Presider:
Let us pray now for ourselves, our own families, and families across the world.
Lector:
For all Catholics, that God inspire them to act in their local communities to support and protect migrants and to advocate on their behalf, we pray:
For our families: that we honor those who gave us life and all those who cared for us, and for all families; we pray:
For those whose lives must be protected: that we honor the elderly, cherish the young and welcome new life to the world, we pray:
For families torn apart by poverty and war: that refugees find a home, that the hungry are fed, all young people educated, the unemployed given meaningful work, and that nations may be at peace, we pray:
For those of us gathered here today, may we recognize Christ in the stranger and welcome him within our midst, we pray:
For those who are ill and have asked for our prayers, including, Laura Krause. May they be blessed and healed in this coming new year, we pray:
For those who have died, and for all our beloved dead and the families that mourn their passing, we pray:
Presider:
Good and gracious God, watch over and protect us and our homes. Strengthen the love which unites families in peace and joy. We pray through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.