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Prayers of the Faithful Today

February 20

Friday after Ash Wednesday

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Prayers of the Faithful for Friday after Ash Wednesday

Option 1

1.That the Church may hold out this Lenten season as a genuine invitation to encounter God's mercy rather than merely a season of self-improvement, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That leaders of nations may be guided by a spirit of justice and work to alleviate the suffering of the poor and oppressed, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who carry the weight of a secret they have never told anyone, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our Lenten sacrifices may be offered with love, uniting us more closely to the Passion of Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place of fervent prayer, fasting, and almsgiving throughout this holy season, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those undertaking special Lenten devotions or retreats.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may be purified by God's mercy and share in Christ's resurrection, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may guide the Church with wisdom and inspire us to a holy observance of Lent, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That heads of state may be moved to pursue diplomatic solutions rather than escalating military action, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those in prison who are genuinely remorseful and seeking a second chance, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our Lenten practices may lead to a concrete and generous gift to those who are hungry or without shelter, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that we may support one another in our Lenten resolutions and not let each other give up too easily, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a spirit of self-denial and detachment from worldly things.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be cleansed by the blood of Christ and welcomed into His eternal kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may offer Lenten prayers and fasts for an end to abortion and for a renewed respect for all human life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That leaders may be moved to enact just laws protecting the unborn and supporting mothers in difficult circumstances, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For unborn children whose parents have been told they have a severe disability or will not survive, that they may be welcomed and cherished for whatever time they are given, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our Lenten sacrifices may be united with Christ's suffering for the protection of innocent life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may embrace a culture of life and offer tangible help to mothers and families in need, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who work in pregnancy centers and pro-life advocacy.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all children whose lives were taken before birth may rest in God's merciful 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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