First Sunday of Advent (B)
Stay Awake!
Priest:
As we begin the season of Advent, Our Lord commands us to Stay Awake, always vigilant to his teaching, his promptings and his will. As we turn to him now in prayer, we ask for the grace to be as attentive to him, as he is to us.
Reader:
For the work of the Church,
that Christ's message of love and forgiveness will spread throughout the world, bringing peace and blessings to all his people
Lord, hear us.
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 the race, colour or creed.
Lord, hear us.
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, hear us.
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, hear us.
We pray that all who have died may experience the renewed and eternal life brought by the coming of the Saviour.
Lord, hear us.
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.
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