Prayers of the Faithful, General Intercessions, Petitions
Prayers of the Faithful, General Intercessions, Petitions
Prayers of the Faithful, General Intercessions, Petitions
December 7, 2025
December 7, 2025
2nd Sunday of Advent (A)
The Church
We pray for the church, that the people of God will shine brightly around the world as the sacrament of salvation for all.
SOURCE: Australian Catholics
For the Church: that through our baptism with Spirit and fire, we may courageously live the Gospel and be instruments for the transformation for the world
For renewal of our minds and hearts: that the Spirit of Wisdom and Understanding, of Counsel and Strength, and of Knowledge and Reverence will transform us more and more into children of the light
For greater awareness: that the Spirit will help us recognize the many roots that have nourished and helped our faith to blossom so that we may continue to deepen our discipleship and bear abundant fruit
SOURCE: Sunday Website
The Church
2nd Sunday of Advent (A)
CATHOLIC ONLINE (1:23)
For the Holy Father’s visit to the Blue Mosque; that this gesture of fraternal respect may silence the voices of extremism and deepen the bonds of friendship between Christians and Muslims, showing the world that we are all children of the one Creator. We pray to the Lord
There shall be no harm or ruin
on all my holy mountain;
for the earth shall be filled
with knowledge of the LORD,
as water covers the sea.
On that day, the root of Jesse,
set up as a signal for the nations…
FIRST READING
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CHURCH LEADERS
FIRST READING
For the Spirit of Wisdom upon the Pope That the Spirit of the Lord may rest abundantly upon Pope Leo XIV, granting him the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and strength, and the spirit of knowledge and fear of the Lord, so that he may lead the Church not by mere appearance or hearsay, but with divine justice. We pray to the Lord…
For Bishops to Shepherd with Faithfulness For all bishops, that they may judge the poor with justice and decide aright for the land’s afflicted, striking down wickedness with the rod of their mouth, and wearing faithfulness as a belt around their waist as they shepherd the flock toward God’s holy mountain where no harm shall come. We pray to the Lord…
For Priests and Deacons to Foster Holy Peace For priests and deacons, that they may be instruments of true peace where the wolf might be a guest of the lamb and the leopard lies down with the kid, guiding the faithful until the earth is filled with the knowledge of the Lord as water covers the sea. We pray to the Lord…
SECOND READING
For the Pope to Unify the Church
That the God of endurance and encouragement may grant Pope Leo XIV the grace to think in harmony with Christ Jesus, so that with one voice he may glorify the God and Father of our Lord, sustaining the hope of the universal Church through the enduring instruction of the Scriptures. We pray to the Lord…
For Bishops to Welcome the Faithful
For our bishops, that they may welcome one another and the flock entrusted to them just as Christ has welcomed us, acting as servants to the truth of God to confirm the promises given to the patriarchs and to show mercy to the Gentiles for the glory of God. We pray to the Lord…
For Priests and Deacons to Abound in Hope
For priests and deacons, that they may be filled with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit they may abound in hope, singing praises to God’s name among the nations and instructing the faithful with the encouragement drawn from the Scriptures. We pray to the Lord…
GOSPEL
For the Pope to Prepare the Way
For Pope Leo XIV, that like a voice crying out in the desert, he may prepare the way of the Lord and make straight His paths, calling the world to true repentance and pointing always to the One who is mightier than he, whose sandals he is unworthy to carry. We pray to the Lord…
For Bishops to Bear Fruit of Repentance
For the bishops of the Church, that they may produce good fruit as evidence of their repentance, ensuring that the axe lies not at the root of the trees, but that every branch under their care bears a harvest worthy of the Kingdom of heaven and flees from the wrath to come. We pray to the Lord…
For Priests and Deacons to Baptize with Fire
For priests and deacons, that they may minister not merely with water for repentance, but guide God’s people toward the baptism of the Holy Spirit and fire, assisting the Lord in gathering the wheat into his barn while clearing the threshing floor of all unrighteousness. We pray to the Lord…
Governing Authorities and the Salvation of the World
We pray for young people committed to saving endangered species and their habitat. May their passion inspire us to love nature and care about all living things.
We pray for those suffering most from the global energy crisis, especially those who cannot afford both food and power. May their plight be eased.
SOURCE: Australian Catholics
For the prophets in our day, for those who call us to face the truth, live the truth, and speak the truth to one another: that the Spirit of God will strengthen them, inspire their words and deeds, and guide them in presenting a convincing message to hungry hearts
For the renewal of all of creation: that God will heal the divisions amongst peoples and the wounds within nature so that God’s plan for the earth may flower and that we may benefit from the blessings of creation
SOURCE: Sunday Website
The World
2nd Sunday of Advent (A)
PRAYER FOR THOSE IN GOVERNMENT AUTHORITY (2:54) – God’s Word calls us to pray for our leaders—those in government, positions of power, and authority over nations and communities. In this video, you’ll be guided through a heartfelt, Scripture-based prayer, declaring God’s truth and will over the lives of those who lead.
For all those who govern, that they may be led not by pride or power, but by the spirit of the ‘little child’—the Christ—exercising their authority with humility to protect the vulnerable and the weak in order to transform societies where the strong (the leopards) often prey upon the poor (the kids). May they create a community of justice where all can lie down in safety. We pray to the Lord.”
Then the wolf shall be a guest of the lamb,
and the leopard shall lie down with the kid;
the calf and the young lion shall browse together,
with a little child to guide them.
FIRST READING
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POLITICS
FIRST READING
For Wise Governance
That the Spirit of the Lord may rest upon our political leaders, granting them the spirit of wisdom and understanding to govern without judging by mere appearance or hearsay. May justice be the band around their waists as they decide righteously for the poor and afflicted of the land. We pray to the Lord…
For Political Coexistence
That the wolf may be the guest of the lamb and the leopard lie down with the kid in our legislative halls. May opposing parties find the grace to exist together without harm or ruin on God’s holy mountain, setting aside predatory instincts to seek the knowledge of the Lord. We pray to the Lord…
SECOND READING
For Unifying Dialogue
That the God of endurance and encouragement may grant public servants the grace to think in harmony with one another. May they set aside discord to glorify God with one voice, utilizing the patience found in the Scriptures to maintain hope while navigating complex negotiations for the common good. We pray to the Lord…
For Empathetic Acceptance
That elected officials may welcome one another as Christ welcomed us, for the glory of God. May they extend mercy to those across the aisle, confirming the promises of truth by engaging in open-minded cooperation that allows all the nations and people to rejoice together in unity. We pray to the Lord…
GOSPEL
For Making Paths Straight
For a spirit of humility in our civic discourse, that leaders may hear the voice crying out in the wilderness to prepare the way of the Lord. May they make straight the paths of justice, filling in the valleys of division and leveling the mountains of pride that hinder progress. We pray to the Lord…
For Productive Legislation
That those in power may produce good fruit as evidence of their repentance from polarization. May the winnowing fan of conscience clear away the chaff of corruption and empty rhetoric, gathering the wheat of genuine service and collaboration into the barn of a stable and just society. We pray to the Lord…
WORLD PEACE
FIRST READING
For a Truce Among Nations
That the wolf may be the guest of the lamb in the war-torn regions of the Middle East and Eastern Europe. May the knowledge of the Lord fill these lands like the waters cover the sea, ensuring that nations do not hurt or destroy but seek his glorious rest. We pray to the Lord…
For Equitable Trade Relations
That the Spirit of wisdom and understanding may guide economic dialogue with China and Asian markets. May leaders judge the poor with justice and decide righteously for the afflicted, ensuring that trade serves as a band of faithfulness rather than a source of discord among the peoples. We pray to the Lord…
SECOND READING
For Endurance in Peace Talks
That the God of endurance and encouragement may grant the people of Eastern Europe and the Middle East the grace to think in harmony. May they find hope in the Scriptures to sustain them, glorifying the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ with one voice amidst their struggles. We pray to the Lord…
For Welcoming Global Partners
That nations engaged in trade disputes may welcome one another as Christ welcomed us, for the glory of God. May they show mercy to their neighbors in Asia, confirming promises of truthful cooperation so that all Gentiles may sing praises to his name for the abundance of shared prosperity. We pray to the Lord…
GOSPEL
For Straight Paths to Peace
For those crying out in the wilderness of conflict in the Middle East and Ukraine, that the Lord may make their paths straight. May every valley of suffering be filled and every mountain of aggression be made low, preparing a way for the salvation of God to be seen. We pray to the Lord…
For Fruitful Economic Policies
That world leaders may produce good fruit as evidence of repentance from economic hostility. May the winnowing fan of truth clear away the chaff of unfair tariffs and trade wars with China, gathering the wheat of genuine collaboration into the barn of global stability. We pray to the Lord…
For Those Facing Adversities
For conversion of our deepest selves: that God will help us to look honestly at our lives, guide our process of disengaging from the old and cooperating with God’s saving action so that we may live and act in new ways
For the transformation of society: that leaders may recognize the root causes of evil, poverty, racism, and abuse so that new and constructive efforts may produce a just and life-giving society
For an end to violence in our cities and families: that the Spirit of God will transform hearts, help people to recognize the dignity of each person, and disrupt the plans of those who seek to injure or kill others
SOURCE: Sunday Website
Special Needs
2nd Sunday of Advent (A)
PATRICK COFFIN SHOW (13:56) – During this Advent season, help for those who are suffering from holiday blues.
“For those who feel alone in the desert of depression or anxiety, that the voice of God may speak comfort into their wilderness, and that we might become messengers who bring the presence of Christ to their isolation. We pray to the Lord.”
Prepare the way of the Lord,
make straight his paths.
GOSPEL
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PRIESTS FOR LIFE (2:11)
RESPECT FOR LIFE
FIRST READING
Prayer for Life: The Sacred Shoot
That the Spirit of the Lord may rest upon our society, granting us wisdom to protect the vulnerable shoot springing from the womb. May we judge the poor with justice and decide righteously for the helpless, ensuring that the breath of life is cherished and defended in every child. We pray to the Lord…
Prayer for Mercy: Ending the Death Penalty
That the wolf may lie down with the lamb, ending the cycle of state-sanctioned violence and vengeance. May the earth be filled with the knowledge of the Lord, so that we seek not to hurt or destroy on God’s holy mountain, but to offer the glorious rest of mercy to every life. We pray to the Lord…
SECOND READING
Prayer for Hope: A Culture of Endurance
That the God of endurance and encouragement may grant us the grace to build a culture of life in harmony. May we welcome one another, from the unborn to the elderly, as Christ welcomed us, glorifying God with one voice and rejecting the despair of the culture of death. We pray to the Lord…
Prayer for Dignity: Healing from Exploitation
That we may glorify God for his mercy by rejecting the objectification of pornography and respecting the human body. May we confirm the promises of truth by honoring the dignity of every person, so that all nations might sing praises to his name for the gift of pure and holy love. We pray to the Lord…
GOSPEL
Prayer for Truth: The Voice in the Wilderness
For a voice crying out in the wilderness of our times, calling for repentance from the destruction of abortion. May we produce good fruit as evidence of our changed hearts, turning away from the brood of vipers to embrace the children God has raised up, fleeing the wrath of indifference. We pray to the Lord…
Prayer for Protection: Gathering the Wheat
That the Lord may make straight the paths for the sick and elderly, filling every valley of loneliness. May the winnowing fan of conscience clear away the chaff of euthanasia, gathering the wheat of every fragile life into the barn of God’s eternal care and protection. We pray to the Lord…
The Local Community
For the grace of repentance: that God will lead us to the silence of the desert where we can listen to the One who is our source of life and our hope for the future
For a spirit of hospitality: that we may welcome one another as Christ has welcomed us, as sisters and brothers, children of God
For students as they complete the semester: that God will give them clarity of mind and thought as they express their knowledge and insights in papers and on examinations
SOURCE: Sunday Website
Local Community
2nd Sunday of Advent (A)
EMMAUS MUSIC (4:14)
For our parish (religious community), that we may build a community where prophets speak strong and true words, daring to dream God’s reign anew. May we find love in water, wine, and wheat, creating a banquet hall on holy ground where peace and justice meet and all are welcome in this place. We pray to the Lord…
Welcome one another, then,
as Christ welcomed you,
for the glory of God.
SECOND READING
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FAMILIES
FIRST READING
Prayer for Wisdom: The Blossoming Family
That the Spirit of wisdom and understanding may rest upon all parents, guiding them to judge with justice for their children. May the Spirit of counsel strengthen families, so that faithfulness becomes the band around their waists, creating a home where the knowledge of the Lord grows like a blossoming shoot. We pray to the Lord…
Prayer for Peace: The Little Child
That the wolf may be the guest of the lamb within our homes, replacing sibling rivalry with harmony. May a little child lead us to innocence and trust, so that no one hurts or destroys on God’s holy mountain of the family, filling our households with his glorious rest. We pray to the Lord…
SECOND READING
Prayer for Harmony: Unity in the Home
That the God of endurance and encouragement may grant families the grace to think in harmony with one another. May parents and children glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ with one voice, finding hope in the instruction of the Scriptures to sustain their bonds of love. We pray to the Lord…
Prayer for Welcome: Accepting One Another
That families may welcome one another as Christ welcomed us, extending mercy to rebellious hearts and strengthening weak knees. May they confirm the promises of God by living in truth, so that every household may sing praises to his name and rejoice together for his abundant faithfulness. We pray to the Lord…
GOSPEL
Prayer for Preparation: Straight Paths for Youth
For parents preparing the way of the Lord in the hearts of their children, that they may make straight the paths of virtue. May they fill every valley of doubt and level every mountain of pride, ensuring that the salvation of God is visible in the lives of the next generation. We pray to the Lord…
Prayer for Goodness: Fruitful Upbringing
That families may produce good fruit as evidence of their faith, avoiding the wrath of indifference. May the winnowing fan of the Holy Spirit clear away the chaff of bad influences, gathering the wheat of love and discipline into the barn of a secure and holy family life. We pray to the Lord…
SACRAMENTS
FIRST READING
Prayer for Strength: Confirmation
That the Spirit of the Lord may rest upon those confirmed in the faith, filling them with the spirit of wisdom and understanding. May this holy anointing grant them counsel and might, so they need not judge by appearance but decide righteously, delighting in the fear of the Lord. We pray to the Lord…
Prayer for Unity: The Holy Eucharist
That the reception of the Eucharist may bring peace to our community, so the wolf may be the guest of the lamb at the Lord’s table. May this food from the root of Jesse lead us to God’s holy mountain, where no one hurts or destroys, finding his glorious rest. We pray to the Lord…
SECOND READING
Prayer for Love: Holy Matrimony
That the God of endurance and encouragement may grant married couples the grace to think in harmony with one another. May they glorify God with one voice, welcoming one another daily as Christ welcomed us, becoming a sign of truth and hope to all the nations. We pray to the Lord…
Prayer for Healing: Anointing of the Sick
For those receiving the Anointing of the Sick, that they may find hope in the encouragement of the Scriptures. May the God of patience sustain them in their suffering, confirming the promises of mercy so that they may sing praises to his name for his healing presence. We pray to the Lord…
GOSPEL
Prayer for Rebirth: Holy Baptism
For the newly baptized, that as they are washed in water, they may be truly ignited with the Holy Spirit and fire. May they prepare the way of the Lord in their lives, producing good fruit as children of the promise and fleeing from the wrath of sin. We pray to the Lord…
Prayer for Mercy: Reconciliation
That we may approach the confessional with true repentance, allowing the Lord to make straight our twisted paths. May his winnowing fan clear away the chaff of our guilt, gathering the wheat of renewed grace into the barn of his forgiveness and peace. We pray to the Lord…
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