Introduction: On this second Sunday of the holy season of Advent, we hear the call from John the Baptist to repent, telling the people to acknowledge their sins, preparing the way for Jesus. May we hear his call to make a path for the Lord in our lives during these days of preparation.
Lord Jesus - you call us to God’s justice.
Christ Jesus - you bring us the light of the kingdom.
Lord Jesus - you bring us hope.
Priest: As we journey through this second week of the Advent season, let us now bring our prayers to our heavenly Father with confidence and hope:
1. For the Church: That all followers of Jesus may welcome one another as brothers and sisters as we prepare to celebrate the Lord’s coming as our Prince of Peace. We pray to the Lord.
2. For the world: That all of God’s children may choose peaceful ways to solve their disagreements and differences, wherever they may be. We pray to the Lord.
3. For all who suffer without hope in our world: That they may find hearts and hands reaching out to them with encouragement and love in their struggles. We pray to the Lord.
4. We pray for all who hunger for food, for friendship or for a home in our world. We pray that God may provide for their needs through the generosity of all his children. We pray to the Lord.
5. We pray for our Catholic community: That we may grow together in faith, hope, and love during this time of preparation. We pray to the Lord.
6. For our children and youth: That God will take care of their needs and fill their hearts with Christ’s gentleness, kindness, and mercy in this Advent season. We pray to the Lord.
7. For the prayers we hold in the silence of our hearts. We pray to the Lord.
Priest: With hearts full of Advent joy, we present these prayers through your son Jesus Christ, our Lord forever and ever. AMEN.
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