Presider: John the Baptist proclaimed that “All people will see the salvation of God”. Therefore, we pray confidently for the needs of all God’s children. That the Catholic Church may be pure and blameless in all her members, we pray. That those who direct our lives, by laws and regulations, may always see the good

Presider: In her Immaculate Conception, Mary is revealed as the second Eve. She is God’s new beginning for our race. As we honor her today, let us join her in prayer to our Father and Creator. For Holy Church, that she may grow towards the perfection of Mary, our destiny and our hope, we pray.

Presider: As Advent begins, we hear our Lord challenging us to be alert and ready for him. The prayers we offer for others express a faith that is attentive and alive.. That the holy Catholic Church may be united in fidelity to the Pope and Bishops, we pray. That politicians may act with integrity and

Presider: Our shepherd King reveals the mystery of his kingdom, in people who extend his loving care to the poor and the hungry. At the end of this Church Year, our prayers are the compassionate intentions of his priestly people. For the Church, the working body of Christ, that we will welcome the lost, the

Presider: Our shepherd King reveals the mystery of his kingdom, in people who extend his loving care to the poor and the hungry. At the end of this Church Year, our prayers are the compassionate intentions of his priestly people. For the Church, the working body of Christ, that we will welcome the lost, the

Presider: We have one Father in heaven, and one Teacher, his only Son. Let us come to our Father, praying for all his children on earth. That those ordained to lead us may be sincere and faithful in their sacred ministries, we pray. That all peoples may recognize the loving Father who created them, we

Presider: Sisters and brothers, as we mark this World Mission Sunday, with the theme, “Mission at the heart of the Gospel”, we pray that all Christians, by their way of life, will give witness to Jesus Christ. For those members of the Church who are called to prophetic witness against inhuman crimes and injustices, we

Presider: God invites us to his banquet of life. Let us ask this generous Father for all our needs. That the Church on earth may thrive and grow and draw many to the feast of the kingdom, we pray. That our leaders, especially our elected officials, find a just solution to the problems facing the

Presider: We worry about many things in this life. St Paul tells us that there is no need to worry, but that we should “ask God with prayer and thanksgiving” for what we need. For the Church of God, that the beloved vineyard of the Lord may produce its fruits for His glory, we pray.

Presider: God created us to live and grow in love. By being stewards of God’s gifts, we take an active part in bringing this vision of life into being. Confident in the power of prayer to transform us, we bring our needs to God who hears and answers us. 1. For the Church: May it