Bidding Prayers
BIDDING PRAYERS for Sunday Mass on 3 December - First Sunday of Advent (Year B)
Introduction (by the Presider)Because we believe God that will come to our help, we present our prayers:
- That this Advent may prepare Christians to meet Christ (pause and pray for this...). Lord, hear us.
- That peace may come to Ukraine and the Holy Land (pause and pray for him...). Lord, hear us.
- That people far from their home may be treated well at Christmastime (pause and pray for this...). Lord, hear us.
- That Christ may be part of every Christmas celebration (pause and pray for this...). Lord, hear us.
- That older people may share their wisdom and their faith (pause). Lord, hear us.
- That those who suffer from depression may know that God is close to them (pause and pray for this...). Lord, hear us.
The Presider prays for the dead: For all the members of this community who have died (especially N and N), and for the homeless people who have died in Ireland this year, that God’s light may shine on them and on all we have lost (pause a moment for quiet prayer...). Lord, hear us.
Conclusion (by the Presider)God of hosts, your hand protects your chosen people: listen to our prayers, we ask you, through Christ our Lord. Amen