prayers of the faithful - 4th week of ADVENT - 21 December 2021

Lord Jesus - you and 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 these final days of waiting and preparation, we present our prayers this evening. 

1. We pray for our children, youth and their families, that the Lord may accompany them on their Christmas break from school. 

2. For the Gospel of Life, that we will work to protect human life, especially the unborn and those who are vulnerable.   

3. As we look forward to the joys of Christmas, our hearts are with those families who in the last year have lost loved ones. We pray that our belief that the souls of the deceased are in the loving care of the Father who created them is a consolation to them at this time.

4. As we prepare for this holy feast of Christmas, we pray that we may be conscious of those who are in financial distress and that we may, in the true Christian spirit, share with them what we ourselves are blessed to have.

5. As we approach Christmas Day, we pray for love  and reconciliation in our community, particularly in families, and that we make a special effort to reach out to those who are lonely or in need.

6. We pray for safe travels for all who are traveling throughout the holiday season.  

7. For the prayer we hold in the silence of our hearts. 

Priest: Generous God, as we prepare for the brith of our savior, we thank you for our many blessings.   Continue to look with favor on us as we present these prayers through your Son Jesus Christ our Lord for ever and ever.  AMEN.