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Prayers of the Faithful Today

December 16

Tuesday in the 3rd Week of Advent

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

Option 1

1.For unity amid ideological divisions within the Church, that charity may prove stronger than disagreement, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those who make economic policy may ensure that affordable housing is available for families on low incomes, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For young people overwhelmed by anxiety about the future or climate change, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may draw us deeper into prayer and help us be faithful to it even when we are tired, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community where those going through difficulty find genuine support, 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 Pope Leo XIV, that he may call the Church to genuine repentance and renewal with pastoral courage, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those who set education policy may invest in children from the earliest years and close the gap between the richest and poorest schools, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those facing terminal illness and those who care for them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That this Advent may be a time of genuine examination of conscience and sincere repentance, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may offer the Sacrament of Reconciliation generously this Advent season and make it easy to access, 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 in God's mercy all that they could not find here, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may call society to embrace God's will for every human life and be a courageous voice against abortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may turn from enacting laws that permit the killing of unborn children and instead work to protect them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For women facing unwanted pressure to abort, that they may find protection, support, and the freedom to choose life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That expectant mothers may be strengthened to say yes to the gift of life and find the Church ready to walk with them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community that actively builds a culture of life, defending the unborn and welcoming every child, 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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