For Pope Francis in his constant rejection of war and his daily work and prayer on behalf of refugees as he provides for them and finds safe passages for them and as he consecrates the people of Ukraine and Russia to Mary on March 25th.
We pray to the Lord.
For the intercession and protection of Saint Joseph, patron of our country, as we celebrate his feast, and as the millions of Canadians threatened by inflation and profiteering seek his aid, and as our Aboriginal groups prepare to meet Pope Francis.
We pray to the Lord.
For Bishop Christian beginning the ninth year of his Episcopal ministry and as he renews his prayers and energies in drawing our Diocesan family more closely together through Jesus who brings us to the Father.
We pray to the Lord.
For people still suffering lingering effects of COVID and its impact on our healthcare system and for all the sick in need of prayers.
We pray to the Lord.
For men and women who respond generously to the needs of the poor, the discouraged and lonely and may some of these see in their generous response the seed of a vocation to the priesthood or religious life.
We pray to the Lord.
For those who have died: Shirley Cook, Ronald Roy, Nancy McLaughlin, Gary Kelly, Brian McCarthy, Deborah Beckingham, Kulandai Theresa, Frances Barry, Olive Dunn, Carolyn Stewart, Roy Brideau, and for families and friends who mourn them.
We pray to the Lord.