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| Dark-Eyed Junco |
As the new month of December begins/ we pray for those who celebrate birthdays,/ anniversaries and other days of remembrance./ We ask the blessings of good health,/ safety and peace./ We pray to the Lord.
That we would be gracious and of good heart these December weeks of deep darkness./ We ask for world leaders who are decent,/ genuine and humble./ We pray to the Lord.
We pray for those who will receive no gift at Christmas./ For those who lack warmth,/ food or friendship./ We pray as well for the Jewish people who will soon celebrate their own feast of light at Hanukkah./ We pray to the Lord.
Thursday is Pearl Harbor Day./ We pray for peaceful days/ and for the boldness to imagine a world without un-ending wars./ We pray to the Lord.
Friday is the Feast of Mary's Conception./ We pray for the pre-born child in the womb,/ asking for every child to be welcomed and loved./ For the children of the world who know only misery and fear./ We pray to the Lord.
In the Advent time we pray for the sick,/ the poor and the elderly./ We remember our friends and family members,/ mindful of those who are struggling in any way./ That we would come to Christmas with less stress;/ without resentful or rancorous hearts./ We pray to the Lord.
That we would be gracious and of good heart these December weeks of deep darkness./ We ask for world leaders who are decent,/ genuine and humble./ We pray to the Lord.
We pray for those who will receive no gift at Christmas./ For those who lack warmth,/ food or friendship./ We pray as well for the Jewish people who will soon celebrate their own feast of light at Hanukkah./ We pray to the Lord.
Thursday is Pearl Harbor Day./ We pray for peaceful days/ and for the boldness to imagine a world without un-ending wars./ We pray to the Lord.
Friday is the Feast of Mary's Conception./ We pray for the pre-born child in the womb,/ asking for every child to be welcomed and loved./ For the children of the world who know only misery and fear./ We pray to the Lord.
In the Advent time we pray for the sick,/ the poor and the elderly./ We remember our friends and family members,/ mindful of those who are struggling in any way./ That we would come to Christmas with less stress;/ without resentful or rancorous hearts./ We pray to the Lord.
