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Prayers of the Faithful Today

September 4

Thursday in the 22nd Week in Ordinary Time

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

Option 1

1.That the Church may always heed Christ's call to 'put out into the deep' for a catch, trusting in His word even when human efforts fail, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may govern with courage and vision, not being afraid to launch new initiatives for peace and justice, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who feel discouraged by past failures or lack of results in their work for the Gospel, that they may find renewed hope and trust in Christ's power, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be willing to leave our nets of security and comfort to follow Jesus, becoming fishers of men and women for His kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place of apostolic zeal, always ready to respond to Christ's call to mission, 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 labored in Christ's vineyard may now share in the abundant catch of eternal life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may guide the Church with the boldness of Peter, casting out into the deep waters of our time, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may recognize the miraculous power of God at work in the world and be drawn to faith in Jesus Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are hesitant to answer God's call, that they may overcome their fears and trust in His providence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may not be afraid of failure, but always ready to try again at Christ's command, knowing that with Him all things are possible, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community that actively seeks to bring others to Christ, casting wide the net of God's love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For an increase in vocations to the priesthood and religious life, to be fishers of men.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be gathered by Christ into the eternal nets of His kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may always cast its net into the deep, fishing for souls and defending every unborn child from the threat of abortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may have the courage to 'put out into the deep' and enact laws that 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 recognize abortion as a rejection of God's call to life and embrace His mercy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That expectant mothers may find in Christ the strength to welcome the miraculous catch of new life within them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a people who tirelessly cast the net of love and support around every unborn child and their mother, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who labor in the pro-life movement, that their efforts may yield an abundant harvest of saved lives.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be gathered by Christ, the Divine Fisherman, into His eternal embrace, 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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