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Prayers of the Faithful Today

March 13

Friday in the 3rd Week of Lent

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Prayers of the Faithful for Friday in the 3rd Week of Lent

Option 1

1.For renewal in parish life, that prayer in every home and heart may be the source of whatever changes the Church brings to the world, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That heads of government may prioritise affordable childcare and ensure working families are not left without support, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those dying alone, with no family member beside them in their final hours, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be honest with ourselves and with God about where we have fallen short, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our community may invest in young people and give them real responsibility in parish life, 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 the Church, that the practice of almsgiving may deepen our solidarity with the poor and not remain merely occasional, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governing authorities may take concrete action to reduce homelessness and provide shelter for those sleeping rough, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those living in severe poverty who cannot meet the most basic needs of their families, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may use this Lent to develop the habit of daily prayer and not abandon it when the season ends, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish community may be drawn together this Lenten season through shared prayer and mutual support, 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 speak about abortion with the same moral clarity with which it speaks about any other injustice, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That legislators may resist any attempt to use public funds to expand access to abortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For women in violent or abusive relationships who are pregnant and cannot see a way forward, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may speak up for unborn life when we have the opportunity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a place of refuge and welcome for any mother who does not know where to turn, 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 be held in God's infinite mercy, 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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