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Prayers of the Faithful Today

May 7

Wednesday in the 3rd Week of Easter

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Liturgical Color: White

Prayers of the Faithful for Wednesday in the 3rd Week of Easter

Option 1

1.That the Church may always proclaim Christ as the true Bread from heaven, who gives life to the world, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may work to ensure that all people have access to the nourishment they need, both physical and spiritual, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who hunger for God and seek the meaning of life, that they may come to believe in Jesus, the one sent by the Father, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our participation in the Eucharist may deepen our faith in Christ's real presence and transform us into His image, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a people who live by the Eucharist, drawing strength and nourishment from Christ, the Bread of Life, 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 were fed by Christ in this life may now share in His eternal banquet, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may guide the Church in faithfulness to Christ, the living Bread come down from heaven, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all humanity may recognize their deepest hunger is for God and find fulfillment in Him alone, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who doubt the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist, that their hearts may be opened to this mystery of faith, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may always approach the Eucharist with reverence, gratitude, and a sincere desire to be united with Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that our celebrations of the Eucharist may be powerful encounters with the risen Lord, nourishing us for mission, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a greater devotion to Eucharistic adoration in our parish.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died believing in Christ, the Bread of Life, may have eternal life with Him, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may proclaim that Christ, the Bread of Life, intends for every conceived child to receive the gift of life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may be nourished by truth and justice, protecting the lives of the unborn who hunger for life itself, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For a conversion of hearts, that all may turn from the culture that discards unborn life, and seek Christ who offers eternal life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That expectant mothers may find in the Eucharist the strength to cherish and sustain the precious life within them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community, fed by the Body of Christ, may work to ensure that every unborn child is welcomed and nourished in a culture of life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who advocate for the unborn, that their work may bear fruit in saving lives.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be fed with the eternal Bread of God's love in heaven, 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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