Prayers of the Faithful Today
September 15
Our Lady of Sorrows
✚Memorial
Liturgical Color: White
Prayers of the Faithful for Our Lady of Sorrows
Option 1
1.That the Church, sharing in the sorrows of Mary at the foot of the Cross, may always be a compassionate mother to all who suffer, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governments may adequately fund mental health and bereavement support services for those overwhelmed by grief and loss, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For the grieving, especially bereaved parents and spouses, that they may find consolation in Mary who stood faithfully beneath the Cross, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may learn from Mary to stand faithfully by the cross of Christ in our own lives and in the lives of others, offering our compassion and prayer, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place of solace and support for all who are sorrowful, reflecting Mary's tender, maternal care, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For mothers who have lost children, and for all who mourn.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed who endured sorrows with faith may now rejoice with Mary, Queen of Heaven, in eternal consolation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all pastors, that they may be ministers of comfort and hope, like Mary, to those whose hearts are heavy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governments may protect and fund hospice and palliative care for the dying and those who accompany them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are tempted to despair in their afflictions, that the example of Mary's steadfast faith at the Cross may inspire them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may have a deep devotion to Our Lady of Sorrows, seeking her intercession in our trials and uniting our tears with hers, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community that actively reaches out to the sorrowful, offering them the comfort of Christ and the prayers of His mother, 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, through the sorrows of Mary, be brought to the joy of Christ's resurrection, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Variations if Memorial is not celebrated
Option 1
1.That the Church, following the compassion of Jesus, may always reach out to those who are desolate and bereaved, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That leaders of nations may hear the cry of the widow and the poor, and enact laws that protect the most vulnerable, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who have lost a child or a beloved one, that the compassion of Christ may console their broken hearts, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may raise us from whatever deadens our faith and draws us away from following Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place of comfort, where those who mourn find the presence of Christ and the support of His people, 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 may hear Christ's voice and rise to new life in God's eternal kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may, like Jesus who was moved with compassion for the widow of Nain, minister with tenderness to all who grieve, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governments may strengthen social protection for widows, single parents, and those left without family support, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who have lost all hope, that they may hear Christ say 'Do not weep' and experience His power to restore life where there was only death, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may not pass by those who carry the weight of loss, but draw near with the compassion of Jesus, who gave the young man back to his mother, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that awe at God's visiting love may fill us with gratitude and zeal to share the Gospel, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a deeper spirit of compassion for those who mourn in our community.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be raised to eternal life by Christ, who is Lord over death, 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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