CELEBRANT
As we celebrate Gaudete Sunday, we look forward towards the coming of Jesus into our world this Advent with great hope and joy. Let us place our prayers before him, confident that he understands our needs.
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We pray for the Church that we may be a light shining in a dark world offering the peace of God to all who come to us in need and be a source of welcome especially to those who have turned away. Help them to know God’s mercy and love. We pray: Come Lord Jesus come
We pray for political leaders throughout the world that they will work with integrity and be bridge builders making a highway for peace. May the lands where the Gospel message was first sown see an end to hostilities which have caused division and discord. We pray: Come Lord Jesus come
As Christmas approaches, we pray for those who do not have a family or friends to share it with, for those who are homeless, poor or hungry. May we as a community share God’s love in the help and support we offer to those in need. We pray: Come Lord Jesus come
We pray for ourselves at this very busy time of the year, that we may keep a sense of perspective and put love at the centre of our preparations for Christmas. Grant us the gifts of patience and understanding. We pray: Come Lord Jesus come
Let us pause for a moment in silence as we bring to the Lord our personal prayers and those presented today in our Parish Book of intentions……………. We pray: Come Lord Jesus come
We pray with Mary, mother who waited as we say; Hail Mary…………….
CELEBRANT
Lord, we ask you to prepare a path in our hearts, leading us ever closer to you in all that we say, think and do. Hear our prayers and watch over all those for whom we pray, through Christ Our Lord. Amen