this day of quiet contemplation to die more fully to sin and prepare our hearts for the joy of Easter, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be united in prayerful anticipation, ready to celebrate the resurrection of our Lord, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For catechumens who will be baptized at the Easter Vigil, that they may be filled with the Holy Spirit.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed who rest in Christ may awaken to the glory of His resurrection, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all pastors, that they may lead the Church in this sacred time of waiting and hope, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may turn from the silence of death to the promise of new life in Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who feel entombed by sorrow or sin, that the hope of Easter may dawn in their hearts, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our hearts may be still before the Lord, pondering His descent into death and His power to overcome it, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that our observance of Holy Saturday may deepen our faith in Christ's triumph over sin and death, 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, with Christ, pass from death to life and share in His eternal glory, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Prayers of the Faithful for THE EASTER VIGIL IN THE HOLY NIGHT
Option 1
1.That the Church, exulting in the resurrection of Christ, may shine as a beacon of new life and hope to all the world, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.For the newly baptized and confirmed, that they may persevere in faith and live as joyful witnesses to the risen Lord, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.That world leaders may be enlightened by the light of Christ and govern with justice, promoting peace and the dignity of all, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we who have renewed our baptismal promises may die to sin and live for God in Christ Jesus our Lord, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community, celebrating this most holy night, may be filled with the joy of the resurrection and share it with all, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all catechists and sponsors who have guided those received into the Church this night.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed, having passed through death with Christ, may rise with Him to eternal life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all pastors, that they may proclaim with power the victory of Christ over sin and death, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all creation, groaning in anticipation, may share in the glorious freedom of the children of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who live in darkness or despair, that the light of the risen Christ may scatter their gloom and fill them with hope, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our participation in this Easter Vigil may transform our lives, making us fervent disciples of the risen Savior, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish community, that this Easter may be a time of profound spiritual renewal and a new outpouring of the Holy Spirit, 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 in the hope of resurrection may share in the eternal triumph of Easter, 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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