Our God is a God of joy, who delights to be with us. As people of faith, we rejoice in our Saviour, who hears us when we call him and renews us in his love.
We pray for Pope Francis and the bishops of the Church. Through their words and actions, may they spread the message of joy throughout the world that God is present among us.
We pray for the peacemakers of our world. May they be supported in their efforts to bring hope to those strapped in conflict.
We pray for our faith community during this season of Advent. May we prepare for the coming of Christ by reaching out to those most in need, as he did.
Come, O come, Emmanuel. May your justice flourish in our time, and may the fullness of your peace come to all who have placed their trust in you. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Father God, thank you for sending us your Son, Jesus. We are getting ready to welcome him, like John the Baptist went out and told us that we should repent of our sins and change our lives. In this way we would be ready for Jesus when he came.
Our God is a God of Justice who leads us to joy. As women and men of faith, we place our trust in God, who is always ready to extend mercy to those who reach out in prayer.
We pray for Pope Francis and the bishops of the Church. May they continue to open our hearts and minds to the knowledge and proper understanding of God’s love for us.
We also pray for the leaders of nations and political parties who proclaim a Christian message. May their voices be heard above those who strive to take Christ out of the season of hope.