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Prayers of the Faithful Today

March 27

Friday in the 5th Week of Lent

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Prayers of the Faithful for Friday in the 5th Week of Lent

Option 1

1.For the Church, that the unity Christ prays for — 'I and the Father are one' — may be the standard she holds for unity within herself: one in truth, one in love, one in mission, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governing authorities may address the root causes of gang violence and organised crime that destroy communities, especially those with the youngest and most vulnerable, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For young men drawn into gang membership who entered seeking belonging and protection but are now trapped by fear and violence, that a way out may open for them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may offer this Friday's penance with our whole heart — not a performance but a real movement of the soul toward God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a genuine community of belonging for young people, so that destructive groups are not the only answer to their longing for identity and brotherhood, 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 the faithful departed who fought the good fight may now rest in Christ's eternal victory, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For the Church, that the unity of Father and Son may be the pattern she holds for unity within herself — not uniformity, but the deep communion of love freely given, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That governing authorities may address the isolation of communities cut off from services, infrastructure, and economic opportunity, so that no area is left behind, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For people with no fixed address who cannot access healthcare, social services, or legal support because they have no documented place of residence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may allow this Friday in Lent to be a day of genuine penance — not what is comfortable but what costs us something real, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish this Lenten season may strengthen its bonds of unity — resolving tensions, practising patience, and building the communion that Christ prays for, 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 with one voice for the protection of every unborn child — without exception and without apology — as a community united with the Father and Son in the love of the Spirit, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may enforce existing laws protecting the unborn and close the loopholes that allow procedures harmful to unborn children in the later stages of pregnancy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For women carrying twins or multiples who are pressured to undergo selective reduction, that they may receive honest information and the support to welcome all their children, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our Friday penance today may be offered for the unborn who have no voice — a small act of solidarity with those who could not speak for themselves, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may walk with mothers through the full journey of pregnancy and beyond, so that choosing life is always met with community and lasting support, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who pray and fast for the protection of unborn children.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be freed from darkness and rest in the eternal light of Christ, 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.

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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