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Prayers of the Faithful Today

November 19

Wednesday in the 33rd Week in Ordinary Time

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Prayers of the Faithful for Wednesday in the 33rd Week in Ordinary Time

Option 1

1.That the Church may always be faithful in her service to the Lord, using her gifts wisely while awaiting His return, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may govern with integrity and diligence, always mindful of their responsibility to God and their people, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who have been entrusted with talents by God, that they may not be fearful or lazy, but courageously invest them for His kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be good and faithful servants, using the gifts God has given us to produce an abundant harvest of love and good works, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where every member's talents are recognized, encouraged, and put to use for the glory of God, 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 faithful stewards may now enter into the joy of their Master, 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 wisdom and prudence of a faithful steward, preparing us for Christ's return, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may recognize their accountability to God for the gifts they have received and use them for the building up of a just society, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are tempted by complacency or fear of failure, that they may be stirred to action by the call to use their talents for God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be ever mindful of our final accounting before the Lord, and strive to be found fruitful in all He has entrusted to us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community that actively encourages all its members to discover and develop their God-given talents for His service and the good of others, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a greater spirit of generosity and responsible stewardship in our lives and in the Church.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be found worthy to share in the eternal treasures of God's kingdom, having used their gifts wisely and well, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may be a faithful steward of the precious talent 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 recognize that the protection of every unborn child is a grave responsibility and use their authority to defend this gift, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For a profound conversion of hearts, that all may turn from the sloth that ignores the plight of the unborn and zealously guard God's gift of life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That expectant mothers may be empowered to be faithful stewards of the new life within them, supported by a community that cherishes every child, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a people who actively use all our talents to protect the unborn and to build a culture where every life is a welcomed treasure, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who dedicate their talents to advocating for the unborn and supporting pregnant women.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion, whose talents were never allowed to flourish on earth, may rejoice in God's 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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