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Prayers of the Faithful Today

December 5

Friday in the 1st Week of Advent

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Liturgical Color: Violet

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

Option 1

1.For survivors of abuse within the Church, that they may find justice, healing, and genuine accompaniment, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for public health may invest in mental health services and ensure no one faces crisis without support, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For the poor who cannot meet their basic needs, and those facing sudden financial crisis, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be faithful to what we know is right even when it costs us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be genuinely welcoming to those arriving for the first time, 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 life God has promised, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For priests facing burnout and loneliness, that the Church may care for those who care for others, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those in positions of international authority may pursue negotiated settlements and end the suffering caused by ongoing conflicts, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who have lost faith or feel abandoned by God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may give us a genuine hunger for prayer this Advent, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may carry those in grief through this Advent with patience and care, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a greater faith in Christ's power to heal us from all our infirmities, spiritual and physical.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be brought from darkness into God's eternal light and peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may be unwavering in its proclamation of the sanctity of life from conception to natural death, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may reject legislation permitting abortion and work to provide full legal protection for the unborn, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For women in crisis pregnancies facing pressure to abort, that they may find genuine support and courage to choose life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may grow in reverence for human life at every stage, from the moment of conception, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a practical source of support for pregnant mothers in difficulty and for families caring for vulnerable children, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who work to open the eyes of society to the truth and sanctity of every human life.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may share in the life 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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