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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.

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November 30, 2025

First Sunday of Advent

For Leo, our Pope, and ___, our Bishop. May our leaders wake up to the coming of Christ Jesus amid the chaos and violence among nations. May hope be our guide as we stay awake to the needs of all people.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who live in despair and fear. May we throw off works of darkness and put on the armor of light. May Christ Jesus heal our drunkenness, rivalry and jealousy.

We pray to the Lord.

For all believers to wake up to the misfortunes of our world.  May we feed the starving and welcome the immigrant. May we wipe sleep from our eyes and hearts to know God’s redeeming presence.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who wait in Advent for forgiveness among family members. May kindness and gentleness mend our broken relationships. May God heal the broken heart that searches for love.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who remain unemployed and who cannot support their families. May adequate work be the gift for people in need. May we reach out to families who most need us.

We pray to the Lord.

For people suffering pain and disabilities. May God provide healing for those who wait in loneliness and illness. May courage be in the hearts of those who rely on God alone.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who hesitate to believe in Christ Jesus. May Advent rouse within us a new desire for holiness. May we surrender to God even in our weariness and doubt.

We pray to the Lord.

For people ravaged by grief and loss. May families rely on one another in times of death. May hope become food for our souls as we journey toward Christmas.

We pray to the Lord.

For our beloved dead. May Advent instill within us a deeper joy in Christ Jesus. May we long for God’s healing presence as we pray and remember our loved ones.

We pray to the Lord.

I just returned from the premiere of this beautiful story of Brother Columba, CSC. Over 150 people gathered today at 1:30pm to view the film and listen to discussions from the creators of the film.

I am so honored to be part of such an incredible story. I hope you will enjoy this piece and please pass this on to believers who would be interested. Let us all pray for the process of Brother Columba to be canonized a saint.

May The Sacred Heart of Jesus invite us all into a heartfelt experience of divine love and mercy.

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