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 world leaders may govern with wisdom and justice, seeking the true good of their people as proclaimed by the apostles of Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who feel their cause is hopeless, that through the intercession of St. Jude, patron of hopeless cases, they may find strength and renewed hope in God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be eager to build ourselves up in our most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit and keeping ourselves in the love of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community, inspired by the apostolic college, may be a vibrant witness to the one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church, 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 civil authorities may respect the Church's mission to evangelize and promote the common good based on Gospel principles, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are struggling with doubt or who have wandered from the apostolic faith, that they may be brought back to the truth through God's mercy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our faith may be strengthened by the witness of the Apostles, empowering us to contend earnestly for the faith once delivered to the saints, 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 leaders of nations may work to lift the burdens of the oppressed and promote justice for all, especially the vulnerable, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are bent over by sin, sickness, or despair, that they may experience Christ's liberating touch and be restored to wholeness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may not be bound by legalism or a hardened heart, but always be ready to rejoice in God's healing work, 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 all peoples may recognize the dignity of every human person and work to free those who are bound by injustice or oppression, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are critical of God's mercy or who place laws above love, that their hearts may be opened to compassion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may always prioritize acts of love and mercy, especially on the Lord's Day, following the example of Jesus, 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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