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February 19

Friday of the 1st Week of Lent

Ferial
Liturgical Color: Violet

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

Ferial | Liturgical Color: Violet

Readings: Ez 18:21-28 · Mt 5:20-26 (Lectionary 228)

Option 1

1.For the Church on her Lenten journey, that prayer, penance, and charity may renew her fidelity to Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.For leaders of nations, that a change of heart may move them from threats and violence toward a just peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For people who go hungry without choosing to fast, that our generosity and the pursuit of justice may provide lasting help, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.For those caught in quarrels, that they may take the first safe and honest steps toward reconciliation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our departed loved ones and those with no one to pray for them, that God's saving love may gather them into everlasting light, 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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