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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.For digital evangelization, that the Church may use new means to share the Gospel with those it cannot otherwise reach, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for health care and mental health services may fund care adequately and ensure access for all who need it, 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 bring to God the things we are carrying that we have not yet named even to ourselves, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our community may be a place where people experiencing addiction and recovery find genuine acceptance and support, 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 rest in the mercy and peace of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For priests, that they may minister with genuine wisdom and patience, even in the hardest pastoral situations, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those in authority may protect freedom of religion and conscience for all, especially minorities whose beliefs make them vulnerable, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For children and young people in care, in danger, or in vulnerable situations, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may give us wisdom to know what truly matters this Advent and the courage to let go of what does not, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may prepare with joy and simplicity this Advent season, making room for what is truly holy, 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 who have died may be brought into the perfect wisdom and light of God's presence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may teach the sanctity of every human life from conception with the wisdom and compassion given her by God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may seek wisdom in protecting every unborn child and reject legislation that permits abortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For families who are caring for children with serious disabilities, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may grow in wisdom to see every human life, however small or fragile, as a gift beyond price, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may defend the unborn with courage and welcome every child with love, 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 rest in the mercy 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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