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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.For deeper Eucharistic faith and reverence, that the Mass may be the true centre of parish life and not merely a routine obligation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for healthcare may ensure that hospital services and palliative care are adequately funded and available to those who need them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those sleeping rough with no safe shelter, especially in places where emergency provision is overstretched and inadequate, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may give us genuine compassion for those who suffer and the courage to act on it, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may accompany those who are grieving or in crisis, not with words alone but with sustained, practical presence, 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 those responsible for setting wages and employment conditions may ensure that care workers and others in essential services are paid fairly, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those living with domestic violence, trapped in homes where fear is daily, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may draw us deeper into honest prayer, especially in the seasons when we feel furthest from him, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a safe community where families in crisis can ask for help without fear of judgement, 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 the terminally ill who feel they are a burden on those who care for them, that they may receive the assurance they need to face death with dignity and peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That expectant mothers facing difficult circumstances may be surrounded by compassion and practical support from those who will stand with them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be known as a community that stands by women in crisis pregnancies with practical help and not merely sympathy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who work in crisis pregnancy support, offering practical help and a listening ear to women facing pressure to end their pregnancy.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.

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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