Intercessory Prayer for Third Sunday in Advent, Cycle B (December 17, 2017)
THE PRAYERS
Let us come before the Lord with true hearts, trusting that he will hear and answer our prayers on behalf of the Church, the world, and all people according to their need.
A brief silence
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Lord, in your mercy, Hear our prayer.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Bless our elementary school children with faith and joy as they look to Christmas as the coming of the greatest gift, your Son Jesus.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Graciously answer our prayers according to the love you bear for your people through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.