Prayers of the faithful for Friday of the first week of Lent - 23 February 2024

Penitential Rite: 

You were sent to heal the contrite of heart: Lord, have mercy.

You came to call sinners: Christ, have mercy.


You bring us love and compassion: Lord, have mercy.

Prayers of the faithful: 

Priest: My dear sisters and brothers, as we place our trust in God’s care, let us bring forward our intentions to our heavenly Father: 

1. For Pope Francis, that he may continue to encourage and challenge all the faithful as he leads us and guides us as our Pope, especially during these holy days of Lent.  

2. For peace throughout the world. For all our local communities that are experiencing crime and violence. 

3. For all believers, that our trust in God’s providence may grow each day. 

4. For people who suffer from depression, mental illness, and addictions, that they may receive the help they need.

5. For all who are sick, that they may be healed by Christ, through the Church. 

6. For those who have died, that they may share the salvation won by Christ. 

7. That we may heed the call for repentance and conversion during these holy days of Lent. 

7. For the prayers we hold in our hearts.  

Priest: Faithful God, we rejoice in the mercy you show your people: hear our prayers, that we may always give you glory, through Jesus Christ our Lord forever and ever. Amen.