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Prayers of the Faithful Today

February 11

Our Lady of Lourdes

○Optional Memorial
Liturgical Color: White

Prayers of the Faithful for Our Lady of Lourdes

Option 1

1.That the Church, like Our Lady of Lourdes, may be a source of healing and hope for all who are afflicted in body or spirit, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may prioritize the care of the sick and ensure access to healthcare for all, especially the poor, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who have endured years of serious illness that has not responded to treatment, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may have a childlike faith like St. Bernadette, trusting in God's goodness and the maternal care of Mary, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place of compassion and support for the sick and suffering among us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For doctors, nurses, caregivers, and all who minister to the sick.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died after long illness may find eternal rest and healing in the presence of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV and all pastors, that they may be ministers of Christ's healing grace, attentive to the needs of the sick, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governments may invest in accessible healthcare and robust social support for those living with chronic illness and disability, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are gravely ill and cannot find meaning in their suffering, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may embrace penance and prayer for the conversion of sinners, as requested by Our Lady of Lourdes, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community that offers solace to the suffering and witnesses to the healing power of faith, 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 sought Mary's intercession may be welcomed by her into paradise, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Variations if Optional Memorial is not celebrated

Option 1

1.That the Church may faithfully proclaim the Gospel of salvation to all nations, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those in authority may govern with justice and promote the dignity of every human person, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For refugees and asylum seekers awaiting a decision that will determine their future, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may open our ears to hear what he is saying to us in the Scriptures, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may actively seek out and welcome those who have drifted away from the Church, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For the specific intentions and needs of our community.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may find eternal rest in the Lord, 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 guiding the universal Church, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those in positions of power may choose negotiation over escalation in every zone of conflict, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For young people overwhelmed by anxiety about their future and the state of the world, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may recognise the face of Christ in the person we are most tempted to dismiss or ignore, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a place where no one sits alone and no one feels forgotten, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For an increase in vocations to serve God and His people.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all our beloved dead may be united with Christ in His heavenly kingdom, 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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