Prayers Of The Faithful – March 3

For Pope Francis and the church throughout the world making our Lenten journey to Easter.
We pray to the Lord.

For persecuted Christians and for the many Catholics being martyred in Africa by terrorists from the Islamic State.
We pray to the Lord.

For Bishop Christian and our Diocesan family of faith as we witness to our faith in Jesus and His presence in our lives.
We pray to the Lord.

For our children and grandchildren and for the safety of all children during their March break from school.
We pray to the Lord.

For the poor and families in need.
We pray to the Lord.

For people who are ill, at home or in hospital.
We pray to the Lord.

For those who have died: Rev. Maurice Swift, Richard Hughes, Jean-Guy Dionne, Mary Forsythe, Jack Donovan, Loreen Ellingwood, Ronald Garland; that God will welcome them home.
We pray to the Lord.