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Prayers of the Faithful Today

September 24

Wednesday in the 25th Week in Ordinary Time

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Prayers of the Faithful for Wednesday in the 25th Week in Ordinary Time

Option 1

1.That the Church may always send forth her disciples to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal the sick in Christ's name, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may govern with compassion, prioritizing the care of the poor, the sick, and the vulnerable, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who are called to missionary work or to ministries of healing, that they may be filled with the Holy Spirit and the power of Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be willing to go forth without earthly securities, trusting in God's providence and the welcome of those to whom we are sent, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where the Good News is proclaimed with zeal and where all are committed to caring for the sick and needy, 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 served Christ by healing and preaching 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 be a wise and courageous leader, sending forth laborers into the Lord's harvest, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may receive the message of salvation with open hearts and experience the healing power of Christ's love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are hesitant to share their faith or to serve others, that they may be inspired by Christ's command to His disciples, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may not be burdened by unnecessary possessions, but travel light on our journey of discipleship, focused on proclaiming the kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community that actively supports missionaries and all who work to bring Christ's healing to the world, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a greater spirit of evangelization and service in our Church.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be welcomed into the eternal peace and healing of God's presence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may always send forth disciples to proclaim the kingdom of life, defending every unborn child from the moment of conception, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may be healed of any indifference to the unborn and work to protect every human life from abortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For a profound conversion of hearts, that all may recognize abortion as a grave evil and embrace Christ's call to protect the most vulnerable, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That expectant mothers may find in the Church a community that offers healing, support, and the resources to choose life for their children, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a people sent forth to heal the wounds of abortion and to proclaim the good news that every life is sacred, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who labor without earthly reward to defend the unborn and heal those wounded by abortion.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may receive eternal healing and peace in God's loving 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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