The Church
Governing Authorities and Salvation of the World
Those Burdened by Adversity or Difficulties
The Local Community
Prayers of the People
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Ideas for General Intercessions
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The resources on this page–including videos and articles–are here to help you develop your own prayer intentions.
The Church
The Church
PRAYERS OF
THE FAITHFUL
The Church
1 For the Church: that we make God central in our lives and allow our hearts to be formed by Christ our Teacher, we pray…
SOURCE: Joe Miller at The Sunday Website
2 Grant perseverance to seminarians and to all those who are preparing to carry out the ideal of a life totally consecrated to your service.
November 5, 2023
For priests, who experience fatigue and loneliness in their pastoral work, may they remember that the people love them, need them, and trust them .
SOURCE: Pope’s Prayer Intention (July 2018)
Priests and their Ministries
Do priests understand how dearly beloved they’ve become to their parishioners? That they share not only the Gospel but themselves too? What can parishioners do or say to show their appreciation?
Government/World
Governing Authorities and
Salvation of the World
PRAYERS OF
THE FAITHFUL
Governing authorities
and the salvation of
the world
1 For all who exercise authority and leadership: that they may never place unreasonable burdens on those whom they serve, we pray
2 We pray for all nations observing Remembrance Day (Veterans Day in U.S.) this week, that honoring those who have died in armed conflict or peacekeeping will strengthen their resolve to work ceaselessly for peace.
SOURCE: AustralianCatholics
November 5, 2023
Let us pray that those who have material, political or spiritual power may resist any lure of corruption
SOURCE: Pope’s Prayer Intention (February 2018)
Say “No” to Corruption
For safe ELECTIONS on November 7: that God will protect all who plan to vote and all who will be working at polling places so all may fulfill their civic responsibilities
Adversity/Difficulty
Those Burdened
by Adversity or Difficulties
PRAYERS OF
THE FAITHFUL
Those burdened by adversity or difficulties
1 For the grace of humility: that we may relate with one another as companions on the journey and strive to compassionately serve the needs of one another, we pray…
2 We pray for Jews and Palestinians living around the world, that in their anguish at the terrible bloodshed in Israel and Gaza they not be subjected to or engage in any form of abuse or vilification.
SOURCE: AustralianCatholics
November 5, 2023
We ask the Virgin Mary, Queen of Peace, to end wars in the world.
Local Community
The Local Community
PRAYERS OF
THE FAITHFUL
For the Local Community
1 For discerning hearts: that we may hear the Word of God as it comes to us in Scripture, in preaching, and in words of those with whom we interact each day and allow it to form us and inspire us to action
2 For the grace of humility: that we may relate with one another as companions on the journey and strive to compassionately serve the needs of one another, we pray…
November 5, 2023
For healing: that God will renew all who have been abused by those in positions of power
For those who are ill and have asked for our prayers including: N; may they find comfort in the healing touch of God and by the loving care of family and friends, we pray…
For our Beloved Dead, including N. We also pray for all who have died more recently; that God will fill them with life and give consolation and peace to those who grieve them, we pray
Word Sunday
SOURCE: Australia Catholics
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