Prayers of the Faithful

Presider: Let us pray that we and the world may be open to hear God’s authoritative voice, however it may come to us. Reader: For all in the church who wear the heavy mantle of speaking with authority: that their…

Presider: With confidence in our God, let us present our prayers with faith and hope. Reader: For the Church: that we may faithfully announce the Good News by our lives and draw others to Christ through our deeds of love…

Presider: We entrust the Father with our lives and needs in the same hope as Samuel and the first apostles. Reader: For the Church: that we may introduce others to Christ and invite them to join us on our journey,…

Presider: On this great feast of Epiphany that celebrates Jesus’ coming for the whole world, we pray for the many needs both here and across the earth. Reader: That the light of Christ may bring peace to the heart of…

Presider:   Let us pray now for ourselves, our own families, and families across the world. Lector: For members of the community of the church, the family of God, we pray: For the people of the world, the family of humanity,…

Presider:   O God of love, you looked with favor on your servant Mary. Look with favor on the prayers we now bring to you. Lector: For all God’s people: may we be open to God’s calling, without knowing what the…

Presider: As we rejoice in the love of God, which is reborn among us on this holy day; let us also remember those in need throughout the world. Lector: Lord, fill your holy people with whatever good they need, let…

Presider:   In the joy of God’s Spirit embracing us and our community, let us offer our prayers for God’s people. Lector: For the Church: that we who have been created in the image and likeness of God may always rejoice…

Presider:   We pray for and await God’s loving presence to all who are in need of comfort. Lector: For the Church: that we may herald the good news of God’s love by our deeds of service and our fellowship with…

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,…