Prayers of the faithful for Friday of the 1st week of Advent - 5 December 2025

Lord Jesus - you come to us in the reality of life 


Christ Jesus - you are the incarnate son of God 

Lord Jesus - you will come again in glory 

Priest: We look to the Lord in our prayers today. He guides the humble to justice and he teaches the repentant his way: 

1. That the Church be on watch for the Lord’s return and that Advent will deepen our life with the holy family.
2. That our works of mercy help us prepare for our celebration of Christ’s birth as the incarnate son of God. 

3. That our desire for Christ’s return may bring peace to the land of his birth and relieve the violence and war that takes place in the Holy Land and throughout the Middle East.

4. That our governmental officials reflect honesty and truth in the service of their citizens and their care of the most vulnerable.

5. That our devotion be one with the Lord for the disadvantaged, the poor, the mentally ill, those struggling with addictions, the disabled, and the imprisoned.
6. That the Lord’s kindness be upon the sick and the afflicted.

7. That the faithful departed be one with the Christ.
8. For the prayers we hold in our hearts today. For those who have asked for our prayers. 

Priest: Your ways, O Lord, are made known to us through your Son. We ask that you guide us in your truth and teach us in the name of your son, our Savior and Lord for ever and ever. AMEN.