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Prayers of the Faithful Today

April 19

THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER

✠Sunday
Liturgical Color: White

Prayers of the Faithful for THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER

Option 1

1.For the Church, that she may walk with all whose hope has been shaken, opening the Scriptures and helping every troubled heart recognize the risen Lord, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That leaders of nations may choose truth over confusion and serve their people with the steady justice that restores hope after disappointment, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are grieving, discouraged, or walking away from faith, that Christ may draw near to them as he drew near to the disciples on the road to Emmaus, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may know Christ in the breaking of the bread and allow the Eucharist to send us back with renewed courage to announce that he is truly risen, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community where hearts burn again with love for the Word of God and where strangers are welcomed as Christ himself, 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, that they may see the risen Lord face to face, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV, bishops, priests, and deacons, that their preaching may open the Scriptures with clarity and lead the faithful to recognize Christ in the Eucharist, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all who govern may listen carefully to the suffering and confusion of those they serve, and respond with wisdom rather than indifference, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who have lost hope because of illness, unemployment, violence, or family strain, that the risen Christ may accompany them and rekindle their hearts, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may not be slow of heart to believe, but receive the witness of the prophets, the apostles, and the Church with Easter faith, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our local community, that every Mass may deepen our recognition of Christ present in Word, Sacrament, and the people gathered in his name, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For lectors, catechists, preachers, and all who help others understand the Scriptures.Lord, hear our prayer.
For N. and all who have died, that the Lord who was made known in the breaking of bread may welcome them to the heavenly banquet, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may accompany every mother and father in fear or confusion, walking with them patiently until hope becomes visible again, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may recognize the dignity of every human life and protect children before birth with laws shaped by justice and compassion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For pregnant women who feel alone on a difficult road, that Christ may draw near through practical support, faithful friendship, and the care of the Church, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That the Eucharist may open our eyes to the value of every human person for whom Christ died and rose, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may become a place where wounded hearts find welcome, counsel, and concrete help, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For pregnancy resource centers and all who accompany parents in crisis.Lord, hear our prayer.
For N. and all the faithful departed, especially children who died before birth, that they may rest in the risen Christ, 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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