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Prayers of the Faithful Today

March 8

3rd SUNDAY OF LENT

Sunday
Liturgical Color: Violet

Prayers of the Faithful for the 3rd SUNDAY OF LENT

Option 1

1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may have the wisdom to navigate the complexity of our time and the courage to lead without compromise, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That heads of government may invest in measures that lift people out of poverty and ensure no family lacks basic provision, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those living with severe depression who cannot see a way through and have lost the will to try, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may look for Christ in the faces of those we would rather avoid, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be genuinely welcoming to those arriving for the first time, drawn by a quiet but real hunger for something more, 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 unity between Catholics and other Christian communities, that the prayer of Christ 'that they may all be one' may draw us ever closer, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governing authorities may ensure access to affordable housing for those on the lowest incomes, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For migrants and refugees who have crossed dangerous borders to reach safety and now face an uncertain welcome, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may not put off until tomorrow what God is asking of us today, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our community may support families going through difficulty and not leave them to struggle alone, 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 raise its voice clearly and without apology in defence of every unborn life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governing authorities may take steps to reduce abortion by investing in practical support for mothers and families, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For women who have been refused asylum and fear deportation while pregnant, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may speak of unborn life with love and urgency, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may invest in practical support for mothers and expectant families, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who advocate for the legal protection of unborn children.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may behold the face of God, 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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