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Prayers of the Faithful Today

May 25

The Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church

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Prayers of the Faithful for The Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church

Option 1

1.For the Church, whom Christ entrusted to his mother from the cross — 'Woman, behold your son' — that she may always receive Mary's motherly intercession and guidance, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.For world leaders, that they may look to Mary, who stood faithful at the foot of the cross when others fled, and govern with steadfast courage in the face of difficulty, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all the faithful who feel alone in their suffering, that they may hear Christ's words — 'Behold your mother' — and know that Mary accompanies them in every trial, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may take Mary into our own homes and hearts, as the beloved disciple did, and be shaped by her faith, humility, and love for her Son, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For the faithful departed, that Mary, Mother of the Church, may intercede for all her children and bring them safely to her Son in eternal glory, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who have lost their mothers, that they may find consolation in Mary, the mother of all the living.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may rest in the arms of Mary, Mother of the Church, until the resurrection of the dead, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV and all bishops, heirs of the apostle John who received Mary as his own mother, that they may lead the Church with filial love for Our Lady, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all nations and peoples may look to Mary as their mother and find in her the path to her Son, the Prince of Peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are grieving or suffering, that standing beneath the cross with Mary they may discover that suffering united to Christ becomes redemptive, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may look upon the pierced side of Christ from which flowed blood and water — the fountain of the sacraments — and be renewed in our love for the Eucharist and Baptism, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that under the motherhood of Mary we may be drawn into deeper unity, as Jesus prayed, so that the world may believe, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who promote devotion to Mary, that their witness may draw souls to Christ through his Mother.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may be welcomed by Mary, their mother, into the eternal home prepared by her Son, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.For the Church, that she may follow Mary's example and stand faithfully beside every mother who faces an unplanned pregnancy, offering courage, love, and concrete help, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That legislators may honor Mary's 'yes' to God by protecting in law the lives of unborn children and supporting their mothers with just policies, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For women who feel alone and afraid in pregnancy, that they may hear Christ say 'Behold your mother' and find in Mary and in the Church a support that never abandons them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.For all who work in pregnancy resource centers and maternity homes, that Our Lady, Mother of the Church, may bless and multiply their ministry of life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For children lost to abortion and for their grieving mothers, that Mary, who stood at the foot of the cross, may intercede for their healing and for the mercy of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For mothers who sacrificed greatly for their children, that Mary may obtain for them the grace and joy they deserve.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed, including the unborn, may be received by Mary, Mother of the Church, into the joy of her Son's kingdom, 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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