Prayer of the Faithful for the Second Sunday of Advent  

Introduction (by the Presider) Let us bring our prayers before God, who has pity on the weak:

1. For a spirit of repentance among us, we pray... (be quiet for five seconds, then add...) Lord, hear us.
2. For peace in our world, we pray ... (be quiet for five seconds, then add...) Lord, hear us.
3. For an end to all fighting... (be quiet for five seconds, then add...) Lord, hear us.
4. For peace in our families, and forgiveness... (be quiet for five seconds, then add...) Lord, hear us.
5. For all children,  as they wait for Christmas .... (be quiet for five seconds, then add...) Lord, hear us.
6. For people who are homeless and hungry .... (be quiet for five seconds, then add...) Lord, hear us.

The Presider prays for all the dead: For those we have lost to death (especially N and N), that eternal rest may be theirs ... (be quiet for five seconds, then add...) Lord, hear us.

Conclusion (by the Presider)O God, you save the poor when they cry to you, hear the prayers of all your people, through Christ our Lord. Amen.