Prayers of the Faithful Today
November 29
The Blessed Virgin Mary on Saturday
○Optional Memorial
Liturgical Color: White
Prayers of the Faithful for The Blessed Virgin Mary on Saturday
Option 1
1.For families, that through Mary's example they may become genuine domestic churches where faith is passed from one generation to the next, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for migration policy may ensure that those fleeing violence are treated with dignity and given a fair hearing, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For young people overwhelmed by anxiety about the future and climate change, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That Mary's faithfulness to God's will may inspire us to offer him whatever he asks of us, even when we do not understand it, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may find genuine ways to involve young mothers and families in parish life, giving them a real place of belonging, 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 awaited the Lord with Mary may now rejoice with her in His eternal presence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For priests facing burnout or exhaustion in their ministry, that they may find genuine rest and renewal in Mary's intercession, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for housing provision may take urgent action to ensure that people sleeping rough have access to safe and stable accommodation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For families broken by divorce or separation, and for children caught between parents in conflict, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may bring our burdens to God honestly rather than carrying them alone, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community where divorced and separated Catholics are welcomed and not made to feel like strangers in their own church, 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, through Mary's intercession, share in the joy of God's eternal kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Variations if Optional Memorial is not celebrated
Option 1
1.For deeper Eucharistic faith and reverence, that the celebration of Mass may be at the true centre of parish life rather than the edge of it, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for criminal justice may invest in rehabilitation programmes that give those leaving prison a genuine chance to rebuild their lives, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those sleeping rough, especially those who have been on the streets for months and have lost all connection to services, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may recognise the opportunities to do good that we habitually walk past, and act on them rather than moving on, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may take concrete action to support people in local housing crisis rather than assuming someone else will step in, 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 completed their earthly pilgrimage may enter into the eternal kingdom of Christ the King, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Catholics who feel they do not fit in any parish, who carry wounds that the Church has not yet found a way to address, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those in authority over economic and housing policy may take concrete steps to reduce the cost burden on the lowest-paid workers and renters, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For children in care, especially those who are moved frequently and have no stable adult relationship in their lives, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may help us to bring our whole selves to him and not only the parts we feel comfortable presenting, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may make concrete space for those who are struggling with their faith, where honest questions are welcome, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who are lonely or feel isolated, that they may find companionship and support within our community.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all our departed loved ones may rejoice in the perpetual light of God's presence, 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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