Prayers of the Faithful Today
August 22
The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary
✚Memorial
Liturgical Color: White
Prayers of the Faithful for The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Option 1
1.That the Church, honoring Mary as Queen of Heaven and Earth, may always look to her as a model of faith, obedience, and intercession, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may seek Mary's guidance for peace and govern with justice, recognizing Christ as the true King of all nations, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who are devoted to Mary, our Queen, that their lives may reflect her virtues and that they may find comfort in her maternal care, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may entrust ourselves to Mary's queenship, seeking her powerful intercession for our needs and for the needs of the whole world, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community, under the patronage of Mary, Queen of all Saints, may grow in holiness and be a true sign of God's kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For peace in the world and for the triumph of Mary's Immaculate Heart.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed who honored Mary as their Queen may now share in her eternal glory in heaven, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all pastors, that they may proclaim Mary's queenship and lead the faithful to a deeper love for her and her Son, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all humanity may recognize Mary as their mother and queen, and seek her help in times of trial and temptation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are struggling with sin or despair, that Mary, Queen of Mercy, may obtain for them God's pardon and peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our families may be consecrated to Mary, Queen of the Home, and that she may reign in our hearts with love and purity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community that joyfully acclaims Mary as Queen and strives to imitate her faithfulness to Christ the King, 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 crowned with glory and welcomed by Mary into the eternal kingdom of her Son, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Variations if Memorial is not celebrated
Option 1
1.That the Church may always teach the supreme importance of loving God with all our heart, soul, and strength, and our neighbor as ourselves, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That leaders of nations may be guided by the great commandment of love in all their decisions and actions, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who struggle to love God or their neighbor, that their hearts may be transformed by God's grace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may strive to fulfill the law of love in our daily lives, seeing Christ in everyone we meet, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where the love of God and neighbor is the foundation of all our relationships and ministries, 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 to live by the law of love may now rejoice in God's eternal embrace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that his love for God and the Church may inspire us all to greater holiness and charity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may come to know the one true God and worship Him in spirit and truth, fulfilling the first and greatest commandment, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who find it difficult to love, or who have been hurt by a lack of love, that they may experience the healing power of God's perfect love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our love for God may be expressed in concrete acts of service to our neighbor, especially those most in need of compassion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community bound together by the twofold commandment of love, a beacon of hope in our world, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a deeper understanding and living of the Great Commandment in our daily lives.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be perfected in love and welcomed into the eternal communion of saints, where love reigns supreme, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
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- 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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