prayers of the faithful for the feast day of St Juan Diego - prayers of the faithful for Tuesday of the 2nd week of Advent - 9 December 2025

Lord Jesus - you are the Son of God

Christ Jesus - you are the Son of Mary

Lord Jesus - you call us to discipleship

General Intercessions and prayers of the faithful: 

Priest: We now present our prayers to our Heavenly Father as we celebrate St Juan Diego today: 

1. That our Church leaders may receive inspiration from the faith journey of Juan Diego and grow ever closer to their devotion to the Blessed Mother. We pray to the Lord. 

2. That the leaders of the nations of the world may foster reverence for the gift of life in the unborn, the unwanted, the sick, and the dying.  We pray to the Lord. 

3. For all those weighed down by grief and anxiety. For those struggling with mental illness or addictions. For healing in mind, body and spirit. We pray to the Lord. 

4. For those who struggle with forgiveness. For those in broken relationships. For those who are separated from their families, For healing and reconciliation.  

5. For our first responders, the men and women in the military, our. Veteran, and all medical professional. For their safety. 

6. For the sick and afflicted. For the repose of the souls of the faithful departed. 

7. For those prayers we hold in our hearts today. 

Priest: We unite our prayers with the prayers of St Juan Diego and the Blessed Virgin Mary and the community of saints. We make these prayers through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord forever and ever.  AMEN.