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Prayers of the Faithful Today

April 25

FRIDAY IN THE OCTAVE OF EASTER

✠Solemnity
Liturgical Color: White

Prayers of the Faithful for FRIDAY IN THE OCTAVE OF EASTER

Option 1

1.That the Church, following the example of the first disciples, may be a community of fervent prayer and bold witness to the risen Lord, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may be guided by the wisdom of the Holy Spirit to promote justice and peace for all, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who are called to proclaim the Gospel, that they may be filled with the courage and power of the risen Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be faithful to Christ's command to 'Go and make disciples,' sharing the joy of Easter with everyone we meet, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a vibrant center of evangelization, drawing others to the new life offered by the risen Savior, 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 served Christ on earth may now rejoice with Him in His eternal kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV and all pastors, that they may be tireless fishers of men, casting their nets in the name of the risen Lord, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all humanity may recognize Christ in the breaking of the bread and be nourished by His life-giving presence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are discouraged in their faith, that an encounter with the risen Christ may rekindle their hope and zeal, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our love for the Eucharist may grow ever deeper, recognizing it as the source and summit of our Easter faith, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community that continually encounters the risen Lord and is sent forth to share His love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a renewed spirit of mission and evangelization in the Church.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be gathered by the risen Shepherd into the eternal sheepfold, 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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