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Prayers of the Faithful Today

August 26

Tuesday in the 21st Week in Ordinary Time

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Prayers of the Faithful for Tuesday in the 21st Week in Ordinary Time

Option 1

1.That the Church may always be vigilant against hypocrisy and lead her children in sincerity of faith and life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may govern with honesty and integrity, rejecting all forms of deceit and corruption, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who struggle with duplicity or who present a false image to others, that they may find the courage to live in truth, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may strive for inner purity and authenticity, so that our outward actions may always reflect our true love for God and neighbor, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where truthfulness and sincerity are valued, and where all are encouraged to live with integrity, 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 lived in sincerity of heart may now see God face to face, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may guide the Church with transparency and unwavering commitment to the Gospel, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may reject falsehood and embrace the liberating truth of Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are scandalized by hypocrisy in the Church or in society, that their faith may not be shaken, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may cleanse the inside of our cup, focusing on interior conversion rather than mere external observance, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community known for its genuine faith and authentic Christian living, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a deeper spirit of honesty and integrity in all our dealings.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be found pure of heart and welcomed into God's eternal kingdom of truth, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may always speak the truth about the sanctity of every human life, rejecting the hypocrisy that devalues the unborn, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may turn from the deceit of pro-abortion arguments and enact laws that genuinely protect every human life from conception, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For a profound conversion of hearts, that all may see abortion as a grave injustice and embrace the truth of the Gospel of Life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That those who promote abortion may have their eyes opened to the truth about the humanity of the unborn child, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place of authentic witness, courageously defending the unborn and rejecting all hypocrisy concerning human life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who work to expose the truth about abortion and its devastating consequences.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be vindicated by God's eternal truth and justice, 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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