Celebrant : As we gather in faith and trust in God's enduring love and protection, let us bring our petitions and needs before Him, confident that our prayers will be heard and answered, saying,

Response : Lord, hear our prayer.

1. For our Holy Father, Bishops, Priests, and Religious, that they may guide the Church through the challenges of our times, ensuring the spiritual well-being of the faithful, we pray to the Lord .... Response
   
   
2. Today, as we celebrate the World Day of the Poor, we pray for humility and empathy so that we may be like our Saviour, ready to work for the poorest of the poor, we pray to the Lord .... Response
   
   
3. As we approach the festive season, let us place all upcoming events in God's hands, trusting that He will guide and lead us according to His will, we pray to the Lord .... Response
   
   
4. We pray for the authorities to ensure safe road crossings near our church, especially for our seniors and children. May the Parish Committee be blessed as they work diligently on this issue, we pray to the Lord .... Response
   
   
5. We pray for wisdom and discernment in electing leaders who will work for the common good and welfare of all citizens, we pray to the Lord .... Response
   

(Pray for community and personal needs.... we pray to the Lord....)

Celebrant : God, our Father, we thank you for your life-giving Word. Grant us the grace to live our lives faithfully so that we may reach our eternal home. We make this prayer through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.