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Prayers of the Faithful Today

December 28

THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH

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Liturgical Color: White

Prayers of the Faithful for THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH

Option 1

1.That the Church, honoring the Holy Family, may herself become more truly a family, caring for all her members with genuine affection, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those who govern may invest in early childhood education and support services for parents of young children, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For men who struggle with fatherhood and women who carry the burden of both work and family, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may recognize Christ in the members of our own families and love them with patience, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our community may support families going through difficulty and not let any family face hardship alone, 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 and love of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV and all priests, that they may shepherd families with the tenderness and dedication of the Holy Family of Nazareth, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for economic policy may invest in meaningful support for families in financial hardship, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For victims of domestic violence and abuse, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That the simplicity of this Christmas season may deepen our love for those closest to us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community that gathers families in and makes them feel genuinely part of something larger this Christmas season, 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.

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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