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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 -We pray for Pope Francis, all bishops and ministers of word and sacrament, that like Paul the apostle they will boldly proclaim the glorious mystery that is Jesus Christ. …
SOURCE: Australian Catholics
2 -For the Church: that our hearts may be an authentic dwelling place for God and thus enable us to bring God’s presence to all whom we encounter…
SOURCE: Sunday Website
December 24, 2023
For all believers: that we, like Mary, may ponder God’s invitations and give our full yes to all that God asks of us so that God’s will may be fulfilled for all the human family
SOURCE: Sunday Website
Government/World
Governing Authorities and
Salvation of the World
PRAYERS OF
THE FAITHFUL
3 For all who are waiting for God to overturn oppression and injustice: that God will free and strengthen persecuted Christians, people in refugee camps, and victims of violence so that they may experience justice and dignity…
SOURCE: Sunday Website
December 24, 2023
We pray for the innocent women, children and men enduring terror, starvation and disease in places of bloodshed, that their cries for pity will be heard by those who persist in waging war.
SOURCE: Australian Catholics
Adversity/Difficulty
Those Burdened
by Adversity or Difficulties
PRAYERS OF
THE FAITHFUL
4 That all who are pregnant and afraid may welcome the life within them, and draw strength from the angel Gabriel’s words to Mary: Do not fear, we pray to the Lord…
SOURCE: Priests for Life
December 24, 2023
For all who are isolated and alone, particularly those who are homebound or in nursing homes: that Christ may fill their emptiness and open our hearts to reach out to them
Local Community
The Local Community
PRAYERS OF
THE FAITHFUL
5 We pray for all who have helped make this Advent a season of prayer, peace and hope, that they will be blessed for their loving service of the community…
6 For all who are busy making preparations to celebrate Christmas, that they will take time to reflect on God’s love for them…
SOURCE: Priests for Life
December 24, 2023
For all who are traveling: that God will protect them from harm, keep their travel proceeding smoothly, and help them to have good and safe visits with family and friends
SOURCE: Sunday Website
For our parish [and our school], for our Priests [our teachers and the families of our school children], help us to be generous in sharing our gifts and supporting their needs.
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 all who have died: that the Good Shepherd will gather them into the peace and joy of God’s presence forever
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