For Pope Francis, on this Day of the Poor, as he encourages the whole Church to be a sign of Christ’s charity for the poor.
We pray to the Lord.
For Bishop Christian who will celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation with our precious children and grandchildren on Wednesday of this week.
We pray to the Lord.
For each Confirmation candidate we will present to the Bishop that their faith will always strengthen them and give them joy.
We pray to the Lord.
For Christians persecuted for their faith, especially young Catholic girls in Pakistan, as the Church prays for them on “Red Wednesday” this week.
We pray to the Lord.
For just settlements for workers and for those looking for work.
We pray to the Lord.
For people who are sick at home or in hospital and for each person who has asked for our prayers, especially the lonely.
We pray to the Lord.
For the faithful departed, especially those named in our Book of Remembrance, for those who have no one to pray for them, and for those who have died recently: Fr. Vincent Donovan, William Bastarache, Geraldine Logan, Susan Barsalou, John B. Doiron, Joe Cullinan, Walter Breen, Dermot O’Toole, Francis (Bud) Clarke, Dr. Sohrab Lutchmedial; that they will be welcomed into the fullness of the joy of heaven.
We pray to the Lord.