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December 17

Advent Weekday (December 17)

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Prayers of the Faithful for Advent Weekday (December 17 - O Wisdom)

Option 1

1.That the Church, awaiting Christ, the Wisdom of God, may always teach with clarity and guide all people in the path of truth, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may seek true wisdom in their governance, ordering all things strongly and sweetly for the common good, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who are searching for meaning and understanding, that they may find in Christ the fulfillment of all their heart's desires, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may earnestly desire the gift of divine Wisdom, allowing it to shape our thoughts, words, and actions this Advent, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a place where wisdom is cherished and where all are encouraged to grow in knowledge and love of God, 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 sought wisdom in this life may now rejoice in the eternal vision of God's truth, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may be filled with heavenly Wisdom as he guides the Church in these final days of Advent, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may be enlightened by Christ, the Wisdom from on high, and turn from the folly of sin, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are confused by the conflicting voices of the world, that they may find clarity and peace in the unchanging Wisdom of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our hearts may be prepared to receive Christ, our Wisdom, with openness and devotion at Christmas, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community that thirsts for divine Wisdom and eagerly awaits the coming of Emmanuel, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a deeper appreciation of the gift of divine revelation.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be brought into the perfect light and wisdom of God's eternal presence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may always teach with divine Wisdom the sanctity of every human life, from conception, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may seek the Wisdom of God to protect every unborn child, ordering society in justice and truth, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For a profound conversion of hearts, that all may turn from the folly of abortion and embrace Christ, the Wisdom of God who became a child, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That expectant mothers may be filled with heavenly Wisdom to cherish and protect the new life within them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a people who earnestly seek God's Wisdom in defending the unborn and building a culture of life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who work to enlighten society with the truth about the value of every human life.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be held in the eternal Wisdom and love of God, 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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