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Prayers of the Faithful Today

October 21

Tuesday in the 29th Week in Ordinary Time

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Prayers of the Faithful for Tuesday in the 29th Week in Ordinary Time

Option 1

1.That the Church may always be a faithful and wise servant, diligently carrying out the Master's will while awaiting His return, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may govern with justice and prudence, always mindful of their responsibility to care for those entrusted to them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who have been given positions of authority or stewardship, that they may serve with integrity and avoid all forms of abuse or neglect, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be found watchful and faithful when the Lord comes, using our gifts and talents for His glory and the good of others, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where all are encouraged to be responsible stewards of God's gifts, always prepared for His coming, 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 the Lord diligently may now hear His joyful welcome, 'Well done, good and faithful servant!', let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may lead the Church with the vigilance and wisdom of a faithful steward, preparing us for Christ's return, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may recognize their accountability to God for the way they live their lives and use their resources, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are tempted by complacency or spiritual sloth, that they may be renewed in their zeal for God's kingdom and His service, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may not be found sleeping when the Master returns, but always alert in prayer, active in charity, and eager to do His will, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community of active disciples, where every member contributes their gifts for the building up of God's household, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a greater spirit of responsibility and diligence in our Christian lives.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be found worthy to enter the joy of their Master's house, where true service is rewarded, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may be a vigilant steward of every human life, especially the unborn, entrusted to her care by the Master, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may faithfully serve the cause of life, protecting every unborn child from the violence of 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 failure of stewardship and embrace God's gift of life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That expectant mothers may be empowered to be faithful stewards of the life within them, supported by our community's love and care, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a people always prepared to defend the unborn and to account for our stewardship of every human life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who work to ensure that society is a responsible steward of God's gift of human life.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be welcomed by the Master into His eternal household of love, 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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