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Prayers of the Faithful Today

August 17

20th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Sunday
Liturgical Color: Green

Prayers of the Faithful for the 20th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Option 1

1.That the Church may always extend God's mercy and salvation to all peoples, even those considered outsiders or unworthy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may govern with compassion and justice, ensuring that the needs of the marginalized and forgotten are met, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who feel excluded or on the fringes of society, that they may encounter Christ's welcoming love through the ministry of the Church, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may have faith like the Canaanite woman, persevering in prayer and trusting in God's goodness even when faced with silence or apparent rejection, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where all are welcomed with open hearts, and where the crumbs of God's grace are shared abundantly, 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, especially those who persevered in faith, may now feast at God's eternal banquet, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV and all pastors, that they may have hearts open to the needs of all, recognizing Christ's presence even in unexpected places, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all humanity may be gathered into the one family of God, breaking down barriers of prejudice and division, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those whose prayers seem unanswered, that they may not lose heart but continue to cry out to the Lord with persistent faith, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may overcome our own biases and be willing to extend Christ's mercy to everyone, without exception, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community that actively seeks out the lost and welcomes all who come seeking the Lord's healing and grace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a greater spirit of inclusivity and outreach in our Church.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be found worthy to gather the scraps from the Master's table in heaven, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may be a persistent voice for every unborn child, pleading for their right to life even when society seems deaf, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may have a conversion of heart, recognizing the humanity of the unborn and extending protection to them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For a profound change in our culture, that all may see abortion as a grave injustice and work to end this violence against the most vulnerable, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That expectant mothers facing difficult circumstances may persevere in choosing life, trusting in God's help and the support of our community, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where every unborn child is defended and where all are called to cherish God's gift of life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who advocate for the unborn with persistent faith and unwavering hope.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be gathered by God's mercy into His eternal embrace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

How to Use These Prayers

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  4. Use during Mass: Have a lector read each intention, with the congregation responding "Lord, hear our prayer."

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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