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Prayers of the Faithful Today

May 21

Easter Weekday

Weekday
Liturgical Color: White

Prayers of the Faithful for Thursday of the 7th Week of Easter

Option 1

1.That the Church may be one as the Father and the Son are one, so that the world may believe, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That nations and communities divided by hatred may seek reconciliation and peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For families, parishes, and friendships wounded by division, that Christ's prayer for unity may heal them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may let the love of the Father and the Son dwell in us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may witness to the Gospel through unity, forgiveness, and mutual love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For Christian unity and healing in divided communities.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may behold the glory given to Christ before the foundation of the world, 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.
  2. Customize if needed: Click "Edit" to adapt the prayers to your parish's specific needs.
  3. Download: Click "Download PDF" to get a printable version.
  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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