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Prayers of the Faithful Today

May 23

Saturday of the 7th Week of Easter

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Prayers of the Faithful for Saturday of the 7th Week of Easter

Option 1

1.For the Church, that she may trust in the testimony of the apostles and evangelists — 'we know that his testimony is true' — and build her faith firmly on the word handed down, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may govern with humility, not comparing themselves with others, but asking each day as Christ asked Peter: 'What concern is that of yours? Follow me,' let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those confused by rumor, gossip, or false teaching, that the authentic witness of Scripture and tradition may guide them to the truth of Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may each hear Christ's simple command — 'Follow me' — and not be distracted by what he asks of others, but focus on our own path of discipleship, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For the faithful departed, that the beloved disciple who bore witness to Christ's glory may intercede for them before the throne of the Lamb, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those preparing to receive the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, that the Spirit of truth may confirm them in the faith.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may rest in the fullness of truth and love, with Christ who is the same yesterday, today, and forever, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV and all teachers of the faith, that they may faithfully transmit the testimony of the apostles — 'many other things that Jesus did' — with the same love with which it was first proclaimed, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That humanity may come to see that the works of Jesus are inexhaustible — greater than any book, any century, any civilization can contain — and that all may seek to know him, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those trapped in comparisons and envy, that they may hear Christ's liberating word: 'What concern is that of yours? You, follow me,' let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may allow the beloved disciple's awe — 'I do not think the whole world would contain the books' — to rekindle our own wonder at who Jesus is, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that on this eve of Pentecost we may open our hearts completely to the Holy Spirit, who will guide us to all truth, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all catechists and scripture scholars, that they may share the inexhaustible riches of what Jesus said and did.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may know now the fullness of what the world could not contain, in God's eternal and boundless love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.For the Church, that she may be an unwavering witness to the dignity of every human life, from conception to natural death, following Christ who said 'Follow me' to each one by name, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may enact laws that protect children in the womb, so that every unborn life may follow the path God has written for them from before birth, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For pregnant women who feel alone, trapped, or afraid, that they may receive the practical support and love they need to choose life and trust in God's plan, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That pregnancy resource centers and all who assist mothers in crisis may be sustained and multiplied, bearing witness to the love of Christ for the most vulnerable, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For children lost to abortion, that the beloved disciple who saw Christ's glory may intercede for them before the Father, and for their mothers who carry grief, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who work in medicine and social services, that they may always serve life with the spirit of Easter joy.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed, including the unborn, may be held in the arms of Christ who gave himself for each one, 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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