'Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he finished, one of his disciples said to him,

"Lord, teach us to pray..." '  Luke 11:1

In preparation for the 2025 Jubilee Year 'Pilgrims of Hope'. 2024 has been designated a Year of Prayer by Pope Francis.  It starts this Advent.

A prayer for the Year of Prayer

God of blessings,

in this year ahead,

give us a spirit of listening,

of openness of your word

and longing for your kingdom.

 

As we journey toward the Jubilee,

a time of new beginnings,

we pray for help and strength,

to heal our relationships with each other

and all creation.

 

Sing your song of love over us,

renewing our faith and courage,

so we may join our voices together,

discovering new harmonies of hope,

new melodies of reconciliation.

Attentive to the Spirit,

and awake to the needs of the world,

may we seek your life-giving presence,

as we join as one global family,

in a great symphony of prayer and praise.