For Pope Francis as he leads the Church in praying for persecuted Christians around the world and for those who are persecuted.
We pray to the Lord.
For Bishop Christian and other members of the Companions of the Cross who will lead many in our Diocese in an eight week evangelization series called Abundant Life.
We pray to the Lord.
For people throughout the world affected by new strains of the COVID virus and for measured, thoughtful responses and decisions by authorities in our province.
We pray to the Lord.
For parents and families who experience more challenges than support from society and government and for our children and grandchildren whose lives and learning are greatly affected.
We pray to the Lord.
For people who are ill and for those awaiting diagnostic tests and treatments that have been delayed and for the workers burdened with keeping our health care functioning.
We pray to the Lord.
For the poor and for families most affected by rising food prices and staggering rent increases and for those who freely give them assistance and encouragement.
We pray to the Lord.
For those who have died: Peter Alexander Fraser, Gordon Yoston, Agnes Payne, Keith Jacquard, Margo Seely, Jackie Montgomery, Nellie Watson, Mary Gillen, Cecelia Shalala, Anne Daigle, Kay Kelly, Harry McInerney; that they will receive the fullness of the promises made in Baptism.
We pray to the Lord.