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Prayers of the Faithful Today

November 6

Thursday in the 31st Week in Ordinary Time

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Prayers of the Faithful for Thursday in the 31st Week in Ordinary Time

Option 1

1.That the Church may always be a diligent seeker of the lost, like the shepherd seeking the lost sheep and the woman seeking the lost coin, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for labour policy may ensure workers have fair wages, safe conditions, and genuine protection from exploitation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For veterans and those traumatised by military service, that they may find genuine care and community as they rebuild their lives, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may recognise and respond to those around us who are quietly struggling and in need of a word of welcome, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where sinners are welcomed, where the lost are sought, and where there is great joy over every repentant heart, 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 lost and now are found may rejoice in the eternal embrace of our loving Father, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV and all pastors, that they may be true shepherds who leave the ninety-nine to seek the one lost sheep, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for criminal justice may ensure that rehabilitation is central to how the prison system is run, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those in recovery from addiction, that they may find the strength to take each day at a time and know they do not face it alone, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be the kind of people who celebrate whenever someone returns to God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be genuinely welcoming to those who arrive uncertain whether they belong, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a greater spirit of evangelization and outreach to those who are far from the Church.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be found by the Good Shepherd and brought safely into His eternal fold, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may tirelessly seek every unborn child, lost to the threat of abortion, and bring them into the safety of life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may search diligently for ways to protect every human life from conception, valuing each one as precious to God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For a profound conversion of hearts, that all may recognize abortion as losing a precious gift and rejoice in every life saved, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That expectant mothers who feel lost or alone may be found by a compassionate community that supports them in choosing life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where every child is welcomed, and where support for expectant mothers extends beyond words to practical help, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who work to find and support women in crisis pregnancies, offering them alternatives to abortion.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be found by God and cherished in His eternal kingdom, 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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