Prayers Of The Faithful – December 11

For Pope Francis and for his prayer intention for December for volunteers and their organizations, that they may work with the people they are working for.
We pray to the Lord.

For the Church in North and South America as we celebrate our Lady of Guadalupe, patroness of the Americas.
We pray to the Lord.

For Bishop Christian, beginning his fourth year as our Shepherd, and for those who work most closely with him in service to our Diocesan family.
We pray to the Lord.

For the poor, and for families who face staggering food prices and challenges in finding affordable housing.
We pray to the Lord.

For our children and grandchildren and for those who faithfully teach the message of John the Baptist and the Birth of Jesus.
We pray to the Lord.

For anyone who is ill and for each person in need of our prayers.
We pray to the Lord.

For those who have died: Sam Wakim, Danny Howlett, Donald Coholan, Lawrence “Bunker” Barry, Ronald Valardo; and for those who offer comfort and consolation to people in mourning.
We pray to the Lord.