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Prayers of the Faithful Today

December 24

Advent Weekday (December 24 - Christmas Eve Vigil)

Ferial / Christmas Eve
Liturgical Color: Violet (day) / White (Vigil)

Prayers of the Faithful for Advent Weekday (December 24 - Morning)

Option 1

1.For survivors of abuse within the Church, that they may find justice, healing, and a community that stands with them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for criminal justice may pursue fair courts, genuine rehabilitation, and humane conditions in prisons, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those suffering from anxiety or severe depression, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be faithful to what we know is right, even when it costs us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may reach those who have stopped coming and make it genuinely 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 peace of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may shepherd the Church with wisdom, courage, and genuine pastoral warmth, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those who set labour policy may ensure fair wages and decent working conditions for all workers, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those facing terminal illness and those who are dying alone, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may draw our hearts to stillness in these final hours of Advent, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may close this Advent season with quiet gratitude and genuine readiness to receive 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 who have died may rest in the mercy and love of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may be a steadfast defender of every unborn child from abortion and a compassionate presence for every woman facing a difficult pregnancy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That legislators may protect unborn children from abortion and invest in genuine support for mothers in crisis pregnancies, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For young women facing an unexpected pregnancy without stable income, housing, or partner support, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may receive every new life as a gift and stand concretely with mothers who need our help, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a place where pregnant women in need find practical support and genuine encouragement to choose life, 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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