Skip to content

Prayers of the Faithful Today

September 18

Weekday

Ferial
Liturgical Color: Green

Prayers of the Faithful for Friday of the Twenty-Fourth Week in Ordinary Time

Option 1

1.That the Church may journey faithfully through the towns and villages of the world, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom as Jesus did, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governments may invest in early childhood education and provide support for families raising young children in poverty, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those in recovery from addiction, that they may find lasting freedom and the companionship they need for the journey, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be generous in giving of our time and means in support of the Church's mission, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where both women and men share fully in the life and mission of the Church, each contributing their unique gifts, 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 gave generously to God's mission may now rejoice in His eternal kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may, like Jesus, travel the highways of the world proclaiming the kingdom, sustained by the faithful who serve the Church with generosity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governments may close the gender pay gap and enforce equal protections against workplace discrimination for women, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For the homeless and those without stable shelter, that they may find safety and human dignity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may renew our gratitude for all who serve the Church faithfully, often without recognition or reward, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community that values and relies upon the gifts of all its members, united in one mission of love and proclamation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a spirit of generosity and gratitude in supporting the Church's mission.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may receive from Christ the reward of their faithful service, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may proclaim the sanctity of every human life from conception, standing firmly against abortion and offering genuine care to every mother in need, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may protect the lives of unborn children and enact policies that provide real support to mothers facing crisis pregnancies, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For women facing crisis pregnancies who feel they lack the resources to welcome new life, that the Church may stand with them in practical generosity and care, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may offer practical help and genuine welcome to every mother facing a crisis pregnancy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where pregnant women in need find generosity, compassion, and practical support, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who serve at pregnancy resource centers and support mothers in need.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost before birth may be welcomed into the eternal kingdom of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

How to Use These Prayers

  1. Choose your option: Select from the available prayer options based on your celebration.
  2. Customize if needed: Click "Edit" to adapt the prayers to your parish's specific needs.
  3. Download: Click "Download PDF" to get a printable version.
  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.

Features:

  • ✓ Updated daily according to the liturgical calendar
  • ✓ Multiple options for each day
  • ✓ Editable prayers to fit your parish needs
  • ✓ PDF downloads for easy printing
  • ✓ Liturgical colors and rankings displayed
  • ✓ Free to use for all Catholic communities