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Prayers of the Faithful Today

December 2

Tuesday in the 1st Week of Advent

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Liturgical Color: Violet

Prayers of the Faithful for Tuesday in the 1st Week of Advent

Option 1

1.For healing after scandals in the Church, that those who have been betrayed may find genuine justice and the support they deserve, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for healthcare provision may ensure that people with serious illness receive care without unreasonable delay or financial barrier, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who have lost a child, a spouse, or a close friend in the past year, carrying a grief that has not grown smaller, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may bring whatever we have been putting off bringing to God, and trust him with it honestly, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may sustain its care for those who are grieving beyond the days immediately after a death, 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 deeper Eucharistic faith, that the Mass may be received not as a routine but as the gift it truly is, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for housing policy may increase the provision of affordable homes for families who cannot meet the cost of renting, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For victims of human trafficking and exploitation, especially those who are held against their will and cannot call for help, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That this Advent may stir in us a genuine hunger for God, and not leave us content with going through the motions, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may make its Advent almsgiving concrete, ensuring that families in the local area who are most in need receive practical help, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a greater spirit of generosity toward those in need in our local area.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 continue to proclaim that every human life, from the first moment of conception, is created in God's image and deserving of protection, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That legislators may protect the unborn from abortion through clear law, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For the elderly and terminally ill who face pressure toward assisted dying, that they may receive the assurance and care they need to face death with dignity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may give us the courage and compassion to accompany those who are dying, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may make a genuine effort to accompany those who are terminally ill, through prayer and personal visits, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who provide practical support to women in crisis pregnancies and their children.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may rest in the mercy of God, 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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