For Pope Francis, as he leads the Church in praying for the sick on this World Day of Prayer for the Sick, and for each person praying for spiritual or physical healing.
We pray to the Lord.
For medical and support workers, for priests, religious and lay people giving vital pastoral and spiritual care to the sick and for people caring for infirm, elderly parents or spouses or children with special needs at home.
We pray to the Lord.
For Bishop Christian and all the Bishops in their ongoing work for reconciliation with aboriginal peoples in Canada, and among all faith and cultural groups in our country.
We pray to the Lord.
For our children and grandchildren and families trying to live their faith in a culture and world that denies or makes fun of faith.
We pray to the Lord.
For the poor and homeless, for children and families who lack basic necessities and for the people and groups who try to provide for them.
We pray to the Lord.
For your personal intentions and for your families.
We pray to the Lord.
For those who have died: Sheila Williams, “Butch” Hanlon, Elva Steele, Irene Stafford, Winnifred Gervais, Francina M. Gallant, Chester Wilson, Robert Naismith, Bertha Basque, Gerry Saulnier, Jason Peters, Jack Britt, Georgina Cyr; and for people in mourning.
We pray to the Lord.