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Prayers of the Faithful Today

September 10

Wednesday in the 23rd Week in Ordinary Time

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Prayers of the Faithful for Wednesday in the 23rd Week in Ordinary Time

Option 1

1.That the Church may always proclaim the beatitudes, guiding all to find true happiness in poverty of spirit, meekness, and mercy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may govern with justice and compassion, seeking the good of all, especially the poor and persecuted, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are mourning, hungry for righteousness, or suffering for Christ's sake, that they may be comforted and blessed, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may strive to live the beatitudes in our daily lives, becoming true peacemakers and children of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where the beatitudes are lived with joy and where all find support in their pursuit of holiness, 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 by the beatitudes may now inherit the kingdom of heaven, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may lead the Church in the path of the beatitudes, witnessing to Christ's poverty and humility, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may recognize that true happiness is found not in worldly possessions but in God alone, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are proud or self-sufficient, that their hearts may be opened to their need for God's grace and mercy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be merciful as our heavenly Father is merciful, extending forgiveness and compassion to all, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community that embraces the beatitudes, serving the poor and working for justice and peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a deeper understanding and living of the beatitudes in our lives.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may see God and be called children of God in His eternal kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may always proclaim the blessedness of every human life, especially the unborn, who are poor in spirit and pure of heart, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may be merciful and protect every child in the womb from abortion, ensuring their right to inherit the earth, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For a profound conversion of hearts, that all may mourn the sin of abortion and hunger and thirst for righteousness for the unborn, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That expectant mothers may be blessed with peace and find support in choosing life, becoming true peacemakers for their children, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a people of the beatitudes, actively defending the unborn and working to build a culture that welcomes every life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who are persecuted for their pro-life convictions, that they may be blessed.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may see God and inherit the kingdom prepared for them, 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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