Prayers of the Faithful Today
February 21
Saturday after Ash Wednesday [Saint Peter Damian, bishop and doctor of the Church]
○Optional Memorial
Liturgical Color: White
Prayers of the Faithful for Saint Peter Damian, bishop and doctor of the Church
Option 1
1.That the Church, following the example of St. Peter Damian, may be unwavering in its call for reform and holiness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may govern with humility and a desire for true justice, rejecting corruption and worldly ambition, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all monks, hermits, and those in religious life, that like St. Peter Damian, they may be beacons of prayer and penance, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may embrace a life of simplicity and detachment from material things, seeking the riches of God's kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be enriched by the wisdom of the Church's doctors and teachers, growing in knowledge of the faith, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who work for reform and renewal in the Church.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all faithful teachers and reformers of the Church may share in eternal wisdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may be strengthened by the example of St. Peter Damian to lead the Church with courage and pastoral zeal, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil society may be cleansed of moral corruption and renewed by the values of the Gospel, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For theologians, scholars, and catechists, that they may teach the faith with clarity and zeal, after the example of the Church's doctors, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may have the courage to speak truth in love, calling ourselves and others to deeper conversion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a place of ongoing renewal, where the call to holiness is taken seriously and lived joyfully, 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 who labored for the reform of the Church may now rejoice in God's eternal glory, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Variations if Optional Memorial is not celebrated
Option 1
1.That the Church may deepen its commitment to prayer and penance throughout this Lenten season, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That leaders of nations may seek wisdom and guidance in promoting peace and justice for all, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For catechumens preparing for baptism at Easter, that their Lenten journey may be a time of profound spiritual growth, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may embrace the disciplines of Lent with generous hearts, seeking conversion and reconciliation with God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be united in prayer and fasting, supporting one another in our Lenten resolutions, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For safe travel for those who will be journeying this weekend.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may be purified by God's mercy and brought to everlasting life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may be strengthened by the Holy Spirit as he guides the Church through this holy season, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may turn from sin and seek the path of righteousness, preparing for the celebration of Easter, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are struggling with temptation, that they may find strength in Christ to overcome evil, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our Lenten almsgiving may be a true expression of our love for God and neighbor, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that our Sunday worship may be a source of grace and renewal as we continue our Lenten journey, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who are lonely or feel isolated, that they may find companionship in our community.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may rest in the peace of Christ, awaiting the glory of the resurrection, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Pro Life Option
1.That the Church may offer Lenten prayers and sacrifices for the protection of all unborn children, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That leaders may be moved to enact laws that protect innocent life from conception to natural death, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all expectant mothers, especially those in difficult circumstances, that they may find the support needed to choose life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our Lenten disciplines may unite us more deeply with Christ's suffering and with the voiceless unborn, 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 resource centers and pro-life ministries.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all children whose lives were taken before birth may rest in God's merciful love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
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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.
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