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Prayers of the Faithful Today

April 23

WEDNESDAY IN THE OCTAVE OF EASTER

✠Solemnity
Liturgical Color: White

Prayers of the Faithful for WEDNESDAY IN THE OCTAVE OF EASTER

Option 1

1.That the Church, walking with the risen Christ like the disciples on the road to Emmaus, may have her heart burning with love for Him, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may recognize Christ in the breaking of bread and work for a world where all are fed, both physically and spiritually, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who are journeying in faith, especially those who are doubtful or discouraged, that they may encounter the risen Lord and have their eyes opened to His presence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may always recognize Christ in the Scriptures and in the Eucharist, and be transformed by these encounters, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community, nourished by Word and Sacrament, may be a people whose hearts burn with zeal for the Gospel, 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 who walked with Christ on earth may now share in the eternal banquet of heaven, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV and all pastors, that they may help us understand the Scriptures and recognize the risen Lord in our midst, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all humanity may be drawn to the table of the Lord, where Christ makes Himself known in the breaking of the bread, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those whose hearts are downcast, that the presence of the risen Christ may set their spirits ablaze with hope and joy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our participation in the Eucharist may always be an Emmaus experience, opening our eyes to Christ and sending us forth to proclaim Him, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community where Christ is recognized in fellowship, in His Word, and in the Eucharist, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a deeper love and understanding of the Holy Eucharist.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may recognize the Lord in His glory and be welcomed to His eternal feast, 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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