Prayers of the Faithful Today
November 12
Saint Josaphat, bishop and martyr
✚Memorial
Liturgical Color: Red
Prayers of the Faithful for Saint Josaphat, bishop and martyr
Option 1
1.That the Church, inspired by St. Josaphat's zeal for Christian unity, may always work and pray for the reconciliation of all believers in Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for criminal justice may ensure that courts operate fairly and without discrimination based on race, religion, or economic status, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For victims of domestic violence, that they may find safe shelter, legal protection, and people who genuinely believe and support them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may give us a genuine desire for the unity of Christians, not just as an idea but as something we actually pray and work for, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may approach relationships with Christians of other traditions with genuine curiosity and respect, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For an end to schism and division within Christianity.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all martyrs who died for the cause of Christian unity may rejoice with St. Josaphat in the one flock of Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all bishops, that they may be true shepherds like St. Josaphat, tirelessly working for the unity of Christ's Church, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for economic policy may address the growing gap between the wealthiest and those who cannot meet basic needs, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who have lost faith or feel that God has abandoned them, that they may find their way back to something real, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may show us where we are nurturing division rather than peace, and give us the honesty to address it, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a place where people who have been hurt by religion feel safe enough to try again, 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 who have died may be gathered into the perfect unity of the saints in God's eternal kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Variations if Memorial is not celebrated
Option 1
1.For priests facing burnout, loneliness, or discouragement, that they may find the support and friendship they need to continue their ministry, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for asylum processes may ensure that people who have fled violence are heard promptly and treated with dignity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For the homeless, especially those sleeping rough with no safe place to go, that they may find shelter and the support they need to rebuild their lives, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may free us from the things we use to numb ourselves, and give us the courage to face honestly what is beneath them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a place where no one arrives at Mass feeling invisible or unknown, 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 kept watch for the Lord may now enter His eternal wedding feast and joy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may be a faithful and wise steward, guiding the Church in constant readiness for Christ's glorious return, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for protecting freedom of conscience may ensure that no one is penalised for their religious beliefs in employment, education, or public life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For families broken by divorce or estrangement, especially children who feel caught between parents who cannot be in the same room, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may grant us peace about the things we cannot control, and clarity about the things we can, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may support families going through separation with practical help and without judgment, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a deeper spirit of prayer and vigilance in our spiritual lives as Christians, awaiting the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may hear the joyful summons, 'Come, you blessed of my Father,' and enter His eternal kingdom of glory and light, 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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