Prayers of the Faithful for December 2 & 3, 2023
Prayers of the Faithful for December 2 & 3, 2023
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 awake to life each day, roused from sleep-waking through life, and freed from avoidance of issues, we pray,
- For patience during this Advent season: that we may discover God’s word in every sound that touches our ears, God’s touch in every human embrace, and God’s love in every gesture of self-sacrifice among us, we pray:
- For greater attentiveness: that our minds and hearts may be focused upon the tasks we do, the people we love, and the God whom we serve today, we pray:
- For world leaders: that they may all work together, through the decisions taken, to protect the planet and all live within it, we pray:
- For those who are ill and have asked for our prayers including: Paul Hufnagle, and Maggie Brenan, that they may they find comfort in the healing touch of God and in the loving care of family and friends, we pray:
- For those who have died; that God will fill them with life and give consolation and peace to those who grieve them, we pray:
Presider:
God who is ever present, grant us the ability to see the face of Jesus wherever he appears among us, and help us to live in awareness this Advent season. We ask this through our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen.