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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.That the Church may always proclaim Christ with authority, teaching the way of salvation and calling all to faith, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may govern with justice and seek the true good of their people, not their own power or glory, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who are questioning the source of authority or struggling with obedience, that they may recognize Christ as the ultimate authority, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may humbly submit to Christ's teaching authority, as revealed in Scripture and the Church, and live according to His will, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where God's Word is received with faith and where all are eager to learn from Christ, 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 listened to Christ's authority may now rejoice in His eternal kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may exercise his teaching authority with wisdom and love, for the building up of the Church, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may acknowledge Christ as Lord and King, to whom all authority in heaven and on earth has been given, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are tempted by pride or rebellion against God's law, that their hearts may be converted to humility and obedience, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our Advent preparations may include a renewed commitment to follow Christ's teachings and to live as His faithful disciples, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community that joyfully embraces the authority of Christ and His Church, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a deeper respect for legitimate authority in the Church and in society.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be found worthy to stand before the Son of Man, who has all authority, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may always teach with Christ's authority the sacredness of every human life, from conception, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may recognize God's ultimate authority over life and protect every unborn child from abortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For a profound conversion of hearts, that all may submit to the authority of God's law, which forbids the killing of the innocent, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That expectant mothers may find in the Church a community that lovingly supports their authority to choose life for their children, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a people who courageously defend the unborn, acknowledging God's sovereign authority over every human life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who work to uphold God's authority by defending the right to life of every human being.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be welcomed into the eternal kingdom by Christ, the Lord of all, 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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