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Prayers of the Faithful Today

May 19

Monday in the 5th Week of Easter

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Prayers of the Faithful for Monday in the 5th Week of Easter

Option 1

1.That the Church may always be guided by the Holy Spirit, the Advocate, in proclaiming Christ's truth to the world, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may seek wisdom and understanding, fostering peace and justice among all nations, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who are persecuted for their faith, that the Holy Spirit may grant them courage and strength to bear witness to Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be open to the promptings of the Holy Spirit in our lives, allowing Him to guide our thoughts, words, and actions, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where the fruits of the Holy Spirit are evident and where all are empowered for mission, 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 lived by the Spirit, may now rejoice in God's eternal presence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV, that the Holy Spirit may fill him with wisdom and fortitude as he leads the Church, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all humanity may be drawn by the Spirit of truth to Christ, the light of the world, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who feel lost or confused, that the Advocate may guide them into all truth and bring them peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our Easter faith may be enlivened by the Holy Spirit, making us bold and joyful witnesses to the risen Lord, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community docile to the Holy Spirit, always seeking to do God's will, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a new Pentecost in our lives and in the Church.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be brought by the Spirit into the fullness of life with the Father and the Son, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church, empowered by the Holy Spirit, may courageously advocate for the right to life of every unborn child, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may be enlightened by the Spirit of Truth to protect all human life from conception by rejecting abortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For a profound conversion of hearts, that all may recognize abortion as a grave sin against the Holy Spirit, the Lord and Giver of Life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That expectant mothers may be filled with the Spirit's peace and courage, choosing life for their children and trusting in God's providence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community, guided by the Advocate, may be a steadfast defender of the unborn and a source of support for a culture of life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who pray for the guidance of the Holy Spirit in the pro-life movement.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be filled with the eternal life of the Holy Spirit 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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