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Prayers of the Faithful Today

August 3

18th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Sunday
Liturgical Color: Green

Prayers of the Faithful for the 18th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Option 1

1.That the Church may always teach us to guard against greed and to seek the true riches that are found in God alone, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may govern with justice, ensuring that the goods of the earth are shared equitably and not hoarded by a few, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who are enslaved by materialism or the pursuit of worldly possessions, 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 rich in what matters to God – faith, hope, and charity – rather than storing up treasures for ourselves on earth, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where generosity and detachment from worldly goods are practiced, and where all support one another in seeking God's kingdom, 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 true riches in God may now possess His eternal inheritance, 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 what is truly valuable in God's eyes, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all humanity may recognize that life does not consist in an abundance of 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 poor or struggling financially, that they may receive the help they need and never lose hope in God's providence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may use our material blessings wisely, sharing generously with those in need and investing in the works of God's kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community that values spiritual wealth above all else, and lives in joyful detachment from worldly concerns, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a deeper spirit of generosity and a detachment from materialism.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be found rich in good deeds before God and welcomed into His eternal glory, 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 inestimable treasure, far richer than any earthly possession, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may guard against the greed that devalues human life, and instead protect every unborn child as a precious gift from God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For a profound conversion of hearts, that all may turn from the false riches of a culture of death and embrace the true wealth of the Gospel of Life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That expectant mothers may recognize the infinite value of the child in their womb and find the support to cherish that treasure, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be rich in its defense of every human life, offering generous support to protect the unborn and their mothers from abortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who work to reveal the true worth of every human life to a world often blinded by materialism.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be counted among God's most precious treasures in heaven, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

How to Use These Prayers

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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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