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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.That the Church may always be vigilant against hypocrisy and teach her children to seek true righteousness before God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may govern with integrity and humility, avoiding all forms of pride and self-exaltation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who struggle with pride or a desire for worldly honor, that they may learn from Christ's example of humble service, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may not seek the highest places or the praise of others, but strive to be humble servants of God and our neighbor, 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 all humanity may recognize that true honor comes from God alone, and seek His approval above all earthly acclaim, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are marginalized or feel insignificant, that they may know their profound dignity in God's eyes and find their true worth in Him, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, and the blind to our tables, practicing selfless generosity without expectation of earthly reward, 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 a profound conversion of hearts, that all may turn from the arrogance of choosing death and embrace God's humble love for every life, 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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