General Intercessions for the First Sunday in Advent, Cycle A

Celebrant: This special season focuses our minds on the Lord's coming. As we invite Him into our lives, let us present to Him all our needs.

Deacon/Lector:

That the Church may effectively prepare the world for the coming of the Son of Man, and for the peace that His coming brings, we pray to the Lord...

That leaders of government may find instruction in the Word of the Lord and work tirelessly for that justice which is the foundation of peace, we pray to the Lord...

That Christians may prepare for the Lord's coming by fostering a consistent respect for human life, born and unborn, we pray to the Lord…

That the poor and the sick may "put on the Lord Jesus Christ," facing every trial with faith in Him, we pray to the Lord...

That the Lord who comes to conquer death may bestow eternal life and joy on all our brothers and sisters who have died, we pray to the Lord...

Celebrant:

Father, 
as our salvation draws nearer,
fill us with the joy that comes 
from being faithful to You.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.