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February 25

Thursday of the 2nd Week of Lent

Ferial
Liturgical Color: Violet

Prayers of the Faithful for Thursday of the 2nd Week of Lent

Ferial | Liturgical Color: Violet

Readings: Jer 17:5-10 · Lk 16:19-31 (Lectionary 233)

Option 1

1.For the whole people of God, that fasting and prayer may deepen generous and effective care for those in need, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.For all peoples, that the desire for peace may become a willingness to change the habits that sustain conflict, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For families carrying unspoken burdens, that safe opportunities to ask for help may lead to practical and compassionate support, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.For people whose poverty we have stopped noticing, that the story of Lazarus may open our eyes and move us to share, 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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