First Sunday of Advent—2002 Intercessory Prayers

Priest:

As we begin Advent let us ask God for His Blessing and for the following needs : -

As Advent begins, let us keep Jesus' command to his disciples - "Be on your guard, stay awake, because you never know when the time will come."

Let us pray that we live our lives preparing for Christ's Birth and for His Second Coming.

                 Lord in your Mercy hear our prayer

In the  First Reading Isaiah says we are the work of God's hands.

Let us pray that we will try to be worthy of our maker and not be rebels against God.

                Lord in your Mercy hear our prayer

Another terrorist attack in Kenya has shown us, once again, how conflict and death and injuries seem to be always with us.

Let us pray that Your Peace, Lord, will overcome hostility, war and death.

                Lord in your Mercy hear our prayer

We should remember, at this time of wind and cold, those who are sick and those who are housebound.

Let us pray for them and do all we can to help them.

                Lord in your Mercy hear our prayer

St Paul tells the Corinthians he is grateful for all the graces he has received through Jesus Christ.

Let us pray that, as St Paul says, He will keep us steady and without blame until the last day.

                Lord in your Mercy hear our prayer

Let us ask Jesus' mother to pray for us.   Hail Mary ..............

Let us pray for our own needs in silence.

Priest :

We ask God to listen to the prayers of his people and to give us His blessing.