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Prayers of the Faithful Today

July 2

Wednesday in the 13th Week in Ordinary Time

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Prayers of the Faithful for Wednesday in the 13th Week in Ordinary Time

Option 1

1.That the Church may always proclaim Christ's power over sin and evil, bringing His healing and forgiveness to all, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may seek to free their people from the chains of oppression, injustice, and poverty, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who are enslaved by sin, addiction, or demonic influence, that they may be set free by the authority of Jesus Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may have faith in Christ's power to overcome all evil in our lives and in the world, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where the anointing of the sick and the sacrament of reconciliation bring Christ's healing and peace, 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, freed from all evil, may now rejoice in God's eternal kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may guide the Church with the authority of Christ in confronting evil and proclaiming truth, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may recognize the true source of liberation in Jesus Christ, who casts out demons and heals the afflicted, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are struggling with spiritual battles or feel oppressed by darkness, that they may find strength and deliverance in Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be vigilant against the tactics of the evil one, and arm ourselves with prayer, fasting, and the sacraments, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community that stands firm in faith against evil, witnessing to Christ's victory, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a greater awareness of the power of Christ over sin and death.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be delivered from all evil and welcomed into the light of God's presence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may powerfully proclaim Christ's authority over the evil of abortion, defending every unborn child, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may be freed from the influence of the culture of death and enact laws that protect all human life from conception, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For a profound conversion of hearts, that all may recognize abortion as a grave sin and seek Christ's liberating forgiveness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That expectant mothers tempted by abortion may find strength in Christ to cast out fear 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 every human life is defended, and where all are called to freedom from the evil of abortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who work to cast out the darkness of abortion with the light of Christ's truth.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be set free by Christ into His eternal kingdom of life, 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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