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Prayers of the Faithful Today

February 12

Thursday in the 5th Week in Ordinary Time

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Prayers of the Faithful for Thursday in the 5th Week in Ordinary Time

Option 1

1.That the Church may be a constant witness to Christ's love, inviting all people to follow Him, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may be guided by wisdom and integrity, always seeking the common good, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For parents raising a child alone and struggling to provide and care well, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may deepen our reverence for the Mass and the sacraments as gifts we did not earn, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where faith is nurtured and lived with conviction, 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 enjoy eternal peace and rest in God's presence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV, that his leadership may inspire the Church to greater faithfulness and service, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governing authorities may uphold the dignity of every citizen and enforce laws that protect human rights, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those experiencing severe burnout who can no longer find energy or meaning in daily life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be instruments of God's peace and healing in our families, workplaces, and communities, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community whose witness draws the curious and the searching to encounter Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who are caring for sick family members or friends.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died in Christ may awaken to the joy of the resurrection, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may always uphold the sacredness of human life, from the moment of conception to natural death, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may be inspired to protect every unborn child from the violence of abortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For unborn children whose lives are at risk because their mothers are isolated, afraid, and without support, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may treat the elderly among us not as burdens but as bearers of wisdom and human dignity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may actively support ministries that offer life-affirming alternatives to abortion and care for the vulnerable, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who work in pregnancy resource centers and adoption services.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be embraced by God's infinite love and mercy, 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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