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February 18

Thursday of the 1st Week of Lent

Ferial
Liturgical Color: Violet

Prayers of the Faithful for Thursday of the 1st Week of Lent

Ferial | Liturgical Color: Violet

Readings: Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25 · Mt 7:7-12 (Lectionary 227)

Option 1

1.For the Church where division or scandal has wounded trust, that truth, accountability, and repentance may open a path toward healing, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.For those who make economic decisions, that the needs of people who are hungry may matter more than profit or prestige, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those burdened by guilt or regret, that mercy and patient support may lead to repentance and a renewed life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.For those discouraged in prayer, that they may find strength to keep asking, seeking, and trusting in the Father's goodness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For the faithful departed, especially N., that the mercy of Christ may cleanse them and bring them into the joy of his resurrection, 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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