Prayers of the Faithful Today
August 28
Saint Augustine, bishop and doctor of the Church
✚Memorial
Liturgical Color: White
Prayers of the Faithful for Saint Augustine, bishop and doctor of the Church
Option 1
1.That the Church, enlightened by the wisdom of St. Augustine, may always seek truth with a restless heart until she rests in God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may govern with justice and promote societies where people can freely seek truth and live in peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who are searching for God or struggling with intellectual doubts, that St. Augustine's journey may inspire them to find Christ, the Truth, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may have a deep love for Sacred Scripture and the Church's tradition, learning from St. Augustine to interpret them with faith and reason, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where faith seeks understanding, and where all are encouraged to grow in knowledge and love of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For theologians, scholars, and all who dedicate their lives to the study of divine truth.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who sought God with a sincere heart may now rejoice with St. Augustine in the eternal vision of His glory, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all bishops, that they may be true doctors of the faith, like St. Augustine, in expounding the mysteries of God's grace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil society may value intellectual pursuits and create an environment where the search for truth is honored, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are enslaved by sin or worldly desires, that St. Augustine's story of conversion may lead them to freedom in Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may learn from St. Augustine to confess our sins with humility and to trust completely in God's boundless mercy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community that cherishes the City of God, striving to live as citizens of heaven while on earth, 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 find their restless hearts at peace in God, our ultimate rest and joy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Variations if Memorial is not celebrated
Option 1
1.That the Church may always be vigilant against false teachings and guide her children in the narrow way that leads to life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That leaders of nations may be discerning in their judgments, promoting what is truly good and rejecting what is harmful, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are deceived by false prophets or worldly ideologies, that their eyes may be opened to the truth of the Gospel, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may strive to enter through the narrow gate, embracing the demands of Christian discipleship with courage and perseverance, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where authentic faith is lived and where all are supported in choosing the path to salvation, 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 persevered on the narrow way may now enter into the joy of God's kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may lead the Church with wisdom and fortitude, protecting the flock from all that would lead them astray, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may recognize that true freedom is found in obedience to God's will, not in following the broad road of self-indulgence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are struggling with temptation or complacency, that they may be stirred to embrace the challenge of Christian holiness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be vigilant in discerning good from evil, and always choose the path that leads to eternal life with Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community that encourages its members to strive for Christian perfection and to enter through the narrow gate, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a deeper commitment to living a life of Christian discipline and virtue.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be found worthy to enter through the gates of heaven and rejoice in God's presence, 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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