Prayers

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 …

Christ Jesus emptied himself and took the form of a slave. He was tested like us in all things and did not sin. Now let us worship him and pray to him with deep faith: By the power of your birth, comfort those who are saved. You came into the …

To our Redeemer who came to bring good news to the poor, let us earnestly pray: Let all men see your glory. Show yourself to those who have never known you, — let them see your saving work. Let all men see your glory. Let your name be preached to …

To Christ our Lord, who humbled himself for our sake, we joyfully say: Come, Lord Jesus! Lord Jesus, by your coming you rescued the world from sin, — cleanse our souls and bodies from guilt. Come, Lord Jesus! By the mystery of your incarnation we are made your brothers and sisters, …

We humbly pray to Jesus Christ, who rescues us from the darkness of sin, and in faith we cry out: Come, Lord Jesus! Lord, gather together all the people of the earth, — and establish with them your everlasting covenant. Come, Lord Jesus! Lamb of God, you came of old …

Jesus is Lord, born of the Virgin Mary. Let us pray to him with joyful hearts: Come, Lord Jesus! Son of God, you will come again as the true messenger of the covenant. — help the world to recognize and accept you. Come, Lord Jesus! Born in your Father’s heart, you …

Jesus is Lord, born of the Virgin Mary. Let us pray to him with joyful hearts: Come, Lord Jesus! Son of God, you will come again as the true messenger of the covenant. — help the world to recognize and accept you. Come, Lord Jesus! Born in your Father’s heart, you …

To Christ the Lord, who was born of the Virgin Mary, let us pray with joyful hearts: Come, Lord Jesus! Lord Jesus, in the mystery of your incarnation, you revealed your glory to the world, — give us new life by your coming. Come, Lord Jesus! You have taken our …

First Reading – Genesis 49:2, 8-l0 Jacob called his sons and said to them: “Assemble and listen, sons of Jacob, listen to Israel, your father. “You, Judah, shall your brothers praise –your hand on the neck of your enemies; the sons of your father shall bow down to you. Judah, …

Jesus Christ is the joy and happiness of all who look forward to his coming. Let us call upon him and say: Come, Lord, and do not delay! In joy, we wait for your coming; — come, Lord Jesus. Come, Lord, and do not delay! Before time began, you shared life …