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Prayers of the Faithful for Sunday, January 3, 2027

January 3

The Epiphany of the Lord, Year B

✠Solemnity
Liturgical Color: White

The Universal Prayer (Prayers of the Faithful, or General Intercessions) for this Mass: choose a set below, then edit, copy or download it as a PDF.

Prayers of the Faithful for The Epiphany of the Lord

Solemnity | Liturgical Color: White

Readings: Is 60:1-6 · Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6 · Mt 2:1-12 (Lectionary 20)

The readings in brief: Isaiah sees the nations walk toward the light that rises over Jerusalem, bringing gold and frankincense. Saint Paul reveals the mystery: all peoples share the same inheritance in Christ. Guided by a star, the Magi come from the East, kneel before the child and offer him gold, frankincense and myrrh.

Introduction (priest): Brothers and sisters, the light of Christ has shone on the world. Let us pray that it may reach all who live in darkness.

Concluding prayer (priest): Lord God, may the birth of your Son bring joy to those for whom we have prayed, and to all your people. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Option 1

1.For the Church: that she may rise and shine with the light of Christ, so that the nations may walk by that light, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.For those who rule: that, unlike Herod, they may not fear the newborn King but come to do him homage by serving the least of his people, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who seek the truth, as the magi did, and for scientists, scholars and travelers: that the star they follow may lead them to Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.For peoples of every race and language: that they may be recognized as members of the same body and sharers in the same promise, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our community: that we may open our treasures and offer Christ the gold of our love, the incense of our prayer and the myrrh of our sufferings, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who will bless their homes at Epiphany, and for all who are far from home.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed, having followed the light of faith, may behold God face to face, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Christians in every land, that the light of Christ may strengthen their witness and deepen their bonds of love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.For communities welcoming people far from home, that practical hospitality may offer safety and the hope of belonging, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For parents awaiting a child's birth in difficult circumstances, that they may receive protection, encouragement, and practical support, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.For our community, that we may welcome people of every nation and offer Christ the gifts of our time, work, and love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For those who have died without a home or a family's care, that the mercy of God may gather them into the Father's house, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

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  5. 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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