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Prayers of the Faithful Today

July 13

15th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Sunday
Liturgical Color: Green

Prayers of the Faithful for the 15th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Option 1

1.That the Church may always be a good Samaritan, binding up the wounds of a suffering world and showing Christ's compassion to all, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may not pass by on the other side, but actively work to alleviate poverty, injustice, and violence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who have been victims of indifference or neglect, that they may encounter the merciful love of Christ through our care and concern, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may have hearts that are moved with pity for our neighbor, and be willing to go out of our way to help those in need, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where the corporal and spiritual works of mercy are actively practiced by all, 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 showed mercy in this life may now receive God's eternal mercy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV and all pastors, that they may teach us by word and example how to be true neighbors to all, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may recognize their shared humanity and overcome the barriers that divide them, working together for the common good, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are tempted to be indifferent to the suffering of others, that their hearts may be opened by God's grace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may love God with our whole heart, and our neighbor as ourselves, fulfilling the great commandment of love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community known for its compassion, generosity, and Christ-like service to all in need, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a deeper understanding of what it means to be a good neighbor in today's world.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be welcomed into the eternal inn of God's kingdom, where all wounds are healed, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may be a good Samaritan to every unborn child, defending their right to life and offering support to their mothers, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may not pass by the plight of the unborn, but act with compassion to protect them from abortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For a profound conversion of hearts, that all may recognize the unborn child as their neighbor, deserving of love and protection, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That expectant mothers who are in distress may encounter the merciful support of our community, empowering them to choose life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where every human life is cherished, and where we actively work to bind up the wounds caused by abortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who volunteer at crisis pregnancy centers, offering compassionate care to women and their unborn children.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be cared for by the Good Samaritan, Jesus Christ, in His eternal kingdom, 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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