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Prayers of the Faithful Today

April 26

SATURDAY IN THE OCTAVE OF EASTER

✠Solemnity
Liturgical Color: White

Prayers of the Faithful for SATURDAY IN THE OCTAVE OF EASTER

Option 1

1.That the Church, as this Easter Octave concludes, may continue to live in the joy and power of Christ's resurrection throughout the year, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may be guided by the light of Christ to build a world where peace, justice, and love prevail, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all the newly baptized, that they may persevere in their Easter faith and grow in holiness as members of Christ's body, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may always live as an Easter people, with 'Alleluia' as our song, bearing witness to the risen Lord in all we do, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a lasting sign of Christ's victory over sin and death, radiating His light to all, 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, having passed through death with Christ, may share in the unending joy 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 continue to proclaim the Easter message with unwavering faith and zeal, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all humanity may be drawn to the hope and new life found in the risen Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who still live in darkness or despair, that the radiant light of Easter may penetrate their hearts and bring them peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our lives may be a continual witness to the resurrection, reflecting the transformative power of Christ's love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that the graces of this Easter Octave may bear abundant fruit in holiness, service, and missionary outreach, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a spirit of gratitude for the gift of Christ's resurrection and our new life in Him.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died in the hope of rising again may now live forever in the glory of the risen Lord, 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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