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Prayers of the Faithful Today

November 28

Friday in the 34th Week in Ordinary Time

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

Option 1

1.For greater transparency and accountability in Church leadership, that trust may be rebuilt where it has been broken, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for mental health provision may increase funding and ensure that people in crisis can access help without months of delay, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who have lost their faith or feel abandoned by God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may recognise Christ in those we find most difficult to love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may support those who are raising children alone, through practical help and not only kind words, 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 young adults who have drifted from the faith of their childhood, that they may find a community that takes their questions seriously, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for environmental policy may make binding commitments to protect the natural world for future generations, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For veterans living with trauma from their military service, especially those who struggle to find help or feel unseen, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be faithful to what we know is right, even in the moments when the easier option is to stay silent, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may reach out to those who have stopped attending Mass, through a personal approach rather than a general announcement, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a deeper spirit of prayer and fidelity in our Christian lives.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may share in the joy of God's eternal kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may defend the sanctity of every human life, from conception to natural death, with courage and clarity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may strengthen legal protections for the unborn and ensure that abortion is not funded by public money, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For expectant mothers facing difficult circumstances, that they may receive the human and practical support needed to bring their child safely to birth, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may give us genuine compassion for every life that is most at risk, and the courage to act on it, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be actively connected to local organisations that support women in crisis pregnancies, rather than leaving them to face it alone, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who tirelessly watch over and protect the lives of the unborn.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.

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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