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Prayers of the Faithful Today

August 10

19th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Sunday
Liturgical Color: Green

Prayers of the Faithful for the 19th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Option 1

1.That the Church may always be vigilant and prepared for the Lord's coming, with lamps burning brightly with faith and good works, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may govern with a sense of accountability to God, always ready to give an account of their stewardship, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who are spiritually asleep or unprepared for Christ's return, that they may be awakened by His grace and turn to Him with expectant hearts, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may live each day in joyful hope of the Lord's coming, using our time and talents wisely for His glory and the good of others, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a people of watchful prayer and active service, always ready to meet the Bridegroom when He comes, 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 awaited the Lord with burning lamps may now be welcomed into the eternal wedding feast, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV and all pastors, that they may be faithful servants, keeping watch over Christ's flock and preparing them for His return, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all humanity may recognize the signs of the times and be ready to meet the Lord when He calls them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are anxious about the future or the end times, that they may find peace in Christ's promise to be with us always, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may not be found idle or distracted by worldly concerns, but always alert and eager for the Lord's appearing, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community that lives in constant readiness for Christ, with faith as our guide and love as our oil, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a deeper spirit of vigilance and prayer in our lives.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may hear the joyful summons, 'Come, you blessed of my Father,' and enter His eternal kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may keep her lamps burning brightly, proclaiming the sanctity of every human life, from conception, as we await the Lord, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may be vigilant in protecting every unborn child, recognizing that they too are called to the wedding feast of the Lamb, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For a profound conversion of hearts, that all may turn from the darkness of abortion and prepare to meet the Lord with hands unstained by innocent blood, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That expectant mothers may be filled with joyful hope, cherishing the life within them as a gift to be brought to the Lord, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a people of watchful prayer, actively defending the unborn and preparing every soul for Christ's coming, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who work to keep the flame of respect for human life burning in our society.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be welcomed with joy into the eternal banquet of heaven, 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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