Prayers of the Faithful

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,…

Presider:   With confidence we make our needs known to God through the intercessions of Christ the King. Lector:  For the Church: that we may recognize Christ in one another and honor the dignity of each person whom God has called…

Presider:   We now make our needs known to God who has entrusted to us the saving work of Jesus. Lector:  That all members of the church be aware of the gifts of faith, time and opportunity that God has entrusted…

Presider:    Let us pray for wisdom and vision as we look to what lies ahead. Lector:  For the Church: that we may have a spirit of readiness so that we can respond to God’s presence and invitations at any moment,…

Presider:   Let us pray to God who sent us the divine Son as teacher and master. Lector:  For the Church: that we make God central in our lives and allow our hearts to be formed by Christ our Teacher, we…