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December 18

Advent Weekday (December 18 - O Adonai)

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Prayers of the Faithful for Advent Weekday (December 18 - O Adonai)

Option 1

1.That the Church may always proclaim Christ as Adonai, the Lord of all, who redeemed His people with outstretched arm, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may govern with justice and reverence for God, recognizing His ultimate sovereignty over all nations, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who are enslaved by sin or oppression, that Christ the Lord may come with power to set them free, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may prepare for the coming of our Lord by living in obedience to His law of love and by serving Him faithfully, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may eagerly await the arrival of Adonai, our Leader and Lawgiver, ready to welcome Him into our hearts and homes, 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 called upon the Lord may now rejoice in His glorious and eternal presence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may be a faithful servant of Adonai, guiding the Church in holiness and truth, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may hear the voice of the Lord calling them from the burning bush of His love and turn to Him with faith, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who feel lost or without direction, that Christ, our true Leader, may guide them with His light and His law, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our hearts may be filled with awe and reverence for the Lord God, and that we may always seek to do His will, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community that joyfully proclaims, 'Come, Lord Jesus!' and prepares for His reign of peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a deeper sense of God's majesty and His loving care for us.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be redeemed by the outstretched arm of the Lord and brought into His everlasting kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may always proclaim Christ as Adonai, the Lord of every human life, especially the unborn, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may recognize the supreme authority of God, the giver of life, and protect every unborn child from abortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For a profound conversion of hearts, that all may turn from the sin of abortion and worship Adonai who redeems His people, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That expectant mothers may find strength in the Lord and choose to welcome the precious life He has entrusted to them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may eagerly await the coming of Christ by defending every unborn child and building a culture that honors God as Lord of all life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who work to set free unborn children from the threat of abortion.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be gathered by Adonai into His eternal embrace, 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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