Introduction: How appropriate that on the first day of every year we honor Mary, the holy Mother of God. For it was Mary’s willing obedience to God’s plan that enabled the incarnation and initiated what in time became Christianity. Today, as we commemorate the world day of prayer for peace, we look to Mary, the Queen of Peace.
Lord Jesus, you are mighty God and Prince of Peace.
Christ Jesus, you are Son of God and Son of Mary.
Lord Jesus, you are Word made flesh and the splendor of the Father.
PRIEST: God graciously blesses all of humanity. We now bring forward our needs to God with confidence:
1. That those who follow Christ may remain faithful throughout this New Year. We pray to the Lord.
2. That all who worship God – in churches, synagogues, and mosques – may grow in respect and tolerance for each other. We pray to the Lord.
3. That peace may soon come in all the warn-torn corners of our world and those communities torn apart by anger, violence, and disagreements. We pray to the Lord.
4. That we may continue to work for peace with justice in our words and our actions. We pray to the Lord.
5. That Mary the Mother of God may be an example to all of us of patience, compassion, and love. We pray to the Lord.
6. That this New Year of 2023 may bring fresh enthusiasm and strong growth to this community of faith. We pray to the Lord.
7. That perpetual light may shine on all our dearly departed, especially those who have passed away in the year of 2022. We pray for the repose of their soles and for the souls in purgatory. We pray to the Lord.
8. For the prayers we hold in the silence of our hearts. For all our prayers, spoken and unspoken. We pray to the Lord.
PRIEST: Gracious God, you bless your people with peace and justice: accept our prayers and give us your help, through your son Jesus Christ, our Lord forever and ever. Amen.
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