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Prayers of the Faithful Today

June 8

PENTECOST SUNDAY

✠Solemnity
Liturgical Color: Red

Prayers of the Faithful for PENTECOST SUNDAY

Option 1

1.That the Church, born of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, may be continually renewed by His fire and empowered to proclaim the Gospel to all nations, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may be guided by the Spirit of wisdom and understanding to build a world of peace, justice, and unity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who have been confirmed, that they may stir into flame the gift of the Holy Spirit within them and be courageous witnesses to Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That the Holy Spirit may descend upon us with His sevenfold gifts, transforming our hearts and making us bold apostles of the risen Lord, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community, filled with the Holy Spirit, may be a vibrant expression of the Church's unity in diversity, radiating Christ's love to all, 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 received the seal of the Spirit, may now rejoice in His eternal glory, Veni, Sancte Spiritus! Let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV and all pastors, that the Holy Spirit may anoint them with power from on high to lead the Church with apostolic zeal, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That every tongue, people, and nation may hear and understand the mighty works of God through the gift of the Holy Spirit, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are fearful, timid, or lukewarm in faith, that the fire of the Holy Spirit may consume their doubts and enkindle in them a passionate love for Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That the fruits of the Holy Spirit – love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control – may abound in our lives, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that this Pentecost may be a true renewal, sending us forth as Spirit-filled missionaries to transform the world, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a new Pentecost in our time, renewing the face of the earth.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be brought by the Holy Spirit into the perfect communion of the Trinity, Veni, Sancte Spiritus! Let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Variations if Solemnity is not celebrated

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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