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December 21

Advent Weekday - December 21

Ferial
Liturgical Color: Violet

Prayers of the Faithful for Advent Weekday - December 21

Ferial | Liturgical Color: Violet

Readings: Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a · Lk 1:39-45 (Lectionary 197)

Option 1

1.For Christians whose hope is tested by suffering, that the promise of Christ's coming may sustain their faithfulness, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.For leaders of nations, that the hope of peace may lead to patient negotiation and protection for those in danger, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For parents awaiting a child's birth, that skilled care and dependable support may surround them, especially in difficult circumstances, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.For expectant parents and those who wait with them, that friendship and practical support may turn anxiety into shared hope, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For the faithful departed and those with no one to remember them, that God's promised mercy may gather them into eternal light, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

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  5. 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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