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Prayers of the Faithful Today

September 21

25th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Sunday
Liturgical Color: Green

Prayers of the Faithful for the 25th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Option 1

1.That the Church may always proclaim God's boundless generosity, inviting all to labor in His vineyard and receive His gracious reward, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may govern with justice and fairness, ensuring that all workers receive a just wage and are treated with dignity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who feel their efforts are unappreciated or who are envious of the blessings of others, that they may find contentment in God's loving providence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may not grumble at God's generosity, but rejoice in His mercy which is extended to all, both early-comers and late-comers to His kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where all are valued for their contributions, and where God's surprising grace is celebrated, 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 the Lord's vineyard may now receive their eternal reward from our generous God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV and all pastors, that they may be wise stewards of God's household, calling all to work for His kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all humanity may recognize that God's ways are not our ways, and His generosity surpasses all human understanding, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are tempted to compare themselves with others or to be resentful of God's blessings, that their hearts may be converted to gratitude, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may serve God with joyful and selfless hearts, not for earthly reward but out of love for Him and our neighbor, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community that welcomes all who are called by God, and rejoices in the diverse gifts He bestows, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a deeper understanding of God's infinite mercy and generosity.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died, whether called early or late, may be found worthy to share in the eternal inheritance of the saints, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may tirelessly labor in the vineyard of life, proclaiming that every unborn child is called by our generous God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may recognize God's generosity in the gift of every human life and work to protect every child from abortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For a profound conversion of hearts, that all may turn from the envy that devalues unborn life and embrace God's abundant love for every soul, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That expectant mothers may find in God's generosity the strength and support to welcome the precious life entrusted to them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a people who joyfully labor to protect every unborn child, trusting in God's just and merciful reward, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who dedicate their lives to working in the Lord's vineyard for the cause of life.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may receive the fullness of God's generous love in His eternal kingdom, 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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