Prayers Of The Faithful – January 8

For Pope Francis as he instructs us on learning the Lord’s will for our lives and bringing to God, in prayer, every part of our lives.
We pray to the Lord.

For the late Pope Benedict the Sixteenth, and for the Church, as we continue to reflect on, and understand, the great treasure he has left the Church in his writings and humble example.
We pray to the Lord.

For Bishop Christian and our Diocesan family of faith, that this Feast of Epiphany will encourage us to reveal Christ through our words, prayers and actions.
We pray to the Lord.

For the poor in our communities and for all families around the world in need of adequate food, shelter and health care.
We pray to the Lord.

For young men and women, that this New Year will be a time when they consider serving the church in the Priesthood and Religious Life.
We pray to the Lord.

For all who are sick and for their families and caregivers.
We pray to the Lord.

For those who have died: Celina LeBlanc, Mona Estabrooks, Margaret Drew, Michael Mooney, Barbara Daley, Mary Ann Patterson, Paul Winchester, Nancy Saulnier, Peter Goss, Maureen Asseltine, Silvestro Salamone, Christopher Kane; and for families and friends who are in mourning.
We pray to the Lord.