Introduction: On this second Sunday of the holy season of Advent, we hear the call from John the Baptist to repent. John prepare the way for the coming of Jesus as he tells the people to acknowledge their sins and to change their ways. May we hear his call to make a path for the Lord in our lives during these days of preparation.
Penitential Rite:
Lord Jesus - you are the beloved Son of the Father - Lord have mercy.
Christ Jesus - you are the Son of David - Christ have mercy.
Lord Jesus - you are the Son of Mary - Lord have mercy.
Prayers of the Faithful:
PRIEST: As we begin the holy season of Advent, let us bring our prayers before God; he hears the prayers of those who cry out to him:
1. For a spirit of repentance amongst all believers at the beginning of these days of preparation. We pray to the Lord.
2. For peace where it is most lacking, especially in places of division, war, terrorism, and violence. We pray to the Lord.
3. For reconciliation, healing, and forgiveness in our families and in our communities. We pray to the Lord.
4. For all children and youth in this season of anticipation. Prayers for a fruitful end to their semester of studies. For a good effort on their exams. We pray to the Lord.
5. For those who are homeless and hungry. For those struggling with mental illness, depression, and addictions. We pray to the Lord.
6. For the sick and the shut in. For those who need healing in mind, body and spirit. We pray to the Lord.
7. For the repose of the souls of the faithful departed. We pray to the Lord.
PRIEST: O God, you hear the poor when they cry to you. Hear the prayers of all your people that we make today, through your Son Jesus Christ, our Lord for ever and ever. Amen.
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