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December 1

Monday in the 1st Week of Advent

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Prayers of the Faithful for Monday in the 1st Week of Advent

Option 1

1.That the Church, in this season of Advent, may be a people of watchful hope, preparing for the coming of Christ our Savior, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may govern with justice and peace, creating a world where all can await the Lord's coming with serenity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who are living in darkness or despair, that the light of Advent may dawn in their hearts and bring them the hope of salvation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may use this holy season to turn away from sin, to deepen our prayer lives, and to prepare a worthy dwelling for Christ in our hearts, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place of fervent prayer and joyful expectation as we await the celebration of the Lord's birth, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For our sick, bereaved, etc., special projects or events.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed who awaited the Lord in faith may now rejoice in His eternal presence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may guide the Church with wisdom and inspire us to a holy observance of Advent, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may recognize the signs of Christ's coming and prepare their hearts to receive Him as their King and Redeemer, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are spiritually asleep or indifferent to God's call, that this Advent season may awaken them to repentance and faith, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our Advent practices of prayer, penance, and charity may help us to stay alert and be ready to meet the Lord at any hour, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community that lives in the joyful hope of Christ's return, with our lamps burning brightly with love and good works, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a deeper spirit of prayer and vigilance during this Advent season.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may hear the Lord's call on the last day and rise to meet Him in glory, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church, in this Advent season of waiting, may be a tireless advocate for every unborn child, awaiting their birth with love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may prepare the way for the Lord by protecting every human life from conception, rejecting the darkness of abortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For a profound conversion of hearts, that all may recognize the coming of Christ in every unborn child and embrace His gift of life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That expectant mothers may be filled with Advent hope and courage, cherishing the new life within them as a sign of God's presence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a people of watchful prayer and action, working to end abortion and to welcome every child as a gift from God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who advocate for the unborn, that their Advent hope may inspire their efforts for life.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be welcomed by Christ at His coming into His eternal kingdom of light and peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

How to Use These Prayers

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About Prayers of the Faithful

The Prayers of the Faithful, also known as bidding prayers or general intercessions, are an essential part of the Catholic Mass. These prayers allow the congregation to intercede for the needs of the Church, the world, those in authority, those oppressed by various needs, the local community, and the deceased.

Our daily prayers are carefully crafted according to the liturgical calendar, ensuring that each day's intercessions are appropriate for the specific celebration, whether it be a solemnity, feast, memorial, or ordinary day of the liturgical year.

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