Penitential rite - preist -
Lord Jesus - you are the prince of peace.
Christ Jesus - you are Emmanuel, God with us.
Lord Jesus - you show us the way to salvation.
Priest: May we strive toward harmony with one another this Advent season. May we lift up our needs and the needs of the world to the Lord with one accord:
1. That we in the Church may sustain the call of John the Baptist. May we repent from our sins and be conscious that the kingdom of God is always at hand. We pray to the Lord.
2. That we may speak out about those who are persecuted, for those who are discriminated against, and when injustices have occurred, so that justice and mercy may flourish. We pray for peace and justice here at CMCF. We pray to the Lord.
3. That we may resolve our differences without violence, or anger. We pray to the Lord.
4. That we may listen to the prophets in our midst. May they help us rise out of our complacency and into a more profound faith. We pray to the Lord.
5. That we may resolve to make a place for the Lord in our lives during this busy time of the year. May we welcome the Lord in our midst. We pray to the Lord.
6. For all who are ill or afflicted. May God’s healing love sustain and comfort them. We pray to the Lord.
7. For those men who have been recently released from MDOC. For those who are awaiting release. For their transition to the free world. We pray to the Lord.
8. For the prayers we hold in the silence of our hearts. For our prayer intentions spoken and unspoken. We pray to the Lord.
Priest: God of peace and justice, we lift these prayers to you today during these holy days of Advent. We present these prayers through your son Jesus Christ, our Lord forever and ever. AMEN.
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