CHURCH:
For the Holy Father Pope
Benedict, our bishop(s )___________and the spiritual
leaders of our community: May they constantly inspire their flocks with their
zeal and dedication. We pray.
For the Catholic
faithful all over the world: May the observance of the Advent season be a
source of grace and hope as we look forward to the celebration of our Lord’s
Birthday. Let us pray to the Lord.
That our Church leaders may have the
courage and humility in instructing their flocks, and always lead us by their
exemplary life. Let us pray.
GOVERNMENT LEADERS:
That
our government leaders may always design activities that are fully in
accordance with God’s law and plans. Let us pray.
For the Legislators of our country: May they always set up policies and
activities that are fully in accordance with God’s law and plans. We pray.
For our
government leaders: may they always follow God’s will and seek the welfare of
those under their care especially the poor and the less privileged. Let us pray
to the Lord.
THE
NEEDY:
For the sick
especially the members of our respective families and of the
_________community, the elderly, the unemployed, the homeless and all those who
feel neglected by the society: and those who suffer in whatever way: May they
experience the love of God especially in this season of Advent and Christmas
through the solidarity and generosity of all believers. We pray.
For those
who have been victims of injustice and oppression: May the spirit of Advent and
Christmas instill in their hearts thoughts of forgiveness and peace. Let us
pray to the Lord.
OTHER NEEDS:
For all families,
especially the ones that are undergoing severe crises: May the spirit of Advent
and Christmas help them rediscover the roots of their love and enable them to
overcome all difficulties. We pray.
For all
husbands and fathers: May they live up to their responsibility of being loving
companions to their wives and instruments of God’s providence for their
children, in imitation of St. Joseph. We pray.
For all Filipino families, particularly those members who work away from home
due to economic hardships: May they find in their Christian faith the strength
they need to overcome the present difficulties. Let us pray to the Lord.
FOR THE PEOPLE
GATHERED:
That all of us
gathered here may use this time of waiting and expectation to grow in faith,
hope and charity rather than being overly anxious about the worldly preparation
for the holidays. Let us pray.
For all of us
gathered to prepare our hearts for the coming of Jesus: May our good example in
our family life be a source of inspiration and unity for all. We pray.
