Celebrant: As we unite to welcome the message of Christ the King, let us come together and ask the Father to hear and answer our prayers.
- Lord, we pray for your Church in the world and particularly its members who are persecuted and imprisoned. May your presence give them hope in their moments of darkness and may we always stand with them in solidarity. Lord hear us …
- We pray for all world leaders, that they will govern justly with respect for the rights of all. Bless them with the wisdom and compassion they need to make difficult decisions wisely. Lord hear us …
- We pray for those people held in our prisons and ask that they may discover the true value of their lives. We particularly remember those being held at HMP The Mount in Bovingdon and those who work with them, visit them, love them and miss them. Lord hear us …
- We give thanks for our young people and the rich contribution that they make to our parishes. We pray for the work of HIYA and remember the efforts of those who give their time to this important work, asking that further leaders for the group may be found amongst us. Lord hear us …
- We pray that the ill and the infirm will receive comfort and strength in God’s healing. We pray particularly for [name]. Lord hear us …
- We pray for the deceased of our community, those who have died recently and those whose anniversaries occur at this time. In particular we recall [name]. Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord…
- Let us now add our own petitions in a moment of silent prayer….
- We ask our mother Mary to add her prayers to ours: Hail Mary …
Celebrant: Heavenly Father, as we look forward with expectation to the forthcoming Advent season, we ask you to hear the prayers that we make through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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