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Prayers of the Faithful Today

May 4

3rd SUNDAY OF EASTER

Sunday
Liturgical Color: White

Prayers of the Faithful for the 3rd SUNDAY OF EASTER

Option 1

1.That the Church, like the disciples on the road to Emmaus, may have her heart burning as the Scriptures are opened and Christ is recognized in the breaking of the bread, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may seek the wisdom of the risen Christ in their governance, working for a world where all may share in the banquet of life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who are journeying in faith, especially those who are doubtful or downcast, 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 our participation in the Eucharist may transform us, sending us forth to proclaim with joy that Christ is risen and alive in our midst, 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 lives bear witness to the resurrection, 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 feast 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 faithfully interpret the Scriptures and help us recognize the risen Lord in the Eucharist, 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 offers Himself as food for the journey to eternal life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those whose hearts are closed or whose eyes are kept from recognizing Christ, that the Holy Spirit may open them to faith, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may always approach the Eucharist with hearts full of faith, recognizing it as a true encounter with our risen Savior, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be an Emmaus community, where Christ is known in fellowship, in His Word, and in the breaking of the bread, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a deeper love and understanding of the Holy Eucharist among all the faithful.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may recognize the Lord in His glory and be welcomed to His eternal banquet, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may open the eyes of the world to see every unborn child as a precious life for whom Christ rose from the dead, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers, like the disciples whose eyes were opened, may recognize the humanity of the unborn and protect them from abortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For a profound conversion of hearts, that all may turn from the blindness that leads to abortion and embrace the light of Christ's truth, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That expectant mothers may recognize the risen Lord's presence with them and choose life, nourished by His grace and our support, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community, in the breaking of the bread, may be strengthened to defend every human life and offer Christ's hope to all, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who work to help others see the sanctity of every human life.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may have their eyes opened to the eternal glory of the risen Lord, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

How to Use These Prayers

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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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