Prayers Of The Faithful – July 31

For Pope Francis who has brought great healing to our nations through his apologies and humble presence among us and for all Canadians who will continue the work of reconciliation.
We pray to the Lord.

For Bishop Christian and for his priests as they celebrate the feast of their patron, St. John Vianney on August 4th and for a generous response from young men to God’s call to priesthood.
We pray to the Lord.

For our Province of New Brunswick as we celebrate our provincial holiday on Monday and for all of our citizens deeply affected by rising costs for food and housing.
We pray to the Lord.

For the safety of all who are travelling this holiday weekend and for a safe and happy summer for our children and grandchildren.
We pray to the Lord.

For all who are ill and for the many who are waiting for diagnostic testing, treatment or surgery.
We pray to the Lord.

For those who have died: Mary Cormier, Douglas Enman, Butch Cogswell, Germaine Hachey, Ken St. Croix, Eleanor Horgan, Pat Gorman, Jerry Donovan, Dorothy Galbraith; and for people and families mourning the death of someone they love.
We pray to the Lord.