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Prayers of the Faithful Today

June 28

Saint Irenaeus, Bishop, Martyr, and Doctor of the Church

✚Memorial
Liturgical Color: Red

Prayers of the Faithful for Saint Irenaeus, Bishop, Martyr, and Doctor of the Church

Memorial | Liturgical Color: Red

Readings: Gn 18:16-33 · Mt 8:18-22 (Lectionary 377)

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 responsible for economic decisions, that dignified work, fair wages, and the needs of the poor may guide their choices, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For people living with illness and those who care for them, that timely treatment, patient support, and hope may sustain them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.For those preparing to follow Christ in a demanding vocation, that Saint Irenaeus' fidelity may encourage generous and persevering commitment, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For all who have died, especially N., that Christ may welcome them into eternal peace and console those who mourn, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Evening of June 28 - Vigil of Saints Peter and Paul

Solemnity | Liturgical Color: Red

Readings: Acts 3:1-10 · Gal 1:11-20 · Jn 21:15-19 (Lectionary 590)

Option 2

1.For Christian leaders entrusted with resources, that honest stewardship may serve the poor and strengthen the Church's mission, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.For countries receiving people displaced by conflict or poverty, that compassion and responsible cooperation may provide safety and a future, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For children threatened by neglect, violence, or exploitation, that they may be protected and surrounded by trustworthy care, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.For our parish, that Christ's invitation to Peter to tend his sheep may renew our love and our care for those entrusted to us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For deceased members of our families and parish, especially N., that they may rest in Christ's peace and know the joy of his kingdom, 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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