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Prayers of the Faithful Today

December 24

Advent Weekday (December 24 - Christmas Eve Vigil)

Ferial / Christmas Eve
Liturgical Color: Violet (day) / White (Vigil)

Prayers of the Faithful for Advent Weekday (December 24 - Morning)

Option 1

1.That the Church, on this final day of Advent, may be filled with joyful anticipation for the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may prepare their hearts and nations for the reign of the Prince of Peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who are making last-minute preparations for Christmas, that they may not lose sight of the true meaning of this holy season, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our hearts may be open wide to receive Christ our King, who comes to us in humility and love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be united in prayer and joyful expectation as we await the celebration of the Lord's Nativity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For safe travel for all who are journeying to be with loved ones for Christmas.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed who awaited the Lord's coming may now rejoice in His eternal birth, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may lead the Church with the expectant faith of Mary and Joseph, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all peoples may recognize the signs of Christ's coming and prepare a place for Him in their hearts and homes, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are lonely or feel forgotten this Christmas Eve, that they may experience the warmth of God's love and our Christian fellowship, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our final Advent preparations may be marked by prayer, charity, and a deep longing for the Savior's arrival, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that our Christmas celebrations may be filled with reverence, joy, and a renewed commitment to Christ, 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 be welcomed into the eternal Christmas feast of heaven, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Pro Life Option

1.That the Church, on this eve of Christ's birth, may be a steadfast defender of every unborn child, awaiting their own nativity with love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That lawmakers may prepare a way for every child to be born by protecting them from abortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For a profound conversion of hearts, that all may recognize the miracle of life in every unborn child and reject the darkness of abortion, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That expectant mothers may be filled with the joyful anticipation of Mary, cherishing the new life within them as a gift from God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a people who vigilantly protect every unborn child, welcoming them as Christ was welcomed, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who work to ensure that every child is born into a loving and supportive world.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all innocent children lost to abortion may celebrate an eternal Christmas with the Holy Innocents in heaven, 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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