Introduction: Today, as we start the holy season of Advent, we not only prepare for the coming of Jesus at Christmas when he is born in the humble manger in Bethlehem, but we also prepare for Jesus when he will come at the end times. Let us begin this holy season of preparation with joy and humility in our hearts.
LORD JESUS - You lead us to the light.
CHRIST JESUS - You are the truth.
LORD JESUS - you will come again in glory.
PRIEST: Because we believe God that will come to our help, we present our prayers to our merciful Father:
1. For believers everywhere who wait for the Lord’s coming, that this Advent may help them in their preparations. We pray to the Lord.
2. For all the people who look forward to the celebration of Christmas, that Christ’s words and values may find a place in their hearts in their preparations. We pray to the Lord.
3. For the nations where there is war, poverty, human suffering, social unrest, and violence, that we may all work together toward unity, healing, and reconciliation. We pray to the Lord.
4. For those who suffer from anxiety or depression, for all who are sick in mind or body or spirit, that they may know the Lord’s healing power. We pray to the Lord.
5. For people trying to rebuild their lives after an experience of abuse, trauma or violence, that they may know the intimate love of God and that they may build trust and confidence in their lives. We pray to the Lord.
6. For all the members of this community who have died, especially our family members and loved ones, that God’s light may shine on them and on all we have lost. We pray to the Lord.
7. For the prayers we hold in the silence of our hearts, for all of our intentions spoken and unspoken. We pray to the Lord.
PRIEST: God of hosts, your hand protects your chosen people, listen to our prayers, we ask you, through Jesus Christ our Lord forever and ever. AMEN.
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