Introduction: As we prepare for the birth of Jesus during these holy days of Advent, we celebrate our Blessed Mother today in the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. Mary accepted her mission from God, placing herself into God’s hands in order to do his will. No matter what we face in life, may we have the same trust and strength as our Mother Mary.
Priest: Penitential rite:
Lord Jesus - you are the son of the most high.
Christ Jesus - you are God’s chosen one, born of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Lord Jesus - you are the promise of eternal peace.
Priest: On this celebration of the Immaculate Conception, we lift up our prayers to the Lord. Let us be confident in our faith in God:
1. That we in the Church may be like Mary, accepting the presence of Christ with us, so that we may help bring him into the world. We pray to the Lord.
2. That our elected officials will find creative ways to help those with the greatest need, and to help the needy help themselves. We pray to the Lord.
3. That mothers and children living in poverty may receive the assistance and formation they need. We pray to the Lord.
4. That those who suffer from different afflictions, diseases and illnesses know the compassion and love of our Blessed Mother. We pray to the Lord.
5. For communities torn by strife, violence, and civil discord. That God will transform hearts and help everyone to listen and work toward a common good. We pray to the Lord.
6. That God will transform the hearts of all in the human family so that swords may be turned into plowshares and that resources for war may be turned into resources for healing and development. We pray to the Lord.
7. May we unite our prayers with the prayers and intercession of the Blessed Mother today. We pray to the Lord.
8. For the prayers we hold in the silence of our hearts. For our prayers intentions spoken and unspoken. We pray to the Lord.
Priest: God of love, today we honor the way that you blessed the Virgin Mary from the moment of her conception. We present these prayers through your son Jesus Christ, our Lord forever and ever. AMEN.
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