Prayers Of The Faithful – January 1 – New Year’s

For Pope Francis and the whole Church as we celebrate Mary, Mother of God, Mother of the Church and our Blessed Mother.
We pray to the Lord.

For the world, that this Day of Prayer for Peace may help to turn the hearts of world leaders to embrace the ways of peace.
We pray to the Lord.

For the safety of Canadian Peacekeepers around the world and for all who serve in our armed forces and their families.
We pray to the Lord.

For Bishop Christian and Monsignor Henneberry and our Diocesan and Parish families as we begin a New Year in hope and joy.
We pray to the Lord.

For peace in our families, our places of work and places of study and for reconciliation among all people.
We pray to the Lord.

For people who are ill and for first responders and workers in our health care system.
We pray to the Lord.

For those who have died, and for all who have died during the past year and for their families.
We pray to the Lord.