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Prayers of the Faithful Today

April 26

FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

✠Sunday
Liturgical Color: White

Prayers of the Faithful for FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

Option 1

1.That the Church may hear and follow the voice of Christ, the true shepherd and gate of the sheep, and lead all people toward abundant life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That civil leaders may protect those entrusted to their care, especially the poor, the displaced, and those whose voices are easily ignored, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For vocations to the priesthood, diaconate, consecrated life, and holy marriage, that those called may recognize the Shepherd's voice and follow with courage, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may reject every voice that steals, kills, or destroys, and enter by Christ the gate into the life he promises, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a safe pasture for the young, the elderly, the wounded, and all who seek the Lord, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all pastors and parish leaders, that they may serve after the heart of Christ the Good Shepherd.Lord, hear our prayer.
For N. and all the faithful departed, that they may enter through Christ the gate into eternal life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV and all bishops, that they may shepherd God's people with humility, vigilance, and love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That leaders of nations may guard the dignity of every person and resist policies that treat human beings as burdens or objects, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who have been harmed by false shepherds, that Christ may heal them and restore their trust in his voice, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may learn to distinguish the voice of Christ from the voices of fear, selfishness, and despair, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our community, that we may encourage vocations by our prayer, example, and generous support of those discerning God's call, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For young people discerning their future, that they may hear the Lord's call clearly.Lord, hear our prayer.
For N. and all who have died, that the Shepherd and Guardian of souls may bring them safely home, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may proclaim Christ's desire that all may have life abundantly, defending every life from conception to natural death, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may guard the gate of life for unborn children, the disabled, the elderly, and all who are vulnerable, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For mothers and fathers under pressure to choose against life, that they may hear the Shepherd's voice through people ready to help them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may never follow voices that diminish human dignity, but choose the voice of Christ who came to give life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may offer concrete protection and welcome to families in need, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who defend and serve vulnerable human life.Lord, hear our prayer.
For N. and all children lost before birth, that they may be gathered into the eternal pasture of Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

How to Use These Prayers

  1. Choose your option: Select from the available prayer options based on your celebration.
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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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