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Prayers of the Faithful Today

May 15

Saint Isidore the Farmer

○Optional Memorial
Liturgical Color: White

Prayers of the Faithful for Saint Isidore the Farmer

Option 1

1.That the Church, honoring St. Isidore, may always value the dignity of labor and the importance of prayer in daily life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may promote sustainable agriculture and ensure that all people have access to the fruits of the earth, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all farmers, agricultural workers, and those who till the land, that their labor may be blessed and that they may receive a just reward for their work, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may see our daily work as a path to holiness, offering it to God with diligence and a spirit of prayer, like St. Isidore, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where the simple virtues of hard work, prayer, and charity are cherished and practiced, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a bountiful harvest and for the responsible stewardship of creation.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who labored faithfully on earth may now rest in God's eternal peace with St. Isidore, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV and all pastors, that they may guide us in sanctifying our daily work through prayer and service, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil society may support rural communities and ensure the well-being of all who work in agriculture, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are struggling with unemployment or poverty, that they may find help and hope through the intercession of St. Isidore, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may cultivate a spirit of gratitude for God's creation and for the food that sustains us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community that values both prayer and labor, recognizing that all good things come from God, 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 who have died may enjoy the eternal fruits of their labors in God's kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Variations if Optional Memorial is not celebrated

Option 1

1.That the Church may always be a community of joyful disciples, proclaiming the good news of the risen Lord, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That leaders of nations may govern with wisdom and work for a world where justice and peace flourish, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who are seeking Christ, that their hearts may be opened to His presence in the Scriptures and the Sacraments, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may live this Easter season with renewed faith, hope, and love, witnessing to Christ's victory in our lives, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where the joy of the resurrection is tangible and shared with all, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those preparing for Confirmation or other sacraments.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may be raised to eternal life with Christ our Lord, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may lead the Church with the strength and guidance of the Holy Spirit, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all humanity may be united in the love of the risen Christ, overcoming all that divides us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are suffering from illness, loneliness, or despair, that they may find comfort and hope in the risen Savior, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our lives may be a hymn of praise to God for the gift of His Son's resurrection and our new life in Him, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community transformed by Easter grace, fervent in prayer and active in service, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a deeper appreciation of the presence of the Holy Spirit in our lives.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died in faith may rejoice in the eternal Easter with all the saints, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

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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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