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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.That the Church may always point to Christ, the Root of Jesse, as the sign of God's salvation for all nations, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may govern with justice and work to create societies where all people can live in hope and peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who feel uprooted or without hope, that Christ, the standard for the peoples, may be their strength and consolation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may prepare our hearts for the coming of the Son of David, whose kingdom will have no end, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may eagerly await the Lord's coming, ready to welcome Him as our King and Savior, 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 hoped in the Root of Jesse may now rejoice in His eternal kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may guide the Church in joyful expectation of Christ, the promised Son of Jesse, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all nations may come to adore Christ, before whom kings will stand in silence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are searching for a sign of God's presence, that they may recognize Christ in the humility of His birth and the glory of His kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our Advent waiting may be filled with prayer and good works, as we prepare for the Lord who comes to save us, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community that lives in the hope of Christ's coming, witnessing to His saving power, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a deeper desire for the coming of Christ and His reign of peace.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be delivered by the Root of Jesse and brought into His everlasting peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may always proclaim Christ, the Root of Jesse, as the defender of every human life, especially the unborn, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may be inspired by the hope of Christ's coming to protect every child in the womb 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 seek salvation in Christ, the sign for all peoples, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That expectant mothers may find in Christ the strength and hope to welcome the precious new life that springs from God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may eagerly await the Lord by defending every unborn child and building a culture that honors the Root of Jesse, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who work to raise the standard of life for every unborn child.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be gathered by Christ, the Root of Jesse, into His eternal kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

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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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