For Pope Francis as he offers his blessing to the city of Rome and to the whole world in celebration of this Christmas.
We pray to the Lord.
For Christians throughout the world, especially those persecuted for their faith and must celebrate Christmas in secret.
We pray to the Lord.
For Bishop Christian and Monsignor Henneberry as they lead our Diocese and Parish in celebration of Christ’s birth.
We pray to the Lord.
For people separated from family and friends because of the pandemic and for those we love who are far away.
We pray to the Lord.
For anyone who is ill at home or in hospital and for those in special care and nursing homes and for their caregivers.
We pray to the Lord.
For members of our families and friends who have died since last Christmas and for the healing of hearts that still mourn them.
We pray to the Lord.
For those who have died this week: Madeline McGuire, Clybria Grant, Betty Ferris, Judith Richard, Maria Kecskes, George Johnston, Joan Cain, and for their families.
We pray to the Lord.