The more we pray for someone, the more that blessing rests on them, for no prayer made in faith remains unanswered, even if the manner of its answering is hidden from us.
SAINT GERTRUDE THE GREAT
PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL
First Sunday in Advent - December 3, 2023
Priest: We humbly place our prayers before our compassionate God.
For the church, held close by the shepherd of Israel, for all to be open to receiving Gods merciful love, let us pray to the Lord…Lord, hear our prayer. For all Catechumens who answered yes to follow Jesus, may have their eyes, ears and hearts be open daily to the God’s faithful promise, let us pray to the Lord… Lord, hear our prayer.
For all who are entrusted with positions of leadership, that they may govern with wisdom, prudence and compassion, let us pray to the Lord… Lord, hear our prayer.
For those who are sick or suffering,including Lourdes, Laurina Mattern and Christopher Courtland and their families, friends, and caregivers, that they know God’s healing, let us pray to the Lord… Lord, hear our prayer.
For all who have died including Helen MacDonald, Tricia Preston, John Kraska and Sylvia Kirkland, may they live forever with Christ in the glory of the resurrection, let us pray to the Lord… Lord, hear our prayer.
For the children of the world, that they will be safe, fed, housed and loved, let us pray to the Lord… Lord, hear our prayer.
For this worshipping community, that you inspire each of us to take time for prayer and reflection this Advent season, let us pray to the Lord… Lord, hear our prayer.
Priest: Be with us, loving Father; aid our efforts of faith-filled waiting. Be with us as we ready ourselves for your Son’s birth. We offer these prayers in the name of the Promised one.
Our Lord Jesus Christ King of the Universe - November 26, 2023
Priest: Let us call to mind the needs of the Church and the world, bringing our concerns confidently before God’s throne. That the Church proclaim the good news of God’s reign; let us pray to the Lord…Lord, hear our prayer.
That all catechists, ministers, priests, parish staff members and volunteers who served the church over the past year be blessed; let us pray to the Lord… Lord, hear our prayer.
That the hungry be fed, the homeless find haven, the lonely be comforted and those in prison know true freedom; let us pray to the Lord… Lord, hear our prayer.
That those who are close to death may have a peaceful death with trust in the loving and merciful Christ the King and to rise to new life in Him; we pray to the Lord…. Lord, hear our prayer.
That all who are sick and suffering, especially Margaret Mombourquitte,Christopher Courtland, Agnes Bedard and Msgr. Noel Farman that they receive healing hope and tender love, let us pray to the Lord… Lord, hear our prayer.
That the members of this community of faith be to one another a source of strength in trial; we pray to the Lord… Lord, hear our prayer.
Priest: Almighty and everlasting God, until the day when you gather us into your reign, grant what we ask by the power of your Holy Spirit, in the name of your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.