Prayers of the Faithful

Presider:   As we rejoice in the coming of our Savior, we dare to present our needs and those of the world. Lector: For the Church: that we experience joy through recognizing God with us each day and be free to…

Presider:   Hearing God’s call to salvation, we ask God now for the help we need to respond faithfully. Lector: For the Church: that we may make ready a way for the Lord and make a straight path for God in…

Presider:   Our loving God is ever present to us and vigilant for our needs. Therefore, we make known these needs. Lector: For the Church: that we may live in the awareness of God’s presence with us today and look to…

Presider:   The vision of the reign of God includes all people, nations and languages. And so we pray for us all. Lector: For the Church: that we may be formed into a new people by grace, grow in our fidelity…

Presider:   Let us pray for ourselves, our neighbors and all those who are looking for God’s presence in the world. Lector: For the church: that it may be open to new signs of God’s presence among us, we pray: For…

Presider:   Knowing that we need God’s help to be true disciples, let us pray for strength and make our needs known. Lector: For all members of the church, that we generously give of ourselves to God and others wholeheartedly, we…

Presider: Let us pray to God, the Father of compassion and author of love. Lector:  For the Church, that we may learn to love God and others so that the reign of God may draw near, we pray: For all…

Presider:   God hears the prayers of those who cry in faith for their needs. With courage we make our needs known. Lector: For all members of the church, may their faith draw them confidently to Jesus, we pray: For all…

Presider:   As followers of the suffering servant, we pray humbly for ourselves, for one another, and for our brothers and sisters throughout the world. Lector: For the Church, the Body of Christ called to be servant of all, we pray:…

Presider:   Those who faithfully follow Jesus have been promised an inheritance of eternal life. We ask God for the grace to be faithful. Lector: For healing of the Church: that God’s Spirit will comfort and renew all who have been…