December 21, 2025

Fourth Sunday of Advent

For Leo, our Pope, and ___, our Bishop. May our leaders seek Christ’s love and true community for all peoples under heaven. May hope be born in our midst.

We pray to the Lord.

For peace upon the land of every nation. May Christ secure hope and harmony in every heart in Advent. May housing and employment be restored for all families upon our earth.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who wait in darkness and fear. May Christ become the light of compassion and mercy in Advent. May faith lead us into fearlessness in God’s eternal presence among us.

We pray to the Lord.

For expectant mothers. May all couples wait with tender and genuine love for new life to be born in our world. May God open our hearts to a new generation.

We pray to the Lord.

For family members who feels alone and apart from family life. May God bring people around a full and harmonious table of food and celebration at Christmas.

We pray to the Lord.

For people surviving storms, flooding and bitter cold. May Christ bring miracles within communities to provide the basics of life. May we provide security and warmth this Advent.

We pray to the Lord.

For our elderly in nursing homes and those who live alone. May all who close their blinds early on cold evenings find security in nighttime. May God comfort the lonely this Advent.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who grieve this Advent season. May all who live with regret and fear find hope as we celebrate Christ in our midst. May our grief ease as we surrender to Emmanuel, God-with-us.

We pray to the Lord.

For our loved ones who have died. May we remember those who have given us love and friendship. May they rest now in the Kingdom of peace.

We pray to the Lord.