Prayers of the faithful for Thursday of the 1st week of Advent - 4 December 2025

Lord Jesus - you come to us in our present reality. 

Christ Jesus - you come to us as 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 us the repentant his way: 

1. That our preparations during the Advent season help us be watchful for the coming of the Lord. 


2. That our practice of works of mercy reflect our love for Christ. 

3. For peace in our communities. For an end of warfare in the Middle East. 

4. That Pope Leo XIV and our Church leaders help us to reach out to the vulnerable, the oppressed, and the marginalized. 


5. For the faithful departed. For their entry into eternal life.
 For the souls in purgatory. 

6. For missionaries who spread the Gospel message throughout the world. 

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

Priest: May we prepared a place in our hearts for the coming of your son. We ask that you guide us in your truth. We make our prayers through Jesus Christ, our Lord forever and ever. AMEN.