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Prayers of the Faithful for Sunday, July 4, 2027

July 4

14th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B

✠Sunday
Liturgical Color: Green

The Universal Prayer (Prayers of the Faithful, or General Intercessions) for this Mass: choose a set below, then edit, copy or download it as a PDF.

Prayers of the Faithful for Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sunday | Liturgical Color: Green

Readings: Ez 2:2-5 · 2 Cor 12:7-10 · Mk 6:1-6a (Lectionary 101)

The readings in brief: The Spirit sets Ezekiel on his feet and sends him to a rebellious people, who will know that a prophet has been among them. Saint Paul speaks of a thorn in his flesh and of the Lord's answer: my grace is enough for you. In Nazareth people take offence at Jesus, the carpenter, the son of Mary; he marvels at their unbelief.

Introduction (priest): The Lord is near to all who call on him. Let us turn to him now and pray for our brothers and sisters everywhere.

Concluding prayer (priest): Lord our God, listen to the prayers we make with faith, and grant also what we have not known how to ask. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Option 1

1.For the Church: that the Spirit may set her on her feet and send her to speak God's word, whether people listen or refuse to listen, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.For the nations: that they may heed the prophets God sends among them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who have had their fill of contempt and mockery from the arrogant: that the Lord, to whom they lift their eyes, may have mercy on them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.For those who are not accepted in their own town, among their own relatives or in their own house: that they may not lose heart, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For ourselves: that familiarity may not keep us from recognizing Christ, and that he may not have to marvel at our unbelief, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For the United States of America on Independence Day, that liberty may be joined to justice for all.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed, whose weakness the grace of Christ made strong, may be raised by his power, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For the Pope, bishops, and all who serve the Gospel, that they may lead with humility, wisdom, and courage, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.For every nation, that the protection of life and the pursuit of peace may become shared responsibilities rather than slogans, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For parents facing an unexpected pregnancy or a difficult diagnosis, that compassionate care and practical support may surround them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.For our community, that we may recognize God's work in familiar people and not let prejudice close us to grace, 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.

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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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