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Prayers of the Faithful Today

November 27

Thanksgiving Day

Thanksgiving Day
Liturgical Color: White or Green

Prayers of the Faithful for Thanksgiving Day

Option 1

1.For the Church in this nation, that gratitude for her freedoms may translate into courageous service of those who are poorest and most forgotten, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for social welfare may ensure that no family goes without the basic provision they need to live with dignity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who cannot meet their basic needs, who face another day without enough food or a safe place to sleep, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may give us genuine gratitude for what we have received, and the generosity that such gratitude demands, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may make a practical effort to reach those in the local community who have nothing and no one today, 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 share in the eternal life that Christ has promised, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may lead the Church with a generosity of spirit that models the giving love of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for public provision may ensure that emergency food and shelter support reaches every household in genuine need, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those living with domestic violence and abuse, for whom today brings no celebration, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may bring to God whatever burdens us most honestly, and trust that he receives even the prayer we struggle to form, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may ensure that those who are alone and isolated on a day meant for gathering find a genuine welcome among us, 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 share in the joy of God's eternal kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.For authentic catechesis on the dignity of every human life, that the Church may teach what she believes clearly and with conviction, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those in legislative authority may protect the unborn from abortion and invest in the support systems that help women choose life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For the terminally ill who feel they have become a burden to those who care for them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may deepen our reverence for every human life as his gift, and give us the courage to say so when it costs us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a practical refuge for women in crisis pregnancies, known not for slogans but for real and specific help, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who give thanks to God by defending His gift of human life.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may share in the life that God has prepared for those who love him, 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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