Bidding Prayers for the Fourth Sunday of Advent

Advent 4

The Priest introduces the prayers:
My brothers and sisters in Christ, let us bring to the love of God our Father the cares and concerns of our hearts.


We bring to his love all those called to serve Christ in his Church;
that they may not flinch from responding to their calling, but rather abandon themselves to his guidance and protection.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

We bring to his love all who hold positions of authority throughout our world; that they may be filled with integrity and a sense of responsibility towards those who depend on them; and that they may be strengthened to stand firm in what is right, even if it is unpopular.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

We bring to his love the friends and neighbours we meet regularly,
that our daily care of one another may nurture strong growth of Christian love in our society.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

We bring to his love the sick and those who care for them,
may they experience God's unending compassion.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

We bring to his love those departed this life,
may the Lord embrace them with his love.
May they rest in peace, Amen.

Let us unite our prayers with those of our blessed Lady as we say Hail Mary...

We pray in silence for all our needs.

The Priest concludes the prayers:
Now Father, thankful for your love, we ask you to accept our prayers, through Christ Jesus your Son. Amen.