Introduction: Today, we start the holy season of Advent. During Advent, we not only prepare for the coming of Jesus at Christmas when he is born in the manger in Bethlehem, but we also prepare for Jesus when he will come again at the end times. Let us begin this holy season of preparation with joy and humility in our hearts.
Priest - Penitential rite -
Lord Jesus - You lead us to the light - Lord have mercy.
Christ Jesus - You are the truth - Christ have mercy.
Lord Jesus - you will come again in glory - Lord have mercy.
PRIEST: Because we believe that God will come to our aid, we now present our prayers to our God of mercy and compassion:
1. For believers everywhere who wait for the Lord’s coming, that these holy days of Advent may help them in their preparations. We pray to the Lord.
2. For all who look forward to the celebration of Christmas, that Christ’s words and Gospel values may find a place in their hearts. We pray to the Lord.
3. For places in the world where there is war, poverty, human suffering, social unrest, and violence. May we all work together toward unity and healing. We pray to the Lord.
4. For those who suffer from anxiety, mental illness, 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. 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, as you watch over your chosen people, we ask that you listen to our prayers we make through Jesus Christ our Lord forever and ever. AMEN.
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