Wars are created by men who are sick with the sin of pride./ We ask for wise leaders/ who will want to know how to create and protect peace./ We pray to the Lord.
As we contemplate the Child of Bethlehem,/ we pray for human life wherever it is threatened/ wherever social or environmental life is degraded./ We pray to the Lord.
We pray for the nation in this cold time,/ for people who are un-protected,/ insecure or afraid./ For Eastern Christians who celebrate Christmas this weekend./ And for the people of Iran/ where there is protest and violence./ We pray to the Lord.
With the Star of Bethlehem before us,/ we pray for God's light to dawn where darkness fills human minds and hearts,/ where people are grieved and overwhelmed by terror,/ hatred and injustice./ We pray to the Lord.
We pray for families everywhere./ For violent,/ addicted,/ dysfunctional families./ For families where there is no faith,/ or where children are being raised poorly./ We pray for young people,/ mindful of those who have no job or sense of purpose./ We pray to the Lord.
We remember the sick,/ the dying,/ those who are wounded or damaged,/ struggling against great odds,/ fearful or burdened./ With grateful hearts/ we pray for those who help,/ encourage and support us./ We pray to the Lord.
We pray for families everywhere./ For violent,/ addicted,/ dysfunctional families./ For families where there is no faith,/ or where children are being raised poorly./ We pray for young people,/ mindful of those who have no job or sense of purpose./ We pray to the Lord.
We remember the sick,/ the dying,/ those who are wounded or damaged,/ struggling against great odds,/ fearful or burdened./ With grateful hearts/ we pray for those who help,/ encourage and support us./ We pray to the Lord.
