Prayers

We pray now to the Father who has appointed Christ a light to the nations: Father, hear our prayer. Give increase to your Church, — and spread the glory of your Son. Father, hear our prayer. Eternal Father, you led the wise men from the East to your Son, — …

United in prayer with all of our brothers and sisters, we bless God and invoke his name: Lord, show us your compassion. Holy Father, we pray for those who know you only by the light of human reason, — may they be enriched by the light of the Gospel as …

Let us praise the Word of God, for he has come to cast our sins into the sea. Strengthened by this knowledge, let us pray to him: Lord, show us your compassion. As eternal high priest you entered the world and established the fullest expression of worship, — through your …

United with all Christians in prayer and praise, we entreat the Lord: Father, hear your children. Help those who know not God but seek your presence in the shadows and projections of the human mind, — make them new persons in the light of Christ. Father, hear your children. Look …

Blessed be Jesus Christ, the Lord, who has come to bring light to those sitting in darkness and in the shadow of death. With deep faith we beg him: Christ, Rising Sun, give us your light. Lord Jesus, at your coming you brought to birth your body, the Church, — …

Today our Savior was adored by the Magi. Let us also worship him with joy as we pray: Save the poor, O Lord. King of the nations, you called the Magi to adore you as the first representatives of the nations, — give us a willing spirit of adoration and …

Today our Savior was adored by the Magi. Let us also worship him with joy as we pray: Save the poor, O Lord. King of the nations, you called the Magi to adore you as the first representatives of the nations, — give us a willing spirit of adoration and …

At the birth of Jesus, angels proclaimed peace to the world. We worship him now with joy, and we pray with hearts full of faith: May your birth bring peace to all. Lord, fill your holy people with whatever good they need, — let the mystery of your birth be …

Jesus Christ is worthy of all praise, for he was appointed high priest among men and their representative before God. We honor him and in our weakness we pray: Bring salvation to your people, Lord. You marvelously illuminated your Church through distinguished leaders and holy men and women, — let …

To Christ, Emmanuel, whom the Virgin conceived and brought forth, let us give praise and pray to him: Son of the Virgin Mary, hear us. You gave Mary the joy of motherhood, — give all parents true joy in their children. Son of the Virgin Mary, hear us. King of …