Prayers of the Faithful Today
December 23
Saint John of Kanty, priest
◦Optional Commemoration
Liturgical Color: White
Prayers of the Faithful for Saint John of Kanty, priest
Option 1
1.That the Church, inspired by St. John of Kanty's learning and charity, may always be a teacher of truth and a mother to the poor, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may govern with wisdom and promote education and care for the needy in their societies, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all scholars, students, and pilgrims, that they may pursue truth with integrity and share their blessings generously, like St. John of Kanty, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may have a deep love for learning, especially about our faith, and a compassionate heart for those who are less fortunate, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where knowledge and charity flourish, and where all are encouraged to grow in wisdom and holiness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For universities and places of learning, that they may be centers of truth and virtue.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who lived lives of learning and charity may rejoice with St. John of Kanty in God's eternal kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.That the Church may always proclaim Christ as Emmanuel, God-with-us, our King and Lawgiver, the hope of all nations, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may seek the wisdom of Emmanuel and govern their peoples with justice and peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who await the coming of the Savior, that their hearts may be filled with joyful expectation and readiness to receive Him, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may prepare our hearts for Christmas by lives of prayer, repentance, and eager longing for Emmanuel, our God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where the presence of God is keenly felt and where all await the Lord with fervent hope, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a deeper awareness of Christ's presence with us, Emmanuel.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed who longed for Emmanuel may now rejoice in His eternal presence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Variations if Optional Commemoration is not celebrated
Option 1
1.That the Church may joyfully proclaim Emmanuel, God-with-us, our King and Lawgiver, the hope of all peoples, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may seek the wisdom of Christ our King and strive to establish His reign of justice and peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who await the Savior's coming, that their hearts may be filled with joyful expectation and readiness to receive Him, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may prepare our hearts for Christmas by lives of prayer, repentance, and eager longing for Emmanuel, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where the presence of God is keenly felt and where all await the Lord with fervent hope, 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 longed for Emmanuel may now rejoice in His eternal presence and peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may be a faithful herald of Emmanuel, our God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all nations may come to desire Christ, their King and Lawgiver, and seek the salvation He offers, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who feel far from God, that this Advent may draw them to Emmanuel, who comes to save His people, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our hearts may be made ready as a worthy dwelling for our King and God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community radiant with the hope of Emmanuel's coming, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a deeper desire for Christ, our King and Savior.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be saved by Christ, our Emmanuel, and brought into His everlasting kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
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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.
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