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December 27

Saint John, Apostle and Evangelist

✤Feast
Liturgical Color: White

Prayers of the Faithful for Saint John, Apostle and Evangelist

Feast | Liturgical Color: White

Readings: 1 Jn 1:1-4 · Jn 20:1a, 2-8 (Lectionary 697)

Option 1

1.For Christian families and communities, that receiving the Word made flesh may deepen attentiveness to one another, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.For communities welcoming people far from home, that practical hospitality may offer safety and the hope of belonging, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For exhausted carers and parents, that shared responsibility and time to rest may renew their strength, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.For those who share the Gospel, that Saint John's witness to the risen Lord may deepen the joy and truthfulness of their proclamation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For all who have died, especially N., that Christ born among us may welcome them into the light and peace of his kingdom, 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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