Prayers of the Faithful

Presider:   Let us pray that this holy season will make us alert to Christ’s coming through the needs and concerns of all people. Lector: For the church: that we may be a focused and watchful people during this Advent season,…

Presider:   We pray with Christ, the suffering King, for the suffering people of the world. Lector: For the Church: that it may be a viable witness to Christ as the suffering King, we pray: For all who exercise authority: that…

Presider:   Aware that signs of the end times are always with us, we pray for awareness of God’s loving presence in the here and now. Lector: For the Church: that we may offer hope and vision to all the human…

Presider:   We are called to live in the light of the resurrection, and so we pray to God who faithfully hears and answers our prayers. Lector: For the Church: that it may demonstrate the meaning of the resurrection, we pray:…

Presider:   Let us make our needs known to the God who seeks us and saves us. Lector:   For the Church: that all members continually open themselves to encounters with Jesus and his transforming love, we pray: For the grace…

Presider:   Let us humbly stand before our God and pray for our needs. Lector: For the church: that it may be an authentic faith community in service to others, we pray: For all leaders of government, nationally, regionally, and municipally:…

Presider:   Answering the call to be persistent in prayer, we now lift up our many needs and the needs of the world. Lector: For the Church: that we may pray unceasingly and be open to God’s invitations to greater discipleship,…

Presider:   Let us pray for those in need and in thanksgiving for all things that call for our gratitude. Lector: For all baptized Christians, that we may be a people of gratitude for all God has done for us, we…

Presider:   We are people seeking to deepen our faith, and so we pray for one another. Lector: For the church: that it may be an authentic faith community in service to others, we pray: For a vision of hope: that…

Presider:   With humility and a Christ-like attitude, let us ask God for the grace we need to champion those who have nothing. Lector: For the Church: that through prayer and mutual listening, we will together discern the movements of the…