Prayers of the faithful - St Juan Diego - 9 December 2020 - Wednesday of the 2nd week of ADVENT

Lord Jesus - you are the Son of God

Christ Jesus - you are the Son of Mary

Lord Jesus - you call us to discipleship

General Intercessions: We now present our prayers to our heavenly Father:

For our Church leaders, that they may inspiration from the faith journey of Juan Diego and grow ever closer to their devotion to the Blessed Mother, we pray to the Lord. 

2. For the leaders of the nations of the world, that they may foster reverence for the gift of life in the unborn, the unwanted, the sick, and the dying, we pray to the Lord. 

3. For all those weighed down by grief and anxiety, for those struggling with mental illness or addictions, for healing in mind, body and spirit.  We pray to the Lord. 

4. For those who struggle with forgiveness, for those in broken relationships, for those who are separated from their families, for healing and reconciliation.  

5. For our first responders, for the men and women in the military, for all medical professional, in thanksgiving for their sacrifices and service.  

6. For the sick and shut-in and for the repose of the souls of the faithful departed. 

7. For those prayers we hold in our hearts today. 

We unite our prayers with the prayers of St Juan Diego and the Blessed Virgin Mary, through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord forever and ever.  AMEN.