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Prayers of the Faithful Today

September 11

Thursday in the 23rd Week in Ordinary Time

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

Option 1

1.That the Church may always be a faithful disciple, listening to Christ's call and putting His word into practice, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may govern with integrity, building their societies on the solid foundation of truth and justice, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those whose faith is weak or built on superficial foundations, that they may find stability in Christ, the true rock, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may not only hear God's word but also act upon it, so that our spiritual house may withstand all storms, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where faith is lived authentically and where all are encouraged to build their lives on Christ, 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 built their lives on Christ may now dwell securely in His eternal house, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may be a wise master builder, strengthening the Church on the foundation of Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may seek the enduring values of God's kingdom rather than the fleeting foundations of the world, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are struggling to live according to the Gospel, that they may find strength in Christ, the cornerstone, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be attentive to the word of God and diligent in applying it to our daily lives, so that our faith may withstand all trials, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community firmly established on the rock of Christ, a beacon of stability and hope in our world, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a deeper commitment to living out the Gospel message in our actions and choices.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may find their eternal dwelling place in the house of the Lord, built on solid rock, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may always build its defense of human life on the solid rock of God's truth, proclaiming the sanctity of every conceived child, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may found their decisions on the unshakeable principle that every human life, from conception, is sacred and inviolable, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For a profound conversion of hearts, that all may turn from the shifting sands of a culture of death and build on Christ, the rock of life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That expectant mothers may build their hope on God's love, choosing to protect the life of their unborn child with courage and unwavering support, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a steadfast builder of a culture of life, protecting every unborn child and offering unshakeable support to their families, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who work to establish strong foundations for the protection of human life against abortion.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be secure on the eternal rock of God's unfailing love and mercy, 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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