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Prayers of the Faithful Today

June 26

Thursday in the 12th Week in Ordinary Time

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Prayers of the Faithful for Thursday in the 12th Week in Ordinary Time

Option 1

1.That the Church may always build its life on the solid rock of Jesus Christ, hearing His word and putting it into practice, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may found their governance on principles of truth and justice, creating stable and secure societies, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those whose faith is built on weak foundations, or who are swayed by passing trends, that they may find stability in Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be wise builders, not only listening to God's word but also acting upon it in our daily lives, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a strong spiritual house, firmly established on Christ, the cornerstone, 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 built their lives on Christ may now dwell securely in His eternal kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may be a wise master builder, strengthening the foundations of the Church in Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may seek the enduring truth of God's Word rather than the shifting sands of worldly ideologies, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are struggling to live according to the Gospel, that they may find strength and guidance in Christ, our firm foundation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be diligent in hearing God's word and courageous in putting it into practice, so that our faith may withstand all storms, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community whose faith is not just professed but actively lived, built upon the rock of Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a deeper commitment to living out the teachings of the Gospel in our actions.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may find their eternal dwelling place in the house of the Lord, built on solid rock, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may always build its defense of human life on the unshakeable rock of God's truth, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may found their decisions on the solid principle that every human life, from conception, is sacred and inviolable, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For a profound conversion of hearts, that all may turn from the flimsy foundations of a culture of death and build on Christ, the rock of life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That expectant mothers may build their hope on God's love, choosing to protect the life of their unborn child with courage, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a steadfast builder of a culture of life, protecting every unborn child and offering unwavering support, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who work to establish strong legal and social foundations for the protection of human life.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be secure on the eternal rock of God's unfailing love, 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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