Prayers of the Faithful Today
November 25
Saint Catherine of Alexandria, virgin and martyr
○Optional Memorial
Liturgical Color: Red
Prayers of the Faithful for Saint Catherine of Alexandria
Option 1
1.That the Church, inspired by St. Catherine's wisdom and courageous defense of the faith, may always be a beacon of truth and a champion of learning, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for housing strategy may fund adequate provision for those sleeping rough and ensure that emergency shelter is genuinely accessible, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For international students navigating visa pressures, language barriers, and the difficulty of belonging far from home, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may give us the courage to speak honestly about what we believe when it matters, even when the easier option is silence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community where those who have questions about faith are welcome to ask them honestly, without feeling they must first pretend to believe, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For young women, that they may be inspired by St. Catherine's example of purity and fortitude.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all martyrs who died for their unwavering faith may rejoice with St. Catherine in God's eternal kingdom, 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 with the wisdom and clarity of thought exemplified by St. Catherine, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for youth justice may invest in prevention and early intervention rather than waiting until young people are already embedded in crime, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who cannot meet their basic needs, including those who are too proud or too ashamed to ask for help from those around them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may help us to engage honestly with our faith rather than keeping it at a comfortable distance from the rest of our lives, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a place where the practical needs of those who are struggling are noticed and met, not left to be someone else's responsibility, 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 brought into the perfect light of God's eternal wisdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Variations if Optional Memorial is not celebrated
Option 1
1.For seminarians and those discerning a vocation, that they may find the clarity and courage to respond to what God is asking of them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for refugee integration may ensure that people who have been granted protection receive the language support and housing they need to rebuild their lives, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those living with chronic illness or persistent pain, especially those who manage their condition largely unsupported, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may teach us to rest in him with less restlessness, and to trust his timing rather than forcing our own, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may reach those who have stopped coming, through a personal invitation rather than a general announcement, 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 bishops, especially those who carry the weight of difficult decisions about their dioceses, that they may act with wisdom, courage, and genuine care for those in their charge, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for cancer services may reduce the time patients wait between diagnosis and treatment, when every week matters, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For elderly people who are lonely and rarely visited, particularly those in residential care who have outlived their closest friends and family, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may teach us to pray honestly about the things we are genuinely worried about, rather than offering him only our curated selves, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community where no one faces a crisis alone because there is always someone who knows them well enough to notice, 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 and a new one begins.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may hear the joyful summons to enter the eternal kingdom prepared for them by our loving Father, 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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