Lord Jesus - You and your ministry followed in the steps of John the Baptist.
Christ Jesus - you call us to follow God’s justice and love in our lives.
Lord Jesus - you call us to listen to God’s holy prophets.
Prayers of the faithful: With St John the Baptist and with all the saints, we offer our prayers for our needs, the needs of the Church, and the needs of the whole world.
1. For the Church, that the Word of God may be a light for all the nations, that God’s salvation may reach to the ends of the earth.
2. For the world, that its peoples and their children may grow in justice, peace, and prosperity.
3. For all who work in service to others, that their generous self-sacrifice will be rewarded and bear fruit. We pray for the men and women in the military, missionaries, first responders, and medical professionals.
4. For our Diocese and for our parishes, that we may each be filled with the courage, faith, and humility embodied in the life and ministry of St John the Baptist.
5. For the unborn, that God, who calls them into being and forms them in the womb, may keep them in safety and preserve them from harm. We pray that we may all follow the Gospel of life in our lives.
6. For all who are sick or suffering, elderly or infirm, that they will find comfort and healing in Christ.
7. For the prayers we hold in the silence of our hearts.
God of holiness, you made St John the Baptist a mighty herald for your Son. As we celebrate his birth, help us by his example and intercession, to serve you with heartfelt love. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen
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