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Prayers of the Faithful Today

August 14

Saint Maximilian Kolbe, Priest and Martyr

✚Memorial
Liturgical Color: Red

Prayers of the Faithful for Saint Maximilian Kolbe, Priest and Martyr

Memorial | Liturgical Color: Red

Readings: Jos 24:14-29 · Mt 19:13-15 (Lectionary 418)

Option 1

1.For those preparing for baptism or returning to the practice of faith, that the Church may welcome and accompany them, 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 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 people whose lives depend on another's courage, that Saint Maximilian Kolbe's self-giving love may inspire us to protect those in danger, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our departed friends and benefactors, especially N., that the good they shared may bear fruit and they may rejoice in God's presence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Evening of August 14 - Vigil of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Solemnity | Liturgical Color: White

Readings: 1 Chr 15:3-4, 15-16; 16:1-2 · 1 Cor 15:54b-57 · Lk 11:27-28 (Lectionary 621)

Option 2

1.For the whole people of God, that listening to the Scriptures may lead to lives of integrity and compassionate action, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.For those responsible for education and health care, that essential services may reach people whose needs are easily overlooked, 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 our parish, that, with Mary, we may hear God's word and keep it, trusting in Christ's victory over death, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For the faithful departed, especially N., that they may share the joy of the resurrection and the fullness of life with God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

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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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