PRIEST: With confidence in God who gave up His Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, to reconcile and justify us, we humbly ask Our Loving Father to help in all our needs.
READER: We pray for the Church that in this time of preparation, may we be transfigured with Christ, renewed in faith and hope reaching out to one another as true disciples. Come Lord Jesus: Do not delay.
In God’s infinite love we have each been called to proclaim the living Word of God. May we help each other to grow in our understanding of that Word and receive it in love and joy. Come Lord Jesus: Do not delay.
Let us for those who believe violence and war, the might of the powerful to dominate the weak is the right to rule. May they have a change of heart. Come Lord Jesus: Do not delay.
Let us pray for the people of Middle East, the Ukraine and so many other regions who have suffered such deadly violence for so long. May the world’s leaders and diplomats may find the courage and will to put an end to the conflict and build a just peace and real hope. Come Lord Jesus: Do not delay.
Let us pray for all who are sick and for all who are in hospital that they may be aware that the Lord is with them in their troubles. Come Lord Jesus: Do not delay.
In the silence of our hearts, let us pray for our own families and friends.
Let us ask Mary the Mother of the Lord to pray with us. Hail Mary …
PRIEST: Almighty and ever-living God,
we give thanks for all the graces that you bless us with.
Help us to be filled with your spirit of Love and compassion as we prepare for the Day of the Lord. May be true witnesses to your Love;
we ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord.
AMEN.
