Prayers of the Faithful

Presider:   We pray for the fulfillment of all human longing and for patience as we wait. Lector: For the church: that it may demonstrate Christ’s presence to those who are impatient, discouraged or defeated, we pray: For leaders of government:…

Presider:   As we prepare for Jesus’ coming to us, we pray for our needs and for those of the whole world. Lector: For the church: that we may be a community committed to hope and repentance, we pray: For…

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 to…

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:…