General Intercessions for the Second Sunday in Advent, Cycle B

Celebrant: With confidence in the God who always hears us, let us offer our prayers and petitions to the Father.

Deacon/Lector:

That the Church may grow in grace through this season of Advent as we prepare to greet the Lord Jesus when he returns, we pray to the Lord…

That leaders of nations may work together to attain peace with justice in our world, we pray to the Lord…

That we may prepare for the new heaven and new earth by fostering respect and protection for all human life, including the unborn, we pray to the Lord...

That those who have separated themselves from the God may find this season a time of reconciliation and peace, we pray to the Lord…

That the sick, the lonely, and the depressed may find strength and hope in the love that God has for his wounded children, we pray to the Lord…

That those who have died may find the fulfillment of their hope and rejoice eternally in heaven, we pray to the Lord…

Celebrant:

Father, you are kind and merciful.
We ask your blessings on us as we present
our needs and renew our faith in you, through Christ our Lord.  Amen.