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The resources on this page–including videos and articles–are here to help you develop your own prayer intentions.
The Church
The Church
PRAYERS OF
THE FAITHFUL
1 – For the Church: that in this season of Advent, we may be awake to life each day, roused from sleep-waking through life, and freed from avoidance of issues
SOURCE: Sunday Website
December 3, 2023
We pray for all the baptised. May the 60th anniversary of the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy (4 December) call everyone again to full, conscious and active participation in the church’s life of prayer.
SOURCE: Australian Catholics
Government/World
Governing Authorities and
Salvation of the World
PRAYERS OF
THE FAITHFUL
2 For world leaders: that they may take the long view of human history and choose to protect and promote life and peace for all people rather than their reputation
SOURCE: Sunday Website
December 3, 2023
We pray for our war-torn and fractured world. May all in positions of authority and power do their utmost to end bloodshed and kindle new hope for peace.
SOURCE: Australian Catholics
Adversity/Difficulty
Those Burdened
by Adversity or Difficulties
PRAYERS OF
THE FAITHFUL
3 For all who must wait: that God will strengthen and comfort all who are waiting with the sick, those awaiting a diagnosis, those separated from loved ones, and those who are held unjustly
SOURCE: Sunday Website
4 For all who are seeking employment: that God will open new opportunities to use their gifts and provide for themselves and their loved ones
SOURCE: Sunday Website
December 3, 2023
We pray for the well-being of all the hostages, both those released and those still being held, that they may begin the long road of recovery.
We pray for persons living with a disability. May this week’s United Nations observance (3 December) mark world-wide progress in the recognition of both their needs and their gifts.
SOURCE: Australian Catholics
Local Community
The Local Community
PRAYERS OF
THE FAITHFUL
5 For greater attentiveness: that our minds and hearts may be focused upon the tasks we do, the people we love, and the God whom we serve today
6 For all who are awaiting the birth of a child: that God will bless these expectant parents, fill their hearts with love and acceptance, and help their children to grow and mature
SOURCE: Sunday Website
December 3, 2023
We pray for each other in this faith community. May we allow the Divine Potter to shape our clay into a graceful work of art.
SOURCE: Australian Catholics
For those who are ill and have asked for our prayers including: N; may they find comfort in the healing touch of God and by the loving care of family and friends, we pray…
For our Beloved Dead, including N. We also pray for all who have died more recently; that God will fill them with life and give consolation and peace to those who grieve them, we pray
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