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Prayers of the Faithful Today

February 13

Friday in the 5th Week in Ordinary Time

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

Option 1

1.That the Church may proclaim Christ's healing power without apology, drawing the sick and brokenhearted toward him, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those in positions of authority may govern with justice and work to alleviate the suffering of the poor and marginalized, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those whose grief has left them unable to pray or feel close to God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may sustain us when fidelity to what we know is right feels too costly, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where all are genuinely welcomed and no one is made to feel like an outsider, 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 be granted eternal rest and the fullness of joy in God's kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may be guided by the Holy Spirit in his leadership of the universal Church, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That heads of government in regions of active conflict may be moved to lay down arms and seek a just and lasting peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those caring for a loved one with dementia, bearing the weight of that slow loss alone, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may notice and respond to the suffering of those nearest to us before it is too late, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be known in the neighbourhood for practical love and not only for Sunday Mass, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For an increase in vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died in the hope of the resurrection may see God as He is, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may tirelessly defend the sanctity of every human life, from its very beginning in the womb, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That legislators may have the courage to enact and defend laws that protect unborn children from abortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For expectant mothers, especially those facing difficult circumstances, that they may receive the support and love needed to choose life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may accompany the dying with our presence and prayer rather than treating death as a problem to be managed, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may actively promote the Gospel of Life, offering hope and practical assistance to the vulnerable, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who advocate for the rights of the unborn and provide support for pregnant women.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent lives lost before birth may be held in God's eternal embrace, 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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