Here are this week's Prayers of the Faithful: 

• That we deepen our faith in this season of Advent; to be vigilant at all times, and be confident to stand before Christ when our redemption is near; we pray to the Lord.

• For the Church to remind us of the end times that will come, and the judgment of Jesus that leads us to heaven or hell; we pray to the Lord.

• For an end to hatred, resentment, destruction, and distrust, and malevolence of all kinds between all people; may the reign of the Prince of Peace descend on all affected by violence and war; we pray to the Lord.

• For all nations to be aware that the signs of these times are a warning from Jesus, and humbly admit that a Savior is needed; we pray to the Lord.

• For all who are sick, injured, weary, and afraid, and for all who fear the future; that all will seek Jesus for healing and hope, and find comfort and courage from the faith we profess; we pray to the Lord.

• For all who have gone before us, and for Patrick Newton, who recently died, and for Anne La Liberty, Kathleen Rota, Joseph Dunbar, Anna Arlene Price and for the parishioners of Our Lady of the Lake, whom we remember at this Mass; for their souls to stand secure and be safe with our Lord.

• For all service men and women and their loved ones, for the intentions in our Parish Book of Prayers and on our Prayer Line, and for all those prayers deep within our hearts, that are known to God alone; we pray to the Lord.

Click this link to hear Monsignor Jim's homily, "See Jesus In Every Direction"