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Prayers of the Faithful Today

November 20

Thursday in the 33rd Week in Ordinary Time

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

Option 1

1.That the Church may always weep with those who weep, offering Christ's compassion and hope to a world suffering from sin and injustice, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may have hearts moved by the plight of their people, especially the poor and oppressed, and work for their true liberation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who are mourning, for those who live in fear or under threat of violence, that they may find comfort in God's promises and the support of our community, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may not be indifferent to the suffering around us, but actively work to bring peace, justice, and consolation in Christ's name, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place of true Christian solidarity, where we bear one another's burdens and share in one another's joys and sorrows, 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 wept in this life may now have their tears wiped away in God's eternal kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may be a true father to the afflicted, offering words of hope and tirelessly working for peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may recognize the signs of God's impending judgment and turn to Him with repentant hearts before it is too late, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are hardened in sin or who reject God's mercy, that their hearts may be converted by His grace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be vigilant in prayer and good works, always ready for the Lord's coming and mindful of the day of visitation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community that actively prepares for Christ's return by living lives of holiness and charity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a deeper spirit of repentance and conversion in our lives and in the world.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be found ready to meet the Lord and be welcomed into His eternal peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may weep for every unborn child lost to abortion, and tirelessly proclaim their right to life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may have their hearts moved by the silent cry of the unborn and work to end the desolation of abortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For a profound conversion of hearts, that all may recognize the tragedy of abortion and turn to God's mercy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That expectant mothers may be surrounded by compassion and support, choosing life and rejecting the path of sorrow, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a people who actively defend every unborn child, offering prayers and sacrifices for an end to abortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who offer comfort and support to women who have experienced the sorrow of abortion.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be consoled by God in His eternal kingdom of peace, 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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