Priest:  As we enter into Advent, a season of preparation and joyful hope, let us turn to God with hearts and minds intent on building his Kingdom here on earth.

For church leaders, may they shepherd God’s flock with wisdom and compassion, always aligning themselves with the poor and vulnerable, we pray to the Lord. Lord hear our prayer.

For all doctors, nurses and health care workers throughout the world, and in our City, as they work and care for the people they serve. We are indebted to them in many ways. May their own lives be protected, we pray to the Lord. Lord hear our prayer.

For our educators and school staff called to live a life of love and sacrifice during COVID-19, we pray to the Lord. Lord hear our prayer.

For our deceased relatives and friends especially, Jim MacDonald and John Fred Bowditch: Lord bring them into the light of Your presence, and give them a share in your glory, we pray to the Lord. Lord hear our prayer.

For those who labor throughout the world, may the dignity of their work be upheld with safe conditions and a just wage, we pray to the Lord. Lord hear our prayer.

For all who are unemployed at this difficult time, that they may be comforted by those around them, and by people who pray for them. And for those who are looking for work, may they be perseverant and hopeful in their search, we pray to the Lord. Lord hear our prayer.

For those who have wandered far from God’s way of peace and justice, through conversion and penance may they be restored to right relationship with God and others, we pray to the Lord. Lord hear our prayer.