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Prayers of the Faithful Today

April 20

EASTER SUNDAY OF THE LORD'S RESURRECTION

Easter Sunday
Liturgical Color: White or Gold

Prayers of the Faithful for EASTER SUNDAY OF THE LORD'S RESURRECTION

Option 1

1.That the Church, rejoicing in Christ's victory over death, may proclaim the good news of the resurrection to all the world with unshakeable faith, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may be inspired by the hope of Easter to build societies founded on justice, peace, and the dignity of every human life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who have been baptized into Christ's death and resurrection, that they may live as new creations, filled with the joy and peace of the risen Lord, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we who celebrate this glorious feast may always live as children of light, bearing witness to Christ's triumph over sin and darkness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community, filled with Easter joy, may be a beacon of hope and a source of new life for all, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For the newly baptized and confirmed in our parish and throughout the world.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed, having died with Christ, may now rise with Him to eternal glory, Alleluia, Alleluia! 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 with the joyful confidence of Easter morning, proclaiming 'Christ is Risen!', let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all humanity may hear the Easter message of hope and be transformed by the power of Christ's resurrection, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are suffering, grieving, or in despair, that the light of the risen Christ may scatter their darkness and fill them with His peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our hearts may be so filled with Easter joy that we cannot help but share it with everyone we meet, through our words and actions, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish community, that this Easter season may be a time of profound spiritual renewal, overflowing with grace and new beginnings, 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 fallen asleep in the hope of resurrection may now share in the eternal Easter feast, Alleluia, Alleluia! 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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