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Prayers of the Faithful Today

December 25

THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD (CHRISTMAS)

✠Solemnity
Liturgical Color: White or Gold

Prayers of the Faithful for THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD (CHRISTMAS)

Option 1

1.That the Church, rejoicing in the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ, may proclaim His peace and salvation to all the ends of the earth, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may be guided by the light of the Christmas star to seek paths of peace, justice, and reconciliation for all nations, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all families, that the love and joy of the Holy Family of Nazareth may fill their homes this Christmas and always, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we who adore the Word made flesh may have our hearts transformed by His humility and our lives filled with His grace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community, celebrating Christ's birth, may be a beacon of His light and love, sharing His joy with all, especially the poor and lonely, 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 awaited the Messiah may now rejoice with Him in the eternal glory of heaven, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV and all pastors, that they may be faithful shepherds, like those at Bethlehem, leading all to adore the newborn King, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all humanity may recognize Christ, born in a manger, as the true King of kings and Lord of lords, and worship Him with joy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are poor, homeless, or forgotten this Christmas, that they may experience the warmth of God's love and our Christian charity, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That the peace of Christ, announced by the angels, may reign in our hearts, our homes, and throughout the world, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that our celebration of Christmas may renew our faith, deepen our love, and inspire us to greater service, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a spirit of generosity and sharing during this Christmas season.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be brought by the angels into the eternal Christmas joy of God's presence, 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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