Prayers of the Faithful Today
July 29
Saint Martha, Saint Mary and Saint Lazarus
✚Memorial
Liturgical Color: White
Prayers of the Faithful for Saint Martha, Saint Mary and Saint Lazarus
Option 1
1.That the Church, like Martha, Mary, and Lazarus, may always be a welcoming home for Jesus, balancing active service with attentive listening to His word, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may govern with a spirit of hospitality and care, ensuring that the needs of all are met, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who are burdened by many concerns, like Martha, that they may find peace in choosing the better part; and for those who sit at the Lord's feet, like Mary, that their contemplation may bear fruit in action, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may have a deep faith in Christ, the Resurrection and the Life, and believe that even in death, He brings us to eternal life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place of true Christian friendship, where all are welcomed, served, and encouraged to listen to the Lord, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who offer hospitality and service in the name of Christ.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed who loved Jesus in this life may now rejoice with Martha, Mary, and Lazarus in His eternal presence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all pastors, that they may be wise in balancing the demands of active ministry with the necessity of prayer and contemplation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil society may foster a culture of welcome and mutual support, where all feel valued and cared for, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are grieving the loss of a loved one, that they may find comfort in Jesus' promise of resurrection, as Martha and Mary did, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our homes may be places where Christ is always a welcome guest, and where His word is cherished and lived, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community that embodies both active charity and deep prayer, reflecting the diverse gifts of the Spirit, 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 awakened by Christ from the sleep of death and brought to everlasting life, 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 a prophetic voice, like Jeremiah, speaking God's truth even when it is unpopular, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That leaders of nations may listen to the words of wisdom and justice, and not be swayed by flattery or deceit, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who suffer for speaking the truth, that they may find strength and perseverance in God's grace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may have the courage to live according to our convictions, even when it means facing opposition or ridicule, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where truth is valued and where all are encouraged to live with integrity, 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 spoke God's truth faithfully may now rejoice in His eternal presence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may lead the Church with prophetic courage and unwavering fidelity to the Gospel, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may turn from falsehood and embrace the liberating truth of God's Word, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, that they may be comforted by God's presence and the support of the Church, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be discerning in what we hear and believe, always testing everything by the standard of Christ's teaching, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community that stands firm in the truth and lovingly guides others to it, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a greater respect for the truth in our society and in the media.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be found true in God's sight and welcomed into His kingdom of light, 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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