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December 19

Advent Weekday (December 19 - O Root of Jesse)

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Prayers of the Faithful for Advent Weekday (December 19 - O Root of Jesse)

Option 1

1.For families as domestic churches, that parents may pass on faith to their children with joy and conviction, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those who make economic policy may reduce inequality and ensure that the poorest have access to decent living conditions, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For the bereaved, especially those who have lost a child or a loved one to sudden or traumatic death, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may help us to love what is good and turn away from what is not, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a place where honest questions about faith are welcomed and not silenced, 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 peace and mercy of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For survivors of abuse within the Church, that they may find justice, healing, and communities willing to walk with them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for international peace may persist in diplomatic efforts to end ongoing armed conflicts, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For veterans and those traumatised by military service, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may renew our longing for him this Advent and teach us not to fill that longing with lesser things, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be known this Advent season as a community of genuine welcome for those who have been away, 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 come to the peace that passes all understanding, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may defend every human life with consistency and compassion, from the unborn to the elderly, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That legislators may reject abortion and instead enact laws that protect unborn children and support women in difficult pregnancies, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For the elderly who face pressure to end their lives prematurely, that they may know their lives have worth and that they are loved, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may stand with those who are most vulnerable, from the smallest child to the frailest elder, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may build a culture that values every life, supporting pregnant mothers and caring for the dying with equal dedication, 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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