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Prayers of the Faithful Today

February 26

Friday of the 2nd Week of Lent

Ferial
Liturgical Color: Violet

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

Ferial | Liturgical Color: Violet

Readings: Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a · Mt 21:33-43, 45-46 (Lectionary 234)

Option 1

1.For the Pope, bishops, and all pastors, that humble repentance and compassionate leadership may strengthen the people entrusted to them, 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 mourning a loved one, that Christ's faithful love may sustain them and our presence may ease their loneliness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.For those who misuse what has been entrusted to them, that repentance may lead to restitution and renewed responsibility, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For all who have died, especially N., that the Lord who leads his people from death to life may grant them eternal peace, 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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