Introduction: For the second Sunday in a row, we hear from John the Baptist in our Gospel reading. Just as John the Baptist prepared the way for the Lord and made a path for his coming, may we also continue to prepare a path for the Lord in our hearts as we await his coming at Christmas. This weekend, we celebrate Guadete Sunday, the third Sunday in Advent.
Lord Jesus - you are the Son of the Most High.
Christ Jesus - you bring us God’s wisdom.
Lord Jesus - your kingdom is without end.
Priest: With Advent joy and hope, in this third week of waiting and preparation, we present our prayers this morning to our Heavenly Father.
1. We pray for our children, that the Lord may accompany them in the final days of their school semester and during the days of the Christmas break. We pray that our children may feel our love and prayers. We pray to the Lord.
2. For the Gospel of Life, that we will work to protect human life, especially the unborn and those who are vulnerable. We pray especially for the men here who are battling addictions, depression, and mental illness. We pray to the Lord.
3. We pray for those of us who have lost a loved one, especially this last year. We pray for the souls of all our family members who have died. We pray to the Lord.
4. We pray for all our Church leaders and all who work toward reform in our Church. We pray to the Lord.
5. We pray for healing and forgiveness in our own lives, in the lives of all the men at CMCF, and in families. We pray that we will make a special effort to reach out to those who are lonely or struggling this holiday season. We pray to the Lord.
6. For all of us who are sick, for healing for us in body, mind and spirit. We pray to the Lord.
7. For the prayers we hold in the silence of our hearts. We pray to the Lord.
Priest: Generous God, as we prepare for the birth of our savior, we thank you for our many blessings. Continue to look with favor on us. We present these prayers through your Son Jesus Christ, our Lord for ever and ever. AMEN.
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