Prayers of the Faithful Today
November 21
The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
✚Memorial
Liturgical Color: White
Prayers of the Faithful for The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Option 1
1.That the Church, like the child Mary presented in the Temple, may always be a community wholly dedicated to God's service and praise, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for school funding may ensure that every child has access to quality education regardless of where they live or what their family can afford, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For migrants and refugees, especially families who have crossed borders in search of safety and stability, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may give us a deeper desire to offer ourselves in service, and the courage to follow through when it costs something, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be genuinely attentive to families going through difficulty, and ready to offer support before they reach crisis point, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For parents and educators, that they may present children to God through faith formation.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed who were presented to God in baptism may now rejoice in His eternal temple, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all pastors, that they may guide the faithful in offering their lives as a pleasing sacrifice to God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for protecting religious freedom may act against discrimination faced by faith communities in public life and employment, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For young people overwhelmed by anxiety about the future, especially those carrying the weight of climate uncertainty and economic insecurity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our hearts may be true temples of the Holy Spirit, adorned with virtue and dedicated to God's service, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a place where those who feel their faith is running out find someone ready to sit with them without pressure, 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 presented by Mary to her Son and welcomed into His eternal glory, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Variations if Memorial is not celebrated
Option 1
1.For Catholics who feel unwelcome in their parish, that they may find a community that genuinely sees and values them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for mental health services may ensure that people in crisis have access to timely professional support rather than simply waiting lists, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who have lost faith or feel that God has abandoned them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may show us what is standing between us and a deeper relationship with him, and give us the courage to address it, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may reach out to those who have drifted from the community, with a genuine invitation that shows they have been missed, 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 awaited the Lord's coming may now rejoice in His eternal presence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For unity between Catholics and other Christians, that honest dialogue and shared service may draw us closer despite our differences, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for environmental policy may prioritise long-term protection of ecosystems over short-term economic pressures, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For families broken by divorce or estrangement, especially children caught between parents in conflict, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may renew our hope when we are discouraged, and keep us faithful even when perseverance is hard, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be genuinely present to those going through family breakdown, without taking sides and without abandoning them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a deeper spirit of prayer and vigilance as the Church year draws to a close.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may hear the joyful summons to enter the eternal kingdom prepared for them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
How to Use These Prayers
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- 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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