December 24/25, 2025

Christmas Eve/Day

For Leo, our Pope, and all leaders in the Church. May Christ become our food this Christmas Day. May the miracles of new life change our hearts forever.

We pray to the Lord.

For new ears to hear joy in our world. May our hearts be open well beyond our cynicism to live the miracles of Jesus Christ. May we feast on joyfulness this day.

We pray to the Lord.

For birthing doulas, pediatric nurses and nighttime caregivers for newborns. May hope be born this night in out-of-the-way places. May God inspire all who help in the birthing process of the next generation.

We pray to the Lord.

For a new birth of kindness in our nation. May love be our guide and hope fill our hearts this Christmas Day. May laborers, teachers, kitchen crews, hospital assistants, politicians and housekeepers know our gratitude this day for creating a better world.

We pray to the Lord.

For elder members of our families. May we not ignore the stories about our past. May our grandparents be filled with childlike joy and wonder this Christmas.

We pray to the Lord.

For runaway youth and foster children this Christmas. May our young find home and kindheartedness among families. May our struggling children find consolation in the birth of Jesus Christ.

We pray to the Lord.

 For families who face divorce this season. May all families know the love of Christ Jesus this Christmas. May the Holy Spirit inspire couples this day and hold our children close in warmth and comfort. 

We pray to the Lord.

For people saddened by grief this Christmas. May all people who recall the loss of a loved one find hope today. May we look beyond the glitter and fancy giftwrap to know our true gifts of the season.

We pray to the Lord.

For our loved ones who have died since last Christmas. May our holiday tables remember the love that has brought us to this generation. May our loved ones rest in the hope of Christ for all eternity.

We pray to the Lord.

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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.

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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.

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December 14, 2025

Third Sunday of Advent

For Leo, our Pope, and ___, our Bishop. May courage be expressed in the hearts of all leaders in the Church. May they serve in the promise of Christ’s presence among us.

We pray to the Lord.

For an assured and lasting peace among nations. May wars end. May hope be in the lives of all people who rebuild from the tragedies of conflict, gun violence and aggressive war.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who sleep under cardboard on our city streets. May the lives of God’s poor find warmth as we provide shelter, food and clothing in these bitter cold months.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who live with ongoing body pain and diminishment. May our bodies find a home in Christ’s consolation and peace. May pain be eased in our search for Christ in Advent.

We pray to the Lord.

For the joy of our children’s creativity. May we affirm God’s creative work in our children. May Christ’s coming at Christmas help us express the beauty of our faith in our fearful world.

We pray to the Lord.

For the joy of newly engaged couples. May we celebrate couples who are preparing for marriage. May love be manifest in our families in Advent.

We pray to the Lord.

For our elders in these months of cold and darkness. May Advent bring consolation to people who live alone with few resources. May Christ free us from anxiety and loneliness.

We pray to the Lord.

For people hidden in the darkness of grief and loss. May Christ ease the pain of our fragile hearts. May fear be eased in the light of Christ’s coming in Advent.

We pray to the Lord.

For our beloved dead.  May the souls of our loved ones find joy in eternal rest. May they see Christ Jesus face to face for all eternity.  

We pray to the Lord.

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December 7, 2025

Second Sunday of Advent

For Leo, our Pope, and ___, our Bishop. May our leaders of faith give voice to the prophetic life of John the Baptist. May they voice the beauty of life and the hope for peace in our world.

We pray to the Lord.

For a clear mission of faith and service in Advent. May every Christian point into the direction of Christ Jesus. May our baptism wipe away every doubt in our lives and free us to serve people in need.

We pray to the Lord.

For families facing severe debt in Advent. May we realize our worth in Christ Jesus and the bounty of God’s love for our families and communities.

We pray to the Lord.

For a deeper experience of Christ in Advent. May we seek Christ Jesus in our hearts and souls and not settle for only external piety. May our hearts be transformed by the coming of Christ in our world.

We pray to the Lord.

For people lost in loneliness. May we house the love of Christ within our hearts that sustains us even in fear. May God offer every heart consolation and joy.

We pray to the Lord.

For people experiencing severe body pain. May our earthly lives find solace in the coming of Christ Jesus. May we surrender to God’s love so to heal our souls and bodies.

We pray to the Lord.

For children waiting in Advent. May our young know God’s tender care beyond the externals of Christmas. May we share with our youth the hope for God in times of division, uncertainty, and war.

We pray to the Lord.

For people experiencing loss of home or shelter. May we long to be sheltered in God’s love in Advent. May we reach out to people starving for food, employment, long-term housing. May hope be built upon the earth for all people.

We pray to the Lord.

For our loved ones who have died. May our grieving hearts long for Christ’s love in Advent. May the dead know their lasting home in heaven.

We pray to the Lord.