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Prayers of the Faithful Today

November 7

Friday in the 31st Week in Ordinary Time

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Liturgical Color: Green

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 those responsible for education funding may ensure that schools in lower-income areas receive the resources every child deserves, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For families caring for children with serious disabilities, that they may receive the practical support and respite care they need without having to fight for it, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may hold our possessions lightly and share them freely with those who are in need, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be known for the generosity with which it cares for those within it who are struggling, 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 those responsible for housing provision may ensure adequate and affordable accommodation is available to elderly and disabled people living alone, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who have lost jobs to automation or unjust dismissal, that they may find new purpose and the support needed to rebuild their working lives, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may come before God with honesty about our relationship with money and where we place our real security, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may manage its resources with honesty and care, and be genuinely accountable to those it serves, 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 see the unborn child as a gift from God rather than a burden to be removed, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.For expectant mothers who are afraid or unsupported, that they may find genuine help in time to choose life for their child, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where mothers struggling to continue their pregnancies find real, practical support, 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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  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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