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Prayers of the Faithful Today

October 31

Friday in the 30th Week in Ordinary Time

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Prayers of the Faithful for Friday in the 30th Week in Ordinary Time

Option 1

1.For priests and deacons, that they may serve with genuine care and integrity, never letting the weight of ministry extinguish their love for God and for those they serve, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for workers' rights may ensure that no one is forced to work in conditions that strip them of dignity or health, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For the bereaved, especially those whose grief is still fresh and raw, that they may find in God's presence the comfort that nothing else can give, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may place others before ourselves, even when it costs us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where humility is valued and where all are encouraged to serve one another with selfless love, 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 lived in humility may now be exalted 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 lead the Church with the humble service of Christ, who came not to be served but to serve, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for education may invest in schools serving the most disadvantaged communities, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For the poor who cannot meet their basic needs, that they may find genuine assistance and not be left without food or shelter, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may recognise Christ in those society overlooks, and treat them with the dignity they deserve, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community that welcomes all, especially the lowly, and where humility and service are the hallmarks of our discipleship, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a deeper spirit of humility and selfless service in our lives and in the Church.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be found worthy to sit at the heavenly banquet, where the last will be first and the first last, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may humbly serve and defend every human life, especially the unborn who have no place of honor in the world, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may reject the pride that devalues unborn life and humbly protect every child from abortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are dying, especially those facing pressure to end their lives prematurely, that they may be surrounded by genuine palliative care and human presence to the end, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That expectant mothers may find in the Church a community that humbly serves them, offering support to choose life for their children, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a people who, with humility, defend the unborn and invite all to the feast of life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who humbly dedicate their lives to serving the cause of unborn human life.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be exalted by God and welcomed into His eternal kingdom of love, 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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