PRAYING WITH THE WORD OF GOD
Prayers of the Faithful for December 24, 2026
Prepare concise intercessions with the day’s reading references, remembering the Church, the world, those in difficulty, and your parish.
December 24, 2026
Advent Weekday
- First reading: 2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16
- Gospel: Luke 1:67-79
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 — Advent Weekday, Christmas Eve Morning
PRIEST · INTRODUCTION
As we prepare for Christmas, let us ask the Father to remember his people in mercy and guide our steps in peace.
Lord, hear our prayer.
For the Church and those prevented from worshipping freely, that God may sustain their faith and open a path to safety and peace.
Let us pray to the Lord.
For leaders responsible for housing and public safety, that God may guide them in securing lasting shelter for families living in fear.
Let us pray to the Lord.
For those approaching Christmas in grief, that God may comfort them through faithful companionship and room to remember the people they love.
Let us pray to the Lord.
For patients, care workers, and families spending Christmas in hospital, that God may give them strength, rest, and signs of loving care.
Let us pray to the Lord.
For families separated by resentment, that God may prepare a path to honest conversation, forgiveness, and relationships renewed in trust.
Let us pray to the Lord.
For our parish and neighbors living alone, that God may draw us together in welcome and help us share food, company, and joy.
Let us pray to the Lord.
PRIEST · CONCLUDING PRAYER
Faithful Father, you kept your promise to David through the gift of your Son. Receive our prayer and guide us in your peace. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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