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Prayers of the Faithful Today

June 21

TWELFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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Liturgical Color: Green

Prayers of the Faithful for TWELFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Option 1

1.That the Church may proclaim the Gospel without fear, trusting the Lord who knows every sparrow and every hair of our heads, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those who govern may defend the innocent, protect the persecuted, and act with courage when truth is costly, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who are slandered, threatened, or afraid, that God who rescues the life of the poor from the power of the wicked may be their strength, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may acknowledge Christ before others in our words, choices, and daily witness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a community of courage, where fear gives way to trust in the Father's care, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For Christians persecuted for professing Christ publicly.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may be acknowledged by Christ before the Father, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV and all pastors, that they may speak in the light what Christ entrusts to the Church and lead without fear, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That nations may reject intimidation and violence, and uphold the dignity of every person under God's care, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those living with anxiety, persecution, or hidden suffering, that the Father's tender knowledge of them may bring peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may trust grace more than sin and life more than death, receiving the gift won for us in Jesus Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our local community, that we may stand beside those who are afraid and help them recover courage, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who defend truth in difficult circumstances.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may rest in the fearless love of God, 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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