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Prayers of the Faithful Today

May 9

Friday in the 3rd Week of Easter

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Liturgical Color: White

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

Option 1

1.That the Church may always follow Christ, the Good Shepherd, who lays down His life for His sheep, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may govern with selflessness and a true concern for the well-being of those entrusted to their care, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who feel lost or abandoned, that they may hear the voice of the Good Shepherd calling them to His fold, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be faithful sheep of Christ's flock, listening to His voice and following Him with trust and obedience, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where all are welcomed and cared for, reflecting the love of Christ, our Shepherd, 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 followed the Good Shepherd may now rest in His eternal pastures, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may be a true shepherd after the heart of Christ, leading the Church with love and courage, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may come to know Christ, the one Shepherd, and be gathered into His one flock, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who have strayed from the path of righteousness, that they may be found by the Good Shepherd and brought back to safety, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be willing to lay down our lives for others, imitating the self-sacrificing love of our Shepherd, Jesus Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community where the voice of the Good Shepherd is clearly heard and lovingly obeyed, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For an increase in vocations to the priesthood and religious life, to serve as shepherds for God's people.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be led by the Good Shepherd to the waters of eternal life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may be a vigilant shepherd, protecting every unborn lamb from the wolves of the culture of death, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may hear the voice of the Good Shepherd and defend the lives of the most vulnerable, especially children in the womb, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For a profound conversion of hearts, that all may turn from the sin of abortion and follow Christ, who lays down His life for His sheep, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That expectant mothers may find in the Church a safe pasture, receiving the support and love needed to choose life for their children, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a flock that actively defends every unborn child, following the example of our loving Shepherd, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who work to shepherd and protect women and their unborn children from abortion.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be safely gathered into the eternal sheepfold of the Good Shepherd, 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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