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Prayers of the Faithful Today

November 26

Wednesday in the 34th Week in Ordinary Time

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Liturgical Color: Green

Prayers of the Faithful for Wednesday in the 34th Week in Ordinary Time

Option 1

1.For survivors of abuse within the Church, that they may receive the truth they have been denied and find healing that is more than a promise, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for school funding may ensure that children in deprived areas have access to the same quality of education as those in wealthier ones, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those living with severe depression or anxiety, especially those who cannot see a way through and struggle to ask for help, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may draw us to genuine prayer even when we feel too tired or too distracted to begin, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may invest in young people, giving them real responsibility and showing them they are genuinely needed, 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 may rest in the peace of Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For those who have left the Church because of hurt or disappointment, that they may find a path back that honours their experience, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for employment legislation may ensure that low-paid workers have access to fair wages, decent conditions, and the right to organise, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those struggling with addiction to alcohol, drugs, or other dependencies, especially those who have tried to stop and cannot without help, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may forgive those who have caused us lasting harm, and find in that forgiveness a freedom we did not expect, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be genuinely welcoming to those who arrive alone and unsure, so that no one leaves feeling less welcome than when they arrived, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a greater spirit of endurance and fidelity in our Christian lives.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may rest in God's mercy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may proclaim the sanctity of every human life from conception, clearly and without apology, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those in legislative authority may enact laws that protect the unborn from abortion and support women in crisis pregnancies, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For women facing pressure to end their pregnancy, that they may find the practical solidarity they need to choose life with confidence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may deepen our reverence for the gift of life at every stage, from the first moment of conception, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be known as a community that stands alongside women in crisis pregnancies with real and practical help, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who suffer for their pro-life convictions, that they may be consoled by God.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may share in the eternal life that Christ has promised, 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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