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Prayers of the Faithful Today

July 3

SAINT THOMAS, APOSTLE

✤Feast
Liturgical Color: Red

Prayers of the Faithful for SAINT THOMAS, APOSTLE

Option 1

1.That the Church, like St. Thomas, may always seek a deeper understanding of the mysteries of faith and proclaim with conviction, 'My Lord and my God!', let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may be guided by truth and honesty, overcoming doubt and skepticism in their pursuit of justice, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who struggle with doubt or questions in their faith, that they may encounter the risen Christ and have their faith strengthened, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be willing to touch the wounds of Christ in the poor and suffering, and so come to a deeper faith in Him, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where questions are welcomed and faith is nurtured, leading all to a profound encounter with the Lord, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who are evangelizing in distant lands, like St. Thomas, that they may be blessed with courage and perseverance.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed who sought to believe may now see God face to face with St. Thomas, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV and all pastors, that they may guide the faithful with patience and understanding, especially those who struggle with doubt, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all humanity may come to believe in Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, and find in Him the fullness of life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those whose faith is tested by trials or suffering, that they may find strength in the wounds of Christ and the witness of St. Thomas, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our belief in the resurrection may transform our lives, making us bold witnesses to Christ's saving power, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community where faith is deepened through honest inquiry and a shared encounter with the risen Lord, 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 who have died may, like Thomas, confess Christ as their Lord and God in the eternal kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Variations if Feast is not celebrated

Option 1

1.That the Church may always be a forgiving community, reflecting God's boundless mercy to all, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That leaders of nations may promote reconciliation and healing, rather than division and retribution, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are burdened by sin or guilt, that they may experience the liberating power of God's forgiveness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be quick to forgive those who have wronged us, and always seek forgiveness for our own failings, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where mercy triumphs over judgment, and where all are welcomed with compassion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a greater participation in the Sacrament of Reconciliation.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, may rest in peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may be a strong minister of God's mercy and forgiveness to the world, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may learn to forgive one another, as God has forgiven us in Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who find it difficult to forgive themselves, that they may accept God's unconditional love and pardon, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may not keep a record of wrongs, but extend mercy and understanding to all, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a true school of forgiveness, where all learn to love as Christ loves, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For an end to all forms of resentment and bitterness in our hearts.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be cleansed of all their sins and welcomed into God's eternal embrace, 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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