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Prayers of the Faithful Today

July 27

17th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Sunday
Liturgical Color: Green

Prayers of the Faithful for the 17th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Option 1

1.That the Church may always seek the true treasure of God's kingdom, valuing spiritual riches above all earthly possessions, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may govern with wisdom, investing in the true good of their people rather than fleeting power or wealth, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who are searching for happiness, that they may discover the pearl of great price in Jesus Christ and His Gospel, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be willing to sell all that we have – our attachments, our pride, our sin – to gain the incomparable treasure of eternal life with God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a people who wisely discern what truly matters, and joyfully embrace the kingdom of heaven, 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 sought God's kingdom above all else may now possess its eternal joy and treasure, 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 in discerning the true treasure and the pearl of great price, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all humanity may recognize that true wealth is found not in material possessions but in a right relationship with God and neighbor, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are enslaved by consumerism or materialism, that their hearts may be set free to desire the things of heaven, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be like wise merchants, always seeking the kingdom of God with diligence and being ready to give everything for it, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community rich in faith, hope, and charity, storing up treasure that will last for eternity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a spirit of detachment from worldly goods and a greater desire for heavenly things.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be found rich in God's sight and welcomed into His eternal kingdom of treasure, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may always proclaim that every human life, from conception, is an infinitely precious treasure, a pearl of great price in God's eyes, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may choose to protect the true treasure of unborn human life, rather than succumbing to worldly pressures or false economies, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For a profound conversion of hearts, that all may recognize abortion as the destruction of a priceless gift from God, and seek the kingdom of life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That expectant mothers may see the child in their womb as a heavenly treasure and find the support to cherish and protect that gift, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where every human life is valued as a treasure, and where the unborn are defended with unwavering love and commitment, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who work to protect the treasure of human life from abortion and euthanasia.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be held as precious treasures in 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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