Introduction: On this second Sunday of the holy season of Advent, we hear the call from John the Baptist to repent, for the kingdom of God is at hand. May we hear his call to make a path for the Lord in our lives during these days of preparation.
Lord Jesus - you call us to justice.
Christ Jesus - you bring us light.
Lord Jesus - you bring us hope.
Priest: As we journey through this second week of the Advent season, we bring our prayers to our heavenly Father with confidence and hope:
1. We pray for the Church: That all followers of Jesus may welcome one another as brothers and sisters as we prepare to celebrate the Lord’s coming as our Prince of Peace. We pray to the Lord.
2. We pray for the world: That all of God’s children may choose peaceful ways to solve their disagreements and differences, wherever they may be. We pray to the Lord.
3. We pray for all people who suffer without hope in our world. That they may find hearts and hands reaching out to them with encouragement and love in their struggles. We pray to the Lord.
4. We pray for all who hunger for food, for friendship or for a home in our world. That God may provide for their needs through the generosity of all his children. We pray to the Lord.
5. We pray for our Catholic community: That we may grow together in faith, hope, and love during this season of holy waiting. We pray to the Lord.
6. For our children and youth, that God will take care of their needs and fill their hearts with Christ’s gentleness, kindness, and mercy in this Advent season. We pray to the Lord.
7. For the prayers we hold in the silence of our hearts. We pray to the Lord.
Priest: With hearts full of Advent joy, we present these prayers through your son Jesus Christ, our Lord forever and ever. AMEN.
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