Brothers and sisters, with the joy and hope of this Christmas season, let us present our needs and those of the whole world to our heavenly God and Father.
For the Church: that She may continually proclaim the Good News of Salvation through Christ alone to the ends of the earth.
Lord in Your mercy,Hear our prayer.
For Christian churches, especially those in Third World counties: that they may be provided with the necessary resources to further God’s Kingdom and meet the needs of their people.
Lord in Your mercy,Hear our prayer.
For the nations: that they may follow the example of the Prince of Peace and be at peace with all peoples as it is in their power to do so.
Lord in Your mercy,Hear our prayer.
For health care professionals and expecting parents: that through the birth of the Christ-child they may see the value of every child.
Lord in Your mercy,Hear our prayer.
For the Jewish people: that they may recognize in Jesus the promised Messiah that was foretold by Moses.
Lord in Your mercy,Hear our prayer.
For reconciliation between estranged family members.
Lord in Your mercy,Hear our prayer.
For those who have lost loved ones this past year.
Lord in Your mercy,Hear our prayer.
Heavenly Father, in Jesus You have proven Yourself faithful once again. Hear our prayer and give us the grace to be faithful to the calling that You have placed on our lives, through Christ our Lord.
Amen.