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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.That the Church may be a clear sign of God's healing power, bringing sight to the spiritually blind and hope to the afflicted, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may seek true wisdom and work to alleviate the suffering of their people, especially those in darkness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who are living in sin or ignorance, that their eyes may be opened to the light of Christ this Advent season, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may approach Jesus with persistent faith, like the blind men, crying out for His mercy and healing touch, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where faith is strong and where all are encouraged to bring their needs to the Lord with confidence, 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 who sought Christ's healing light may now see God face to face in glory, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may guide the Church with the light of Christ, dispelling all darkness and error, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may recognize Jesus as the true light of the world and follow Him out of darkness into His wonderful light, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those whose faith is weak or who are tempted to despair, that they may experience the power of Christ's healing mercy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our Advent journey may be a time of spiritual enlightenment, as we prepare our hearts for the coming of the Light of the world, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community that actively brings Christ's healing and hope to those who are blind or lost, 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 a persistent voice, crying out for every unborn child whose sight of this world is threatened by abortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may have their eyes opened to the humanity of every unborn child and protect them from the darkness of abortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For a profound conversion of hearts, that all may see abortion as a rejection of God's healing light and embrace His gift of life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That expectant mothers may find in Christ the strength and light to choose life, even when surrounded by darkness or fear, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a people of unwavering faith, working to bring the light of life to every unborn child and to end abortion, 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 innocent children lost to abortion may see the eternal light of God's face in His heavenly kingdom, 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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