Prayers of the Faithful Today
December 10
Our Lady of Loreto
○Optional Memorial
Liturgical Color: White
Prayers of the Faithful for Our Lady of Loreto
Option 1
1.That the Church, under the patronage of Our Lady of Loreto, may always be a true home for God's people, a place of faith, hope, and love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may protect families and homes, ensuring that all have a safe and secure place to dwell, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all families, especially those facing difficulties or displacement, that through Mary's intercession, they may find strength, unity, and God's blessings, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may cultivate a deep love for the Holy Family of Nazareth, making our own homes places of prayer and virtue, like the Holy House of Loreto, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a spiritual home for all, where faith is nurtured and where all are welcomed into God's family, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For aviators, air travelers, and all who are on journeys, under the protection of Our Lady of Loreto.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may be brought by Mary to their eternal home in heaven, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV and all pastors, that they may guide the Church with the maternal care of Our Lady of Loreto, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil society may value the sanctity of the home and work to create environments where families can thrive, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are homeless or seeking refuge, that Mary, who found no room in the inn, may intercede for them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our Advent journey may lead us to prepare our hearts as a worthy dwelling place for Christ, our coming King, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a true 'holy house,' a place where God dwells among His people and where His love is made manifest, 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 died may find their eternal dwelling place in the house of the Father, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Variations if Optional Memorial is not celebrated
Option 1
1.That the Church may always be a herald of Christ's coming, preparing the way for Him with prayer and penance, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That leaders of nations may seek wisdom from God and govern their peoples with justice and compassion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are burdened by sin or worldly anxieties, that this Advent may be a time of liberation and spiritual renewal, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may embrace the call to repentance and conversion, making our hearts ready to receive the Lord at Christmas, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place of fervent prayer and active charity as we await the coming of our Savior, 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 looked for the Lord's coming may now rejoice in His eternal light and peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may lead the Church with prophetic courage, preparing the world for Christ's return, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may hear the voice of John the Baptist and turn their hearts to the Lord with sincere repentance, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who feel lost or have strayed from the path of righteousness, that this Advent may be a time of finding their way back to God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our Advent disciplines of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving may bear fruit in a deeper love for God and neighbor, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community that eagerly prepares for the Lord's coming, with hearts open to His grace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a spirit of humility and penance to pervade our Advent observance.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be found ready to meet the Lord and be welcomed into His everlasting kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
How to Use These Prayers
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- 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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