Prayer of the Faithful
THE HOLY FAMILY
- YEAR C
Invitation to Prayer:
My brothers and sisters,
as we celebrate the divine love and mercy of the Word made flesh
who was born and lived in a human family,
let us offer our prayers to God,
who gathers us, his sons and daughters, in the family of the Church.
Concluding Prayer:
As your sons and daughters, O loving God,
we come before you in thanksgiving,
called and united by your eternal Word.
Teach us to ponder the mystery of Nazareth,
that we may always find in you
the source of our strength and the unity of our families.
Through Christ our Lord.
Or:
O God of peace,
who in the midst of the temple
reveal your wisdom and favour,
hear our prayers on this festival of the Holy Family,
and grant that we may grow in wisdom and favour
as your beloved children.
Through Christ our Lord.
For a Blessing of Families in the Concluding Rite of the Mass, see “Resources for
Priests” in the “Jubilee Year” section of the Archdiocesan website,
Prayer of the Faithful
Holy Family - December 27, 2015 - Year C
Deacon or Reader:
1.
For the Church, God’s family, living amid the changing realities of life;
for health and well-being of Pope Francis and Archbishop O’Brien;
for all the clergy and religious in this Jubilee Year of Mercy;
and for all God’s people in this joyful season.
Come, Lord. and remain with us.
2.
For the family of nations and its leaders;
for harmony among all peoples, lands and countries;
for the members of the Canadian Armed Forces overseas and their families;
and for peace on earth and mercy in every heart and home.
Come, Lord. and remain with us.
3.
For families, meeting place of love and forgiveness, brokenness and healing;
for families uprooted by persecution or war;
for a time of relaxation and refreshment for all students;
and for all single parents.
Come, Lord. and remain with us.
4.
For parents who are estranged from children, and children, from parents;
for refugees and exiles;
for the sick and hospitalized,
and for those who are travelling.
Come, Lord. and remain with us.
5.
For the sick and hospitalized;
for those in need of care and treatment;
and for the visitors we welcome into our homes this festive season.
Come, Lord. and remain with us.
6.
For the physical and spiritual well-being of all parishioners;
for those who have died recently,
and for the intentions of each one here.
Come, Lord. and remain with us.
Prayer of the Faithful
Holy Family - December 27, 2015
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Deacon:
Let us pray for the Church, God’s family, living amid the changing realities of life:
Reader:
For the health and well-being of Pope Francis and Archbishop O’Brien,
for all the clergy and religious in this Jubilee Year of Mercy;
and for all God’s people in this joyful season.
Come, Lord, and show us your favour.
Deacon:
Let us pray for the family of nations and their leaders:
Reader:
For harmony among all peoples, lands and countries;
for the members of the Canadian Armed Forces overseas and their families;
and for peace on earth and mercy in every heart and home.
Come, Lord, and show us your favour.
Deacon:
Let us pray for the families of our diocese, community and parish:
Reader:
For families, meeting place of love and forgiveness, brokenness and healing;
for families uprooted by persecution or war;
for a time of relaxation and refreshment for all students;
and for all single parents.
Come, Lord, and show us your favour.
Deacon:
Let us pray for all families who separated from their loved ones:
Reader:
For parents who are estranged from children, and children, from parents;
for refugees and exiles;
for the sick and hospitalized,
and for those who are travelling.
Come, Lord, and show us your favour.
Deacon:
Let us pray for the spiritual well-being of families and all parishioners:
For the visitors we receive into our homes during these festive days;
for all who have died in Christ recently;
Reader:
and for all the intentions of each one here.
Come, Lord, and show us your favour.