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May 20

Thursday of the 7th Week in Ordinary Time

Ferial
Liturgical Color: Green

Prayers of the Faithful for Thursday of the 7th Week in Ordinary Time

Ferial | Liturgical Color: Green

Readings: Sir 5:1-8 · Mk 9:41-50 (Lectionary 344)

Option 1

1.For the Church's work of reconciliation, that truth, accountability, and care for those harmed may guide every effort, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.For those who shape public conversation, that truthful words and respect for others may resist hatred and deception, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For people grieving a loved one, that they may find companions willing to listen and remain beside them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.For children and vulnerable adults, that every Christian community may prevent abuse and act decisively when anyone is at risk, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For those who have died through violence, illness, or accident, that the Lord may receive them in mercy and comfort their loved ones, 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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