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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The Church
The Church
PRAYERS OF
THE FAITHFUL
The Church
1 For the Church: that having taken the Word of God to heart, we may have a spirit of readiness so that we can respond to God’s presence and invitations at any moment
SOURCE: Sunday Website
2 Wherever children are found, may they be welcomed by people in the church.
November 12, 2023
We pray for the Christian churches, that their communities will be a joyful sign of the divine wedding feast to which all are invited.
SOURCE: Pope’s Prayer Intention (July 2018)
The Largest Catholic Parish in America
November 6 Meeting of Pope Francis with 7,000 Children
Government/World
Governing Authorities and
Salvation of the World
PRAYERS OF
THE FAITHFUL
Governing authorities
and the salvation of
the world
1 For all newly elected officials: that they may fulfill their duties with integrity and work untiringly to address the crucial issues of our society
SOURCE: Sunday Website
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 12, 2023
We pray for those who are driven by power, hate or revenge to wage war on the innocent, that by the power of God’s Spirit they will forsake their rage and lay down their arms.
SOURCE: AustralianCatholics
Adversity/Difficulty
Those Burdened
by Adversity or Difficulties
PRAYERS OF
THE FAITHFUL
Those burdened by adversity or difficulties
1 For all who are recovering from natural disasters: that God will give them strength, help them to have patience, and speed the assistance that they need to rebuild their lives
SOURCE: Sunday Website
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 12, 2023
We pray for all those held hostage by Hamas. They they be safe from harm and be released.
Local Community
The Local Community
PRAYERS OF
THE FAITHFUL
For the Local Community
1 For the gift of Wisdom: that God will give us insight and understanding through our daily experiences so that we may value and nurture those things that will sustain us into eternal life
SOURCE: Sunday Website
2 For the grace of fidelity: that we may faithfully follow Christ each day of our life, acting justly, loving tenderly, and walking humbly before God, and thus keep our light burning until Christ comes
SOURCE: Sunday Website
November 12, 2023
For the gift of Wisdom: that God will give us insight and understanding through our daily experiences so that we may value and nurture those things that will sustain us into eternal life
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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