Prayers of the Faithful 3rd Sunday of Advent December 17 2017

Readings

Archdiocese-of-Toronto announcement about the new Archbishop of Toronto

  1. For the Church: may we who have been created in the image and likeness of God always rejoice in our new life in Christ

We pray to the Lord.

  1. For a joyful spirit: may we recognize the gift of our relationships and blessings that God has given us with grateful hearts and joy filled spirits

We pray to the Lord.

  1. For freedom of spirit: may God free us from selfishness, greed and fear so we may authentically love one another

We pray to the Lord.

  1. For all who cannot find God: may the lights, hymns and warm greetings of this season be a doorway to God’s presence for them

We pray to the Lord.

  1. For healing in our communities: may all experience the consoling, healing presence of God. Let us pray especially for those whose names have been placed on our altar.

We pray to the Lord.

  1. For all who have died: may the Lord greet them at heaven’s gate. We pray especially for Matilda Zammit, Ana Lopreato, Rosa & Paolo Cugliari, Angelo Morettin, Rina Petrozzi, Antonio Bortulusi, Valentino Muraca, Nicola & Vittoria Mirabelli, GM  Daminh  Mai thanh Lương, Lm  Guise  Tran ngoc Tuần, Tran  Phan Đoàn thi Loan

We pray to the Lord.

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