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Prayers of the Faithful Today

November 30

1st SUNDAY OF ADVENT

Sunday
Liturgical Color: Violet

Prayers of the Faithful for the 1st SUNDAY OF ADVENT

Option 1

1.For renewal in parish life, that communities grown comfortable in routine may rediscover a genuine hunger for God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those engaged in peace negotiations may work urgently to protect civilian populations from the destruction of ongoing conflicts, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those fleeing violence and persecution, who have found no safe place to stop, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may draw us closer to himself even in our busiest days, and give us the quiet we need to hear him, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be known in the local area for practical generosity toward those who are most in need, 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 the Church, that she may be alert to those who have not yet heard the Good News, and eager to bring them to the joy they were made for, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for social provision may ensure that families in genuine need receive the support they require, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those in prison, especially those approaching the end of a long sentence with no support in place for their release, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may give us a genuine longing for what Advent promises, and not let us be content with its outward forms alone, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may gather as a community of genuine expectation throughout Advent, reaching out to those who have drifted rather than waiting for them to return, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a deeper spirit of prayer and attentiveness during these weeks of Advent.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 proclaim with confidence that every human life is a gift to be welcomed and defended, from the first moment of conception, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may act to protect every unborn child from abortion and to fund the practical support that helps women choose life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For women in crisis pregnancies who feel they have run out of options, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may give us the courage to speak honestly about the sanctity of life in our everyday conversations, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be known as a place where any woman facing an unexpected pregnancy can find a genuine welcome and practical help, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who advocate for the unborn in law, medicine, and public life.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may share in the life that God 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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