Introduction: This feast of the Baptism of the Lord marks the last day of the holy season of Christmas. At his baptism, Jesus sees how much he is loved by God the Father and he is given the power to go out and spread the Good News. We share in the responsibility to spread his Gospel message through our own baptism.
Priest - Penitential Rite:
Lord Jesus - you raise us to new life in the Spirit.
Christ Jesus - you bring pardon and peace to the sinner. Lord Jesus - you are a light to those in darkness.
Prayers of the faithful:
PRIEST: Let us bring our prayers to God, who is full of majesty, power, and splendor:
1. That all the baptized may the Christian vocation seriously and live out their call as disciples of Christ. We pray to the Lord.
2. That the babies and children who will be baptized in our Church this year may grow strong and healthy Christians. We pray to the Lord.
3. That those who seek baptism and the other sacraments of the Church this year may fully engage in the life of faith. We pray to the Lord.
4. That our community may grow in grace in this New Year of 2025. We pray to the Lord.
5. That people who are lonely or depressed may have support in these winter days. We pray for those who need healing in body, mind, and spirit. We pray to the Lord.
6. For our friends and relatives who have died, that they may enter the presence of the Lord. We pray to the Lord.
7. For the prayers we hold in the silence of our hearts. We pray to the Lord.
PRIEST: O God, you rule the earth with justice. Help us all according to our needs. We make these prayers through your son, Jesus Christ, our Lord for ever and ever. AMEN.
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