Presider
The will of God for us is to give thanks for all things. Ever mindful that we can trust in God’s care for all Creation, we bring these prayers of petition to our Almighty Father.
Reader
We pray for Pope Leo and the bishops of our Church. May they be guided by the Spirit to spread the message of hope and trust in the Good News.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for the leaders of our world. May justice and peace be at the very heart of their words and actions.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for all people who have been baptised in Christ. May we all continue to listen to the words of Jesus and to hold fast to all that is good.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for our faith community. May we, in this Advent season, seek quiet spaces in the rushed activity of our lives to welcome Jesus.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for …
Lord hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for the sick of our parish and for all who have asked for our prayers.
We pray for the recently deceased and for those whose anniversaries occur at this time. May the God of mercy fulfil the promise of their baptism by welcoming them into eternal life.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Presider
Your mercy, O God, is on all those who call out to you. Receive these petitions and come to the help of your servant people. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.