General Intercessions
2nd Sunday of Advent, December 6th, 2009
- For our priests in the Year for Priests: that the zeal and fervor of John the Baptist will inspire and renew all priestly vocations, we pray to the Lord...
- For the Church: that we may make ready the way for the Lord and make a straight path for God in our hearts, we pray to the Lord...
- For the members of Congress: that God will inspire them as they seek new ways to provide healthcare for those in need and to protect human life from beginning to end, we pray to the Lord...
- For a reawakening of our hearts: that we may embrace the vision that God offers for wholeness, reconciliation and new beginnings during Advent, we pray to the Lord...
- For a true conversion of heart: that the words of John may lead us to God's healing love and help us to let go of the sinful attitudes to which we cling, we pray to the Lord...
- For all who are away from home, especially those serving in the military or humanitarian relief services: that their hearts will be renewed and that they may return to their loved ones soon, we pray to the Lord...
- For all the sick: that Jesus will heal and bring comfort, light and rejoicing to lift their hearts, we pray to the Lord...
- For our parish community: that God who has begun the good work of drawing us together in faith will continue to bring it to completion in this Advent season, we pray to the Lord...
- For all those who have died, especially in memory of _________, for whom this Mass is intended, we pray to the Lord...
