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Prayers of the Faithful Today

June 18

Wednesday in the 11th Week in Ordinary Time

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Prayers of the Faithful for Wednesday in the 11th Week in Ordinary Time

Option 1

1.That the Church may teach us to store up treasure in heaven, by living lives of generosity and detachment from worldly goods, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may govern with justice, seeking the true welfare of their people rather than personal gain or power, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are enslaved by materialism or greed, that their eyes may be opened to the true riches of God's kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may serve God alone, with undivided hearts, trusting in His providence and seeking His righteousness above all else, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where spiritual values are cherished and where all support one another in seeking heavenly treasure, 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 who sought treasure in heaven may now enjoy its eternal reward, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may guide the Church in discerning true spiritual wealth from fleeting worldly illusions, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may recognize that where their treasure is, there also will their heart be, and choose the imperishable gifts of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are anxious about their material needs, that they may find peace in seeking first the kingdom of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our fasting and almsgiving may help us to detach from earthly possessions and to grow in our love for God and neighbor, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community rich in faith, hope, and charity, storing up treasure for eternity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a spirit of generosity and detachment from worldly things.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be found rich in God's sight and welcomed into His eternal kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may always proclaim that every human life, from conception, is an infinitely precious treasure in God's eyes, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may choose to protect the true treasure of unborn human life, rather than succumbing to worldly pressures, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For a profound conversion of hearts, that all may recognize abortion as the destruction of a priceless gift from God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That expectant mothers may see the child in their womb as a heavenly treasure and find the support to cherish that gift, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where every human life is valued as a treasure, and where the unborn are defended with love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who work to protect the treasure of human life from abortion and euthanasia.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be held as precious treasures in God's eternal embrace, 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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