Prayers of the Faithful Today
June 12
Thursday in the 10th Week in Ordinary Time
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Liturgical Color: Green
Prayers of the Faithful for Thursday in the 10th Week in Ordinary Time
Option 1
1.That the Church may always be a source of righteousness that surpasses all human standards, leading all to the kingdom of heaven, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may strive for true justice, going beyond mere legal compliance to embrace compassion and mercy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are tempted to anger, lust, or dishonesty, that they may find strength in Christ to purify their hearts and actions, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may seek reconciliation with our brothers and sisters before approaching God's altar, and live in sincerity of heart, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where the demands of the Gospel are lived with integrity and where all strive for true holiness, 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 whose righteousness came from faith may now see God face to face, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may guide the Church in the path of true righteousness and holiness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may recognize the call to a higher moral standard, seeking the kingdom of God above all earthly concerns, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who struggle with unforgiveness or bitterness, that they may experience the healing power of Christ's love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our words may always be truthful, our commitments honored, and our hearts pure before God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community that encourages growth in virtue and supports its members in striving for Christian perfection, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a deeper understanding of the Sermon on the Mount and its implications for our lives.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be found worthy to enter the kingdom of heaven, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Pro Life Option
1.That the Church may always teach a righteousness that defends every human life, from conception, as sacred to God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may seek a justice that surpasses mere legality, by protecting every unborn child from the violence of abortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For a profound conversion of hearts, that all may turn from the anger and deceit that leads to abortion, and embrace God's truth, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That those who are tempted to abortion may find reconciliation with God and choose life for their children, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where the sanctity of every human life is upheld and where all are called to protect the unborn, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who work to promote a culture of life based on truth and love.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may enter the kingdom of heaven, where righteousness reigns, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
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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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