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Prayers of the Faithful Today

September 2

Tuesday in the 22nd Week in Ordinary Time

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Prayers of the Faithful for Tuesday in the 22nd Week in Ordinary Time

Option 1

1.That the Church may always be a beacon of Christ's healing power, bringing comfort to the afflicted and hope to the despairing, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may seek to alleviate suffering and promote policies that foster the health and well-being of all their people, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who are sick in body, mind, or spirit, that they may experience the healing touch of Jesus and the support of our prayers, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may have the courage to reach out to those in need, offering them Christ's compassion and our practical help, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place of healing and hope, where all find solace in God's merciful love, 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 longed for healing may now rest in the eternal health of God's kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may guide the Church with wisdom, leading us to the life-giving touch of Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may turn to God in times of trial, trusting in His infinite mercy and power to save and restore, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who feel paralyzed by sin or despair, that Christ may command them to rise and walk in newness of life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be attentive to the needs of those around us and be instruments of Christ's healing love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community that actively ministers to the sick and brings Christ's comforting presence to all, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a greater faith in Christ's power to heal and transform our lives.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be raised to perfect health and everlasting life with Christ our Lord, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may bring Christ's healing to a world wounded by abortion, proclaiming the sanctity of every human life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may choose to protect the most vulnerable, especially unborn children waiting for the healing gift of life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For a profound conversion of hearts, that all may recognize abortion as a grave illness in society and seek God's healing mercy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That expectant mothers considering abortion may encounter the life-giving power of Christ and choose to welcome their child, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place of healing and hope, offering compassionate alternatives to abortion and supporting a culture of life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who work in ministries that offer healing and support to those affected by abortion.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may find eternal healing and wholeness in God's loving embrace, 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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