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December 22

Advent Weekday (December 22 - O King of All Nations)

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Prayers of the Faithful for Advent Weekday (December 22 - O King of All Nations)

Option 1

1.For renewal in parish life and missionary zeal, that parishes may reach those who have never encountered the Gospel, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those responsible for international diplomacy may work seriously to end armed conflicts and establish conditions for lasting peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For young adults who cannot afford housing and face an uncertain future, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may recognize Christ in those we find difficult to love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our community may invest genuinely in its young people, giving them real responsibility and a place in parish life, 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 who are exhausted or discouraged, that they may find renewal in prayer and the support of those they serve, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That heads of government may take concrete steps to provide affordable housing for those most in need, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For couples preparing for marriage, that they may build their lives on honesty, patience, and genuine love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That God may give us a spirit of genuine longing in these last days of Advent, drawing us away from what is hollow and toward what is true, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may be a place of real welcome this Advent season for those who come searching for something they cannot name, 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 rest in the peace and love of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church may proclaim the sanctity of every human life from conception and be a compassionate defender of every unborn child, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That legislators may protect unborn children from abortion and provide genuine support for mothers in difficult pregnancies, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For mothers who are considering abortion out of poverty, desperation, or isolation, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may grow in reverence for life at every stage, from the unborn child to the elderly person nearing death, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may actively support pregnant women in need and celebrate every new life born in our community, 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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