Prayers of the Faithful Today
October 28
SAINT SIMON AND SAINT JUDE, APOSTLES
✤Feast
Liturgical Color: Red
Prayers of the Faithful for SAINT SIMON AND SAINT JUDE, APOSTLES
Option 1
1.That the Church, built on the foundation of the Apostles, may always be faithful to their teaching and zealous in proclaiming the Gospel to all nations, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for protecting religious freedom may defend the right of every person to practise their faith without fear of persecution or discrimination, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For young adults unable to afford stable housing and struggling to find their footing in life, that they may find support and encouragement in those around them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be faithful in prayer, holding fast to the faith even when it feels costly to do so, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a genuinely apostolic parish, rooted in the teaching of the Apostles and united in the mission Christ entrusted to them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those in desperate situations, that they may find powerful help through the prayers of St. Jude.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have faithfully followed the apostolic way may now rejoice with Saints Simon and Jude in God's eternal kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, successor of Peter, and all bishops, successors of the Apostles, that they may guide the Church with apostolic courage, fidelity, and zeal for souls, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for workers' rights may ensure fair wages and safe conditions for all who labour, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For international students far from home, navigating cultural isolation and the pressures of visa and belonging, that they may find community and care, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may hold fast to the faith we have received, even when the world around us makes it costly to do so, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a truly apostolic community, rooted in the teaching of the Apostles, fervent in prayer, and united in mission, 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 in the apostolic faith may be welcomed into the glorious company of the apostles and saints in heaven, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Variations if Feast is not celebrated
Option 1
1.That the Church may always be a place where the crippled are healed and where all are called to stand upright in God's grace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for peace and security may work to end armed conflicts and protect civilian populations from violence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For migrants and refugees fleeing violence or extreme poverty, that they may be received with dignity and given a genuine chance to rebuild their lives, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be ready to rejoice in God's healing work, wherever and whenever it comes, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where the Sabbath is honored by doing good and saving life, 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 were burdened in this life may now stand straight and free in God's eternal kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may guide the Church with compassion, always seeking the healing and salvation of souls, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for economic policy may address the root causes of poverty and ensure that no one is left without what is needed for a dignified life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For farmers and agricultural workers facing crop failures and rising costs, that they may receive the practical support needed to continue feeding their communities, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may act with mercy rather than judgment toward those who differ from us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community where the healing power of Christ is manifest and where all are welcomed with love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a deeper understanding of the true meaning of the Sabbath and Christian charity.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be freed from every infirmity and rejoice in the perfect health of heaven, 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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