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Prayers of the Faithful Today

November 7

Friday in the 31st Week in Ordinary Time

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

Option 1

1.That the Church may always be a wise steward of God's gifts, using them for His glory and the building of His kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may govern with prudence and honesty, always mindful of their accountability for the resources entrusted to them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who are tempted by greed or dishonesty in their financial dealings, that they may be converted to a life of integrity and justice, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be shrewd in the ways of God, using our worldly resources to gain heavenly treasure and to make friends for eternity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where responsible stewardship is practiced and where all are encouraged to use their gifts for the common good, 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 good stewards of God's grace may now receive their eternal reward in heaven, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may be a faithful and prudent steward of the Church's spiritual and material goods, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may recognize that everything we have is a gift from God, to be used according to His will and for the benefit of others, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are struggling with debt or financial insecurity, that they may find help and relief, and learn to trust in God's providence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may not serve both God and mammon, but choose to make God the true master of our lives and our possessions, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community that practices responsible stewardship of its resources and generously supports the mission of the Church, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a greater spirit of accountability and transparency in all institutions, both secular and religious.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be welcomed into the eternal household of God, where true riches that never fade are found, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may be a wise steward of the gift of every human life, especially the unborn, entrusted to her by God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may be shrewd in defending every unborn child from abortion, recognizing their inestimable worth, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For a profound conversion of hearts, that all may turn from the dishonest mammon of the abortion industry and embrace the true treasure of human life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That expectant mothers may be supported in their stewardship of the new life within them, choosing to welcome their children with love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a people who use all our resources to protect the unborn and to build a culture that cherishes every human life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who work to provide financial and material support to pregnant women in need, as true stewards of God's gifts.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be counted among God's eternal treasures in heaven, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

How to Use These Prayers

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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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