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2024
February 4, 2024

The Church

Governing Authorities and Salvation of the World

Those Burdened by Adversity or Difficulties

The Local Community

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Prayers of the people: We are called to be servants

Australian Catholics

Ideas for General Intercessions

The Sunday Website

Parish/Diocesan Websites

Risen Savior - Burnsville, MN
St. Benedict Church of Wild Rice - Horace, ND
Our Lady Queen of Martyrs - Forest Hills, NY

Intercessions Based on Themes from the Readings 🔥
write 20 prayers of the faithful that are directly related to Dt 18:15-20; 1 Cor 7:32-35; and Mk 1:21-28. Use direct quotes from NAB

Let us offer our prayers of petition to God, knowing that He hears our concerns and desires.
Lord, hear our prayer.

  1. For the Church: May all members of the Church, through their words and actions, glorify you in everything they do, following the example of St. Paul who sought to imitate Christ. We pray to the Lord.
    Lord, hear our prayer.
  2. For those afflicted with physical, mental, or emotional ailments: May they experience your healing touch and find comfort in their suffering. Grant them strength and courage, and may they never lose hope in your love and mercy. We pray to the Lord.
    Lord, hear our prayer.
  3. For those who are unemployed or struggling financially: May they find stable and fulfilling employment, and may their needs be met. Help us, as a community, to reach out and support those who are in need, showing them compassion and solidarity. We pray to the Lord.
    Lord, hear our prayer.
  4. For those burdened by addiction or unhealthy attachments: Grant them the strength to turn away from their vices and embrace a life of freedom and sobriety. Surround them with supportive and understanding individuals who can guide them towards healing and renewal. We pray to the Lord.
    Lord, hear our prayer.
  5. For peace and reconciliation in our world: May all nations and people learn to live in harmony, respecting one another and working together for the common good. Guide our leaders to pursue just and peaceful solutions in times of conflict or tension. We pray to the Lord.
    Lord, hear our prayer.
  6. For all victims of injustice and violence: May they find solace and justice, and may their wounds be healed. Strengthen those who work tirelessly for justice and advocate for the rights of the marginalized and oppressed. We pray to the Lord.
    Lord, hear our prayer.
  7. For all those in positions of authority: Guide them to lead with wisdom, integrity, and compassion. Grant them the courage to make decisions that are just and beneficial for all, especially the most vulnerable members of society. We pray to the Lord.
    Lord, hear our prayer.

Gracious God, we offer these prayers of petition, trusting in your infinite love and mercy. Hear and answer them according to your loving will. We ask this through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen._

The Church

The Church

Governing Authorities and
Salvation of the World

Those Burdened
by Adversity or Difficulties

The Local Community

PRAYERS OF
THE FAITHFUL

1 For the Church: that we may reach out to all who have been excluded or marginalized by our society and offer acceptance and inclusion in our community… 

SOURCE: Sunday Website

February 11, 2024

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Meet The Disfigured Man Whose Embrace With Pope Francis Ten Years Ago Went Viral (3:14) – Vinicio Riva passed away three week ago.

We pray for Pope Francis and all who minister to outcasts at the margins of society, that they will give them a true sense of their human dignity and their right to belong. 

SOURCE: Australian Catholics

Government/World

The Church

Governing Authorities and
Salvation of the World

Those Burdened
by Adversity or Difficulties

The Local Community

PRAYERS OF
THE FAITHFUL

2 For unity in the human family: that God will awaken within us a spirit of fraternity and help us to cooperate with all peoples, races, and faith traditions in combating disease, poverty, and injustice…

SOURCE: Sunday Website

February 11, 2024

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NEW YORK POST (6:24) – Mark Zuckerberg delivered a surprise apology to the families of victims of online child sex abuse in the middle of a heated Senate hearing on Capitol Hill. In a stunning move on Wednesday, the billionaire boss of Meta stood up from his chair and turned to face the back of the room, where parents held up pictures of their children who they said had been harmed by social media.

We pray for ongoing conversations and collaborations to promote safety, mental health awareness, and balanced screen time for children using digital social media. May these discussions cultivate a culture of care and responsibility.

Adversity/Difficulty

The Church

Governing Authorities and
Salvation of the World

Those Burdened
by Adversity or Difficulties

The Local Community

PRAYERS OF
THE FAITHFUL

3 We pray for our children, they they may develop a secure foundation of self-worth, resilience, and discernment so that they may navigate the digital world with wisdom and caution….

February 11, 2024

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DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY (4:38) – Catholic social teaching offers a rich body of reflection on human dignity that can orient and inform moral inquiry and collaborative problem solving among diverse dialogue partners and on a broad range of social issues.

We pray for an end to all forms of prejudice, judgment and discrimination that condemn people to exclusion, that the God-given dignity of every human person be respected.

SOURCE: Sunday Website

Local Community

The Church

Governing Authorities and
Salvation of the World

Those Burdened
by Adversity or Difficulties

The Local Community

PRAYERS OF
THE FAITHFUL

4 For trans- formation: that we may present ourselves before Christ and confidently surrender to his touch all that is sinful, selfish, or alienating in our life….

SOURCE: Sunday Website

5 For the grace to imitate Christ: that God will help us to love others, confront lies and injustice, and surrender ourselves in service to God and neighbor as did Jesus….

SOURCE: Sunday Website

February 11, 2024

Lord Jesus, we lift up in prayer all our catechumens and candidates as we “send” them to the Bishop and the people of the Local Church for “election.” We thank you for calling thm to this special moment, as they continue to prepare for their entrance into the Catholic Church this Easter…

For our parish [and our school], for our Priests [our teachers and the families of our school children], help us to be generous in sharing our gifts and supporting their needs.

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 all who have died: that the Good Shepherd will gather them into the peace and joy of God’s presence forever

The resources on this page–including videos and articles–are here to help you develop your own prayer intentions.

Intercessory Prayers of the Faithful

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