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Prayers of the Faithful Today

September 1

Labor Day

Labor Day
Liturgical Color: Green

Prayers of the Faithful for Labor Day

Option 1

1.That the Church may always uphold the dignity of human labor and the rights of all workers, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may promote just economic systems that provide dignified work, fair wages, and safe conditions for all, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who are unemployed, underemployed, or struggling in their work, that they may find relief, support, and meaningful employment, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may offer our daily work, whatever it may be, as a participation in God's creation and a service to our brothers and sisters, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where the dignity of work is respected and where all support one another in their vocations and labors, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those seeking employment and for an end to unjust labor practices.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who labored faithfully on earth may now rest from their work in God's eternal peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV and all Church leaders, that they may champion the cause of workers and promote social justice in the spirit of the Gospel, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil society may ensure that all workers are treated with fairness and respect, and that their contributions are valued, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who find their work burdensome or unfulfilling, that they may find strength in Christ and offer their labors for His glory, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may approach our work with diligence, integrity, and a spirit of service, imitating St. Joseph the Worker, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community that supports those seeking employment and values the contribution of every worker to the common good, 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 receive the reward of their labors and enter into the joy of the Lord, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may tirelessly proclaim that the most fundamental labor is the nurturing of human life, from conception, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may honor God by protecting the lives of the unborn, recognizing that their future labor is precious to society, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For an end to abortion, which destroys human potential and the dignity of future workers, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That expectant mothers may be supported in their sacred labor of bringing new life into the world, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may value every human life as a gift, working to protect the unborn and support all who labor for a culture of life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who work to defend the dignity of human labor and the sanctity of every human life.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion, whose earthly labors were denied, may rest in God's eternal peace, 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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