11 January 2025 - prayers of the faithful for the feast of the baptism of the Lord - prison ministry

Priest - Penitential Rite:

Lord Jesus - you raise us to new life in the Holy Spirit.

Christ Jesus - you bring pardon and peace to the sinner. 

Lord Jesus - you are a light to those in darkness.

Prayers of the faithful:

PRIEST: Let us bring our prayers to God today, as he is full of majesty, power, and splendor, as we celebrate the feast of the Baptism of the Lord:

1. That through the waters of baptism and God’s holy word, Christ’s light may shine in the darkness of our lives. We pray to the Lord. 

2. That God’s love may enter our human animosity and complacency, bringing reconciliation to those who are divided and broken. We pray to the Lord. 

3. That God will encourage all peacemakers working in the world. May all of us work toward peace here at CMCF. We pray to the Lord. 

4. That those who are suffering in fear, anxiety, depression, and mental health issues may feel God’s healing love in their lives. We pray to the Lord. 

5. As Christ’s baptism is a sign of unity and salvation in the world, may the celebration of his baptism today inspire us to work toward Christian unity. We pray to the Lord. 

6. For healing for the sick and the afflicted, encouragement for the discouraged, and eternal life for the dying. We pray to the Lord. 

7. That the remembrance of our own baptismal promises inspire us to serve God and God’s people in different ways. We pray to the Lord. 

8. For the prayers we hold in the silence of our hearts. For those who have asked for our prayers. We pray to the Lord. 

PRIEST: O God, you rule the earth with justice. Help us all according to our needs. We make these prayers through your son, Jesus Christ, our Lord for ever and ever. AMEN.