Lord Jesus, as a child, you were presented in the Temple.
Christ Jesus, you grew up in holiness.
Lord Jesus, you are the son of God and son of Mary.
Prayers of the faithful:
PRIEST: On this Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, we join with the prayers of Jesus, Mary and Joseph as we present our prayers and ourselves to the Lord:
1. For the whole Church: that inspired by the Holy Spirit
with wisdom and knowledge, we may follow the example of Simeon and Anna in making Jesus and his mission known to the world.
2. For all the children of our world, that they may be loved and cherished by their families and by the societies in which they live.
3. For all who live under the constant threat of violence and the shadow of war, that all people will turn from violence to peace. We pray in a special way for a stop to violence and crime here in the Jackson metro area.
4. For all the children, youth, and adults who are preparing this year for their First Holy Communion and to receive the sacrament of Confirmation, that they will always keep Jesus at the center of their lives.
5. For all who are grieving or afflicted and for those who are sick or suffering in any way.
6. For the prayers we hold in the silence of our hearts.
PRIEST: Heavenly Father, you have given us Jesus your Son as the light of the world. May we always walk in his light and live by his truth. We make this prayer through Jesus Christ our Lord forever and ever. AMEN.
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