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Prayers of the Faithful Today

December 7

2nd SUNDAY OF ADVENT

Sunday
Liturgical Color: Violet

Prayers of the Faithful for the 2nd SUNDAY OF ADVENT

Option 1

1.For courage to proclaim Christ publicly, that the Church may not be ashamed of the Gospel in any arena of life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those engaged in peace negotiations may pursue dialogue with patience and reject the temptation to return to armed conflict, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those addicted to alcohol, drugs, or other dependencies, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may pray with real honesty about what burdens us this week, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our community may support young families and invest in the faith formation of children, 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 may know the peace and joy that God alone can give, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For young adults drifting from faith, that the Church may seek them out with patience and without condemnation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those in positions of authority may take responsibility for protecting the natural world and reducing harmful emissions, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For children and young people in care, danger, or vulnerable situations, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may awaken in us a hunger for him this Advent, and not let us settle for distraction, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may use this Advent to deepen its commitment to those who feel cut off from the community, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a deeper spirit of repentance and conversion in our lives and in the world.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be brought into the peace of God's eternal presence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may be a consistent and compassionate voice in defence of every unborn child, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That legislators may have the courage to stand against pressure to fund abortion and to protect the most defenceless, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For families caring for children with serious disabilities, who give themselves day after day without recognition, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may see the face of Christ in the most defenceless, especially in the child not yet born, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may ensure no pregnant woman in our community faces her situation alone or without practical support, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who work to prepare a welcoming world for every child conceived.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may share in the life God has prepared for those who love him, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

How to Use These Prayers

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  4. Use during Mass: Have a lector read each intention, with the congregation responding "Lord, hear our prayer."

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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