Prayers of the Faithful
Prayers of the Faithful
December 21st, 2025
In expectant joy, and with petitions full of gratitude, we place our needs before the Lord.
- For the leaders of our Church, that they may guide us well in the ways of faith and help us prepare for the coming of Christ, let us pray to the Lord.
- For our government and its officials—and for a return to civility within our political discussions—let us pray to the Lord.
- For God’s blessings upon our parish’s efforts to win new disciples for the Lord, and to bring back those Catholics who do not regularly come to Eucharist, let us pray to the Lord.
- That the Prince of Peace might bring an end to the culture of violence in our society, and bring about an end to the war in the Ukraine, let us pray to the Lord.
- For all our families, especially those who are grieving a loss of a loved one or are otherwise experiencing unusual stress as we approach the holidays, let us pray to the Lord.
- For those caught up in the secularization of our holidays: that they may be influenced by people of Faith to discover Christ in Christmas, let us pray to the Lord.
- For an increase in vocations to the priesthood, let us pray to the Lord.
- We’ll take a moment in silent prayer now for the intentions of the persons around us…let us pray to the Lord.
- For all the sick, and for those who care for them, remembering especially…
Chris Brennan David Sommers Carol Dawe
Gus Hannah Marlene Troskey Traci Campeau
Darlene Manis Doug Thomas Natalie Neizgoda
…let us pray to the Lord.
- For those who have gone before us, marked with the sign of faith, remember especially Eleanor Lada, Richard Little, and Leon Paler, let us pray to the Lord.
Almighty God, you are faithful to your word. Protect and sustain us as we await the return of your Son. We ask all this through the same Jesus, the Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.