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Prayers of the Faithful Today

July 17

Thursday in the 15th Week in Ordinary Time

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Prayers of the Faithful for Thursday in the 15th Week in Ordinary Time

Option 1

1.That the Church may always teach us to seek rest in Christ, who lightens our burdens and refreshes our souls, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may strive to create societies where people are not overburdened by injustice or excessive labor, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who are weary and find life burdensome, that they may come to Jesus and find true rest and peace in Him, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may learn from Christ's gentle and humble heart, embracing His yoke which is easy and His burden which is light, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where the weary find comfort and where all learn from Christ to be meek and humble, 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 bore Christ's yoke faithfully may now find eternal rest and refreshment in Him, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV and all pastors, that they may guide us with the gentleness and humility of Christ, the Good Shepherd, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all humanity may discover the peace that comes from surrendering to God's loving will and taking His yoke upon them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are proud or self-reliant, that they may learn from Christ to be meek and humble of heart, and so find rest for their souls, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may approach God with the simplicity and trust of little children, receptive to the mysteries He reveals to the lowly, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community where all feel welcomed and refreshed by the loving presence of Jesus, our gentle Master, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a deeper spirit of humility and trust in God's plan for our lives.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be yoked with Christ in His glory and find everlasting rest and peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may gently lead all to recognize that every human life, especially the unborn, is precious to the humble Heart of Jesus, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may take up the light yoke of protecting every child in the womb from the heavy burden of abortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For a profound conversion of hearts, that all may turn from the weariness of the culture of death and find rest in Christ's call to life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That expectant mothers who feel burdened may find in Christ the strength and support to 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 the unborn are defended and where all are invited to find true rest in Christ's love for every life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who work to lighten the burdens of pregnant women and offer them life-affirming support.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may find eternal rest in the gentle and humble Heart of Jesus, 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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