Prayers of the Faithful Today
October 1
Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus, virgin and doctor of the Church
✚Memorial
Liturgical Color: White
Prayers of the Faithful for Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus
Option 1
1.That the Church, inspired by St. Thérèse's 'Little Way' of spiritual childhood, may always teach us to trust in God's merciful love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may govern with humility and seek to do small things with great love for their people, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all missionaries and those who feel their efforts are small, that they may find encouragement in St. Thérèse's patronage and zeal for souls, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may embrace the path of spiritual childhood, offering our daily sacrifices and sufferings to God with confidence and love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where simple acts of love are valued and where all are encouraged to grow in holiness through the 'Little Way', let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who are sick or suffering, that they may offer their pains to God like St. Thérèse.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who lived by the 'Little Way' may now rejoice with St. Thérèse in the eternal shower of God's blessings, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all pastors, that they may guide the faithful in the path of holiness with the simplicity and wisdom of St. Thérèse, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil society may value humility and selfless service, recognizing true greatness in love rather than power, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who feel overwhelmed by the call to holiness, that St. Thérèse's 'Little Way' may show them a path accessible to all, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may have a childlike trust in God our Father, abandoning ourselves completely to His merciful love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community where every small act of love is seen as precious in God's eyes, 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 be welcomed into the eternal embrace of God's merciful love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Variations if Memorial is not celebrated
Option 1
1.That the Church may always be faithful to Christ, the true foundation, building up His kingdom with love and truth, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That leaders of nations may seek wisdom and build their societies on the solid rock of justice and peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those whose faith is shaken by trials, that they may find stability in Christ and His unfailing promises, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may not only hear God's word but also put it into practice, so that our lives may be firmly rooted in Him, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a strong spiritual house, built on Christ, where all find refuge and support, 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 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 the apostles and prophets, 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 pleasures 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 storms and 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.
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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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