Prayers of the Faithful Today
July 15
Saint Bonaventure, bishop and doctor of the Church
✚Memorial
Liturgical Color: White
Prayers of the Faithful for Saint Bonaventure, bishop and doctor of the Church
Option 1
1.That the Church, enlightened by the Seraphic Doctor, St. Bonaventure, may always lead souls to God through the paths of intellect and love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may seek true wisdom and govern with a spirit of humility and service, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all theologians, scholars, and students, that they may pursue knowledge with a heart aflame with love for God, like St. Bonaventure, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may see the created world as a ladder to God, recognizing His footprints in all things and ascending to Him in love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where faith and reason work in harmony, and where all are encouraged to seek God with both mind and heart, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For Franciscan communities and all who are inspired by St. Bonaventure's spirituality.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who sought God through learning and love may rejoice with St. Bonaventure in the eternal vision of divine truth, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all bishops, that they may be wise teachers and loving pastors, guiding the Church with the intellectual charity of St. Bonaventure, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil society may value both intellectual and spiritual pursuits, fostering a culture that seeks truth and goodness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who struggle to reconcile faith and reason, that St. Bonaventure's example may show them the way to harmonious integration, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our study of the faith may not be merely academic, but may lead us to a deeper prayer life and a more fervent love for God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community that encourages lifelong learning in the faith and supports all who seek to understand God's mysteries, 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 be brought into the perfect light of God's wisdom and love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Variations if Memorial is not celebrated
Option 1
1.That the Church may always be faithful to Christ's command to love one another as He has loved us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That leaders of nations may seek to build societies where peace, justice, and fraternal charity prevail, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are suffering from loneliness or alienation, that they may experience the warmth of Christian fellowship and God's love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be instruments of God's love in the world, reaching out to those in need with compassion and generosity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a true family of God, united in love and witnessing to the transforming power of His grace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a deeper spirit of charity and service within our parish and community.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed who lived in Christ's love may now share in His eternal joy and peace, 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 love and wisdom of the Good Shepherd, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all humanity may come to know the Father's love, revealed in His Son, Jesus Christ, and poured out by the Holy Spirit, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who feel unloved or forgotten, that they may encounter the unconditional love of God through our Christian community, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our daily actions may reflect our love for God and neighbor, making our faith visible and credible, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community overflowing with the love of Christ, a beacon of hope and charity in our world, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For an increase in vocations to serve the Church in love and self-giving.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be brought into the eternal embrace of God's perfect love and communion, 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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