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Prayers of the Faithful Today

August 18

Monday in the 20th Week in Ordinary Time

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Prayers of the Faithful for Monday in the 20th Week in Ordinary Time

Option 1

1.That the Church may always teach the difficulty of entering God's kingdom and the necessity of striving for holiness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may govern with justice and humility, recognizing their dependence on God for true wisdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are attached to riches or worldly comforts, that they may be set free to follow Christ with undivided hearts, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be willing to leave all things behind for the sake of the Gospel, trusting in God's promise of an eternal reward, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where detachment from worldly goods is valued and where all support one another in seeking first the kingdom of God, 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 renounced worldly things for Christ may now possess His eternal riches, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may guide the Church in the narrow path that leads to salvation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may recognize that true happiness is found not in material wealth but in a right relationship with God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are struggling with greed or selfishness, that their hearts may be converted to generosity and love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be good stewards of the gifts God has given us, using them for His glory and the service of others, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community that values spiritual treasures above all earthly possessions, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a spirit of generosity and detachment from materialism in our lives.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be found worthy to enter the kingdom of heaven and rejoice with the saints, 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 invaluable treasure worth more than all worldly riches, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may choose to protect the precious gift of unborn human life, rather than succumbing to the false economy of abortion, 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 an irreplaceable treasure, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That expectant mothers may see the child in their womb as a gift from God, more precious than any earthly comfort, and choose life, 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, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who work to defend the priceless gift of human life against abortion.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be held as eternal treasures in God's loving kingdom, 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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