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Prayers of the Faithful Today

August 20

Saint Bernard, Abbot and Doctor of the Church

✚Memorial
Liturgical Color: White

Prayers of the Faithful for Saint Bernard, Abbot and Doctor of the Church

Memorial | Liturgical Color: White

Readings: Ru 1:1, 3-6, 14b-16, 22 · Mt 22:34-40 (Lectionary 423)

Option 1

1.For missionaries and the communities they serve, that respect, patient friendship, and faithful witness may bear fruit, 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 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 those entrusted with spiritual guidance, that Saint Bernard's love of Christ may help them keep love of God and neighbor at the center, 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.

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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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