Second Sunday of Advent

December 10, 2023

Let us pray to seek the Kingdom of God like John the Baptist. May our eyes weep for people ravaged by war, violence and destruction. May we strive for lands of justice and lives of peace. May love flourish upon the earth.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray to carry the burdens of people abused by systems and institutions. May justice flourish in our workplaces and care be given to people who have offered their lives to serve others.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray to shout out our convictions of love. May our earth benefit from our common cry to create clean oceans, lakes, forests and city streets. May our hearts overflow with hope for our children’s future.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray to rouse deep hope in our earthly relationships this Advent season. May reconciliation become food at family tables, at church gatherings and in corporate headquarters. May integrity become nourishment for all people.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for our loved ones in nursing homes, recovery centers and in hospitals. May our lives heal in the midst of illness, recovery and long-term need. May hope be lived on earth.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray to raise awareness about people lost on the margins of life. May our hearts be open to helping people ravaged by poverty, mental illness, and homelessness. May we pray for every human need in this Advent.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray to uncover genuine desire for God in this Advent season. May our hearts be set ablaze in our search for hope, justice and right-living. May we not fear the desires of our hearts or overlook God’s love within us.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray to ease the despair of our children. May our next generation know the comfort of Christ Jesus in every aspect of life. May our communities support the lives, education and faith of young people.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for our loved ones who have died. May we reach out to people who grieve and pray for our loved ones who now see the face of Christ Jesus.

We pray to the Lord.