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Prayers of the Faithful Today

June 4

Wednesday in the 7th Week of Easter

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Prayers of the Faithful for Wednesday in the 7th Week of Easter

Option 1

1.That the Church, united in prayer with Mary, may be ever open to the transforming power of the Holy Spirit, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may seek the Spirit's gift of wisdom in their governance and promote unity among all peoples, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who are preparing for Pentecost, that their hearts may be docile to the Holy Spirit and eager for His coming, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be one in mind and heart, loving one another as Christ has loved us, and so bear witness to His presence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a cenacle of prayer, awaiting with joyful hope the outpouring of the Spirit, 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 may be brought by the Spirit into the eternal glory of the Father, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV, that the Holy Spirit may strengthen him to lead the Church in unity and truth, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all humanity may recognize their common Fatherhood in God and live as brothers and sisters in Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who feel divided or estranged, that the Spirit of unity may heal their wounds and restore them to communion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our prayers for unity may be sincere and that we may work actively to overcome all that separates us from Christ and one another, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a living example of Christian unity, drawing strength from the Holy Spirit, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a greater spirit of ecumenism and interreligious dialogue.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be gathered into the perfect unity of the Trinity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church, united in prayer, may implore the Holy Spirit to protect every unborn child, a unique gift from God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may be inspired by the Spirit of Truth to enact laws that defend all human life from conception, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For a new Pentecost of love, that all may recognize abortion as a grave sin against unity with God and humanity, 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 to welcome the life within them as a sacred trust, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a cenacle of prayer for an end to abortion and for the protection of every human life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who work to build a culture of life, that they may be guided by the Holy Spirit.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be united with the saints in the eternal glory of God, 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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