For Pope Francis who reminds us to pray each day for one another and for the Church.
We pray to the Lord.
For our Bishop, Christian, beginning his second year leading our Diocese, and giving us reason to be hopeful in difficult times.
We pray to the Lord.
For the revision of proposed legislation that expands assisted suicide and punishes parents for carrying out their duty.
We pray to the Lord.
For the safety of those who will travel this week and for the many more who are unable to travel to family and loved ones.
We pray to the Lord.
For all of you and many more who have generously provided for needy families this Christmas and for each person who will benefit from this kindness.
We pray to the Lord.
For our relatives and friends who are ill and for each person burdened by physical or mental illness and for caregivers.
We pray to the Lord.
For those who have died: Michael Raj, Donald Taylor, Michael Maloughney, Bill Baker, Nelson Walsh, that God will welcome them into the fullness of heavenly joy.
We pray to the Lord.