The Church
Governing Authorities and Salvation of the World
Those Burdened by Adversity or Difficulties
The Local Community
Prayers of the People
Australian Catholics Website
Ideas for General Intercessions
The Sunday Website
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 may be aware of the gifts of faith, time, and opportunity that God has entrusted to us, be good stewards of these gifts, and diligently utilize them in the service of God and our neighbor
SOURCE: Sunday Website
2 Wherever children are found, may they be welcomed by people in the church.
November 19, 2023
We pray for Pope Francis, that his call for a church of the poor, with the poor and for the poor will be heard and heeded by the whole people of God.
SOURCE: AustralianCatholics
We pray for women in church and society, that they will have the freedom to develop their gifts and skills and enhance the life of the community.
Government/World
Governing Authorities and
Salvation of the World
PRAYERS OF
THE FAITHFUL
Governing authorities
and the salvation of
the world
1 We pray for people of influence in the world of business and finance, that they will act with integrity and in service of the common good.
SOURCE: AustralianCatholics
2 We pray that the leaders of the world will listen to children and young people who are raising their voices and calling for adults to create a better future—from climate change, education and mental health, to ending racism and discrimination.
3 We pray that our children will develop an eternal perspective with wisdom that comes from You, not from the earth. Help them to see every challenge–through Your eyes, and be eager to take risks to share the good news of Jesus wherever they go.
November 19, 2023
We pray for the children of all nations, that tomorrow’s World Children’s Day (20 November) will advance the implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.
SOURCE: AustralianCatholics
Adversity/Difficulty
Those Burdened
by Adversity or Difficulties
PRAYERS OF
THE FAITHFUL
Those burdened by adversity or difficulties
1 For healing: that our nation may turn from adversarial conflicts and allow God to show us ways to work together to promote the common goods
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 19, 2023
For peace: that the Spirit will give insight to all warring parties awakening them to the value of human life and the long-term impact of violence
SOURCE: Sunday Website
Local Community
The Local Community
PRAYERS OF
THE FAITHFUL
For the Local Community
1 That all employers give their workers a just living wage, let us pray to the Lord
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 19, 2023
May we use all our talents that the Lord has given us, and not bury them
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
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