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December 20

Advent Weekday (December 20 - O Key of David)

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Prayers of the Faithful for Advent Weekday (December 20 - O Key of David)

Option 1

1.That the Church may always proclaim Christ, the Key of David, who opens the gates of heaven and sets captives free, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may govern with justice, working to free their people from all forms of oppression and darkness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who are imprisoned, physically or spiritually, that Christ, the Key of David, may come to open their doors and lead them to freedom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may prepare for the coming of our Redeemer by turning away from sin and embracing the freedom He offers, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may eagerly await the Lord who comes to set us free, ready to welcome Him with open hearts, 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 longed for freedom may now be unlocked by Christ into His eternal kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may be a faithful steward of the keys of the kingdom, opening the way to salvation for all, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all nations may be freed from the shadow of death and brought into the light of Christ's truth and love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who feel trapped by sin or despair, that Christ, the Key of David, may break their chains and lead them to hope, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our Advent preparations may unlock our hearts to receive the Lord more fully at Christmas, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community that proclaims liberty to captives and joyfully awaits the coming of our King, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a deeper understanding of Christ's power to set us free from sin.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may have the gates of paradise opened to them by Christ, the Key of David, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may use the Key of David to unlock hearts to the truth that every unborn child has a right to life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may be given the key of wisdom to open the door to protection for 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 prison of the culture of death and seek freedom in Christ, the Key of David, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That expectant mothers may find in Christ the key to courage, opening their hearts to welcome the gift of life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may tirelessly work to set free every unborn child from the darkness of abortion, leading them to the light of life, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who work to unlock the chains of indifference that lead to abortion.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may be freed by Christ, the Key of David, into His eternal kingdom, 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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