General Intercessions for Christmas, Cycle B

Celebrant: As we celebrate the birth of Jesus we rejoice in the goodness of God.  With trust we present these needs to our Father in heaven.

Deacon/Lector:

That the Church may joyfully proclaim the birth of our Savior and transform the world through word and deed, we pray to the Lord…

That bishops, priests and deacons, who guide God’s people may be faithful heralds of the Good News of salvation, let us pray to the Lord…

That all those who are away from their loved ones today, may be filled with Christmas peace and joy, we pray to the Lord...

That Christ, born as our Savior, may save those yet unborn, we pray to the Lord...

That all families may welcome the Christ-child into their homes and experience His blessings and peace, we pray to the Lord…

That those who grieve for their departed loved ones may be consoled by the promise and joy of our Lord Jesus Christ, we pray to the Lord…

Celebrant:

Father, we praise you with joy for having sent your Son into the world. 
Give us grace to be faithful to the Gospel we profess. 
We ask this through Christ our Lord.