Lord Jesus - you are the son of God and son of Mary.
Christ Jesus - you are the everlasting sign of peace.
Lord Jesus - you will come again to judge the living and the dead.
Priest: As we ready ourselves for the birth of our Savior, let us call to mind our needs, the needs of the Church, and the needs of the world in our prayers today:
1. That our heart will leap for joy as we recognize God-with-us in the people and events of our lives. We pray to the Lord.
2. That we may be grateful for all the blessings and opportunities that God offers us each day. We pray to the Lord.
3. For our children and families. May they feel our love and prayers reaching out to them this holiday season. We pray to the Lord.
4. We pray for peace in the Holy Land. That the Holy Spirit will open up new pathway for peace and reconciliation. We pray to the Lord.
5. For anyone experiencing fear, anxiety, or depression. All struggling with addictions. That the birth of Christ may bring light into their lives and freedom to their hearts. We pray to the Lord.
6. For all who are traveling during this season. We pray to the Lord.
7. For the sick and the afflicted. That God will heal all who are suffering, give them hope, and bless their caregivers. We pray to the Lord.
8. For all those inmates who have recently been released and who are transitioning to the free world. We pray to the Lord.
9. For the prayers we hold in the silence of our hearts. For those who have asked for our prayers. We pray to the Lord.
Priest: Generous God, as we await the birth of your son, we ask that you hear the prayers we make through your son, for he is our Lord forever and ever. AMEN.
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