4th Sunday of Advent (Year B)
Priest:
God's love lasts for ever – he is the rock who saves us. Let us therefore come to him with confidence to present our petitions.
Reader:
For Archbishop Bernard, our assistant bishops and all priests, deacons and people of the diocese; may this holy season bring us closer to the Lord in prayer, in hope and in joy.
Lord, hear us
For all expectant mothers and the children growing within them.
for the babies being born today, and for those children who are neglected or abused
Lord, hear us
Let us pray for ourselves: that in the pressure of the preparations for the coming holiday
we may find time for reflection on the true meaning of Christmas
Lord, hear us.
Let us pray for all who are sad, lonely, or in any kind of need at this time;
That the holiness of this feast may fill them with joy in the Lord’s presence.
Lord, hear us.
Let us turn to Mary, the handmaid of the Lord as we say, Hail Mary
Let us pray in silence for our needs and the needs of those we love.
Priest:
Merciful Father, hear our prayers for ourselves and our world and grant that what we ask in faith we may obtain through Jesus Christ your Son, who is Lord for ever and ever. Amen.
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