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Prayers of the Faithful Today

January 10

Christmas Weekday

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Prayers of the Faithful for Christmas Weekday

Option 1

1.That the Church may always be a light to the nations, drawing all people to the truth of Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That leaders of governments may be guided by principles of justice and work for the well-being of all citizens, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For parents whose adult children have walked away from the faith, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be honest with God about the parts of our lives we are most reluctant to bring to Him, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place of genuine Christian fellowship and mutual 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 enter into the eternal joy of God's kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may be strengthened in his ministry of shepherding God's flock, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those who govern may address the conditions of poverty and injustice from which violence grows, rather than responding to its symptoms alone, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who have stopped believing and find the idea of return too distant or too difficult, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be generous in forgiving others, just as God has forgiven us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a genuine place of worship, service, and mutual care, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who are discerning their vocation in life.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died in Christ may be raised to glory on the last day, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may consistently defend the dignity of every human life, from conception to natural death, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those who govern may enact and enforce laws that protect unborn children from abortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For a change of heart in those who support or participate in abortion, that they may recognize the sanctity of life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That those facing end-of-life decisions may choose compassionate care over euthanasia or assisted suicide, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may foster a culture that values and supports every human life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who work to provide alternatives to abortion and support for pregnant women.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all children lost before birth may be held in God's eternal love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

How to Use These Prayers

  1. Choose your option: Select from the available prayer options based on your celebration.
  2. Customize if needed: Click "Edit" to adapt the prayers to your parish's specific needs.
  3. Download: Click "Download PDF" to get a printable version.
  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.

Features:

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