PRAYING WITH THE WORD OF GOD
Prayers of the Faithful for November 29, 2026
Prepare concise intercessions with the day’s reading references, remembering the Church, the world, those in difficulty, and your parish.
November 29, 2026
FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
- First reading: Isaiah 63:16b-17, 19b; 64:2-7
- Second reading: 1 Corinthians 1:3-9
- Gospel: Mark 13:33-37
Calendar used: United States · References, not full Lectionary texts. Check your diocese’s local observances.
Reading-based draft prepared with AI assistance. Review the text with the celebrant before Mass.
THE UNIVERSAL PRAYER
Prayers of the Faithful: First Sunday of Advent
PRIEST · INTRODUCTION
As Advent begins, Isaiah calls us the work of God's hands, Paul reminds us of God's faithfulness, and Jesus asks us to stay awake. Let us pray for one another.
Lord, hear our prayer.
For the Church at the start of Advent: that prayer and generous service may keep her attentive to Christ's coming.
Let us pray to the Lord.
For public leaders: that they may attend to urgent needs before people are forgotten, especially where families lack safe housing or food.
Let us pray to the Lord.
For people waiting for medical results or news of a missing loved one: that steady companions may help them through uncertain days.
Let us pray to the Lord.
For those who feel worn down by guilt or repeated setbacks: that God's patient mercy may help them seek help and begin again.
Let us pray to the Lord.
For our parish: that each person entrusted with a task may carry it out faithfully and notice neighbors who need an invitation.
Let us pray to the Lord.
For those who have died: that the faithful God who called them into fellowship with his Son may welcome them into lasting peace.
Let us pray to the Lord.
PRIEST · CONCLUDING PRAYER
Father, we are the work of your hands. Hear these prayers, keep us faithful in the work entrusted to us, and make us ready to welcome your Son. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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