Prayer of the Faithful
Third Sunday of Advent
Year C
Introduction: (Commentator before
Mass)
Today we are invited to follow the call of the Lord in
our lives. We are asked to reflect on
living the Gospel with Joy as we live our baptismal commitment. Come let us rejoice!
Prayers
of the Faithful:
For
the Church – that
just like St. John the Baptist, we can point towards Christ in all his power
and glory through the work the Lord has called us to do….
Response: E
te Ariki whakarongo mai rā ki a mātou
For
the world – that trust and not fear may develop among
the nations of the world in the cause of peace…
For
the hungry and homeless – that joy and rejoicing may be the
feeling especially in this season of Advent.
Where there is despair, poverty and unemployment may we be the bearers
of hope and new opportunities…
(Prayer specific to the local community)
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For
those who deeply mourn at this special time of the year loved ones who have
died – May they have peace knowing that those they mourn are
with God.
Concluding
Prayer:
Almighty God, you sent your Son into
a world where the wheat must be winnowed from the chaff and evil clings even to
what is good. Let the fire of your Spirit purge us of greed and deceit, so
that, purified, we may find our peace in you and you may delight in us. We ask
this through Christ our Lord…Amen.
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