Prayers of the Faithful for December 9 & 10, 2023
Prayers of the Faithful for December 9 & 10, 2023
Presider:
We pray for and await God’s loving presence to all who are in need of comfort.
Lector:
- For the Church: that God will give us the energy to advocate for justice and peace, and be heralds of God’s presence in our midst
- For openness of heart: that God will renew the gift of the Spirit within us and help us to be active and dynamic disciples, We pray to the Lord:
- For all who are alone or in isolation: that God will sustain them, help them be aware of the blessings in their lives, and helps us to reach out and accompany them, We pray to the Lord:
- For healing of our civic community: that God will lead us to honest dialogue, greater respect for one another, and a deeper commitment to the truth, We pray to the Lord:
- For world leaders: that God may grant them wisdom to make just decisions which respect the earth and all that lives in it, especially those who are poorest and most vulnerable: We pray to the Lord:
- For those who are ill and have asked for our prayers including: Paul Hufnagle, Hector Baldus, Jemma John, and Mike Ablan, 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:
Hear our prayers O God. May your glory be revealed in your work to make these prayers for mercy, justice, and peace a reality in our global community. We ask this through our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen.