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Prayers of the Faithful Today

December 15

Monday in the 3rd Week of Advent

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Prayers of the Faithful for Monday in the 3rd Week of Advent

Option 1

1.For courage in the Church to proclaim Christ publicly, without apology and without fear, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those who set labour policy may protect workers' rights, ensure fair wages, and end exploitative working conditions, 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 draw us to prayer even when we are too distracted to seek it ourselves, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may reach those who have stopped coming and make it easy for them to return, 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 mercy and peace of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Catholics who have left the Church because of hurt, that they may find the door open and a community ready to listen, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those in authority may take concrete steps to protect the natural environment and reduce harm to the most vulnerable communities, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those facing infertility or pregnancy loss, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may deepen our prayer this Advent and give us the courage to sit with him even in silence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a place of genuine warmth this Advent season, so that no one who comes feels invisible, 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 be held in the mercy of God and know the fullness of his light, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may proclaim the sanctity of every human life from conception with clarity and compassion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those who make laws may reject legislation that permits abortion and instead protect the lives of unborn children, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For mothers in crisis pregnancies, that they may find support, practical help, and people willing to walk with them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may see every human life, however small or frail, as bearing the image of God and worthy of protection, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be known as a community that walks with pregnant mothers and welcomes every child with love, 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 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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