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Prayers of the Faithful Today

March 5

Thursday in the 2nd Week of Lent

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Prayers of the Faithful for Thursday in the 2nd Week of Lent

Option 1

1.For those who left the Church because of hurt or disappointment and have never found their way back, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governing authorities may invest in accessible palliative care for all who face terminal illness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those facing a terminal diagnosis and the fear of what lies ahead, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may pray this week with real honesty about what we are carrying, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be known for its care of the elderly and those who live in isolation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For our sick, bereaved, and all who have asked for our prayers.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may rest in the peace that surpasses all understanding, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For courage to proclaim Christ publicly, that Catholics may witness to their faith without embarrassment or apology, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governing authorities may invest in early childhood provision and ensure every child has the foundations they need to learn, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those struggling with loneliness and isolation, especially the elderly who have no one to call, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may draw us to prayer even when we are too distracted to seek him, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may reach those who have stopped coming to Mass and make it easy for them to return, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For our sick, bereaved, and all who have asked for our prayers.Lord, hear our prayer.
For N. and all the faithful departed, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may never grow silent about the right to life of the unborn, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may enact legislation protecting unborn children from abortion and reject any measure that would extend it, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For unborn children of mothers struggling with addiction, who face double vulnerability from the moment of conception, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may not remain silent when the lives of the unborn are dismissed or ignored, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be known as a place where mothers facing difficult pregnancies are welcomed and helped, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who offer care and practical support to pregnant women in difficulty.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may rest in the infinite mercy of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

How to Use These Prayers

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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.

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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