Advent 1: Intercessions / Bidding Prayers / Prayer of the Faithful

Priest:

We begin the season of Advent, preparing to celebrate the birth of our Saviour, and offer our prayers to the Father through his Son Jesus Christ, for the needs of the Church and the world.

Reader:

For the work of the Church, 
guided by Pope Benedict, that Christ's message of love and forgiveness will spread throughout the world bringing peace and blessings to all his people. 
Lord in your mercy

For the peace of the world,
that those in charge of political affairs may always be conscious that true peace is based upon the dignity of humanity, whatever his race, colour or creed. 
Lord in your mercy

We pray for our parish, community that we may experience the loving kindness of our Father in heaven as we journey through this life towards the Kingdom of God.
Lord in your mercy

For the sick and those who care for them,
that the Lord Jesus may heal the sick, rid the world of hunger and protect us from all disasters.
Lord in your mercy

For those departed this life, that when the Lord Jesus comes again, they may be reunited with him in his everlasting Kingdom.
Lord in your mercy

Let us now ask Our Lady to join her prayers to ours as we say - Hail Mary...

Let us pray in silence to the Lord

 

Priest:

Father, you gave us your only Son to prepare us for your kingdom. May our lives be a daily preparation for the day when we see you as you are. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.