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Prayers of the Faithful Today

October 8

Wednesday in the 27th Week in Ordinary Time

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Prayers of the Faithful for Wednesday in the 27th Week in Ordinary Time

Option 1

1.That the Church may always teach us to pray with persistence and trust, confident in our Father's love and His desire to give good gifts, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may seek God's wisdom in their decisions and strive to provide for the true needs of their people, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are hesitant to pray or who have lost hope, that they may learn to approach God with childlike confidence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our prayers may be sincere and persevering, always asking, seeking, and knocking at the door of God's mercy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a people of constant prayer, supporting one another and interceding for the needs of the world, 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 knocked at heaven's gate may now be welcomed into God's eternal home by our loving Father, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV, that his prayers for the Church and the world may be strengthened by the intercession of all the faithful, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may learn to pray as Jesus taught, seeking first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who feel their prayers are unanswered, that they may persevere with unwavering faith and openness to God's perfect will, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our prayer may not be just a list of requests, but a true communion of love with God our Father, who knows what we need before we ask, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a true school of prayer, where all are taught to seek God's face and will with expectant faith, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a renewed commitment to personal and family prayer in our daily lives.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may receive the good gifts of God's mercy and eternal life through Christ our Lord, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may persistently knock at the heart of society, praying for an end to abortion and the protection of every unborn child, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may seek the wisdom to enact laws that defend all human life, asking for guidance to protect the most vulnerable from abortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For a profound conversion of hearts, that all may recognize the sanctity of life from conception and reject the evil of abortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That expectant mothers who are considering abortion may be surrounded by loving support and find the strength to choose life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a powerhouse of prayer and action, working tirelessly for a culture that cherishes every human life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who pray outside abortion clinics, peacefully witnessing to the sanctity of life and offering hope.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be received as precious gifts into God's heavenly kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

How to Use These Prayers

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  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.

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