23 December 2025 - prayers of the faithful for Tuesday of the 4th week of Advent

Lord Jesus - you call us to be faithful.


Christ Jesus - you come to be born in our hearts. 

Lord Jesus - you proclaim justice. 

Priest: On Tuesday of this 4th week of Advent, we present our prayers to our heavenly Father with hope and trust:


1. That the hearts of the Christian faithful may leap for joy as we recognize God-with-us in the people and events of our lives.


2. For all believers. That we may believe that God will not abandon us. That we may place our trust and hope in the Lord in the midst of the challenges of life.


3. For a spirit of joy in our hearts. That we may be grateful for the gifts and opportunities that God offers us and that we may rejoice in the blessings which come to us each day. 


4. For all parents and for expectant parents. That God will bless their children with health and help them to care for and nurture their children both physically and spiritually. 


5. That the Lord may continue to accompany our children, youth, and college students, and bless them during their break from school.


6. For the sick and the afflicted. For those battling addictions. For those trying to cope with anxiety, depression, and mental illness. For comfort, healing, and wholeness.


7. For the prayers we hold in the silence of our hearts. 
Priest: With Advent joy, we present our prayers through your son Jesus Christ, our Lord forever and ever. AMEN.