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Prayers of the Faithful Today

January 9

Christmas Weekday

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Liturgical Color: White

Prayers of the Faithful for Christmas Weekday

Ferial | Liturgical Color: White

Readings: 1 Jn 5:14-21 · Jn 3:22-30 (Lectionary 217)

Option 1

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 peoples divided by fear or prejudice, that the light of Christ may inspire understanding and a common pursuit of peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For exhausted carers and parents, that shared responsibility and time to rest may renew their strength, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.For those who serve quietly in our community, that they may rejoice in drawing others to Christ without seeking attention for themselves, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For all who have died, especially N., that Christ born among us may welcome them into the light and peace of his kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

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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. Pray with others: Add approved community intentions to your prayers before downloading.
  4. Download: Click "Download PDF" to get a printable version.
  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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