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Prayers of the Faithful Today

May 23

Easter Weekday

Weekday
Liturgical Color: White

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

Option 1

1.That the Church may wait in prayer for a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That leaders may act with wisdom, restraint, and concern for the common good, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those waiting for clarity, healing, employment, reconciliation, or peace, that God may sustain them in hope, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may prepare for Pentecost with open hearts, ready to receive the gifts God wants to give, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be renewed in mission, courage, and charity by the Holy Spirit, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who will celebrate Pentecost with longing for renewal.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may rejoice in the Spirit who gives life, 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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