Prayers of the Faithful for December 24 & 25, 2016

Presider:

As we rejoice in the love of God, which is reborn among us on this holy night/day; let us also remember those in need throughout the world.

Lector:

Lord, fill your holy people with whatever good they need, let the mystery of your birth be the source of our peace, we pray:

You came as chief shepherd and guardian of our lives, let the Pope and Bishops be faithful channels of your many gifts of grace, we pray:

You once took on the weakness of our human condition, be light now for those who do not see, strength for the wavering and comfort for the troubled heart , we pray:

You were born into poverty and lowliness, look with favor on the poor and comfort them, we pray:

You are the eternal Word of God who flooded the world with joy at your birth, fill us with joy by the continuous gift of your life, we pray:

You are the true vine that brings forth the fruit of life, make us branches of the vine bearing much fruit, we pray:

You came to heal the broken, may the light of your healing shine on the sick, including: Fr. Jim Gorman, Bill Nord, Jody Thamert, Carol O’Meara, Delores Swanson, Levi & Stefan Gryniewski, we pray:

You came to earth to lead everyone into the Kingdom, share your life of glory with those who have died, we pray:

Presider:

Lord God, we thank you for sending us the most perfect gift – Jesus, the Messiah; and for revealing your grace to us. Help us to accept your gifts of Salvation. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord.