Prayers Of The Faithful – September 8

For Pope Francis and for Christians throughout the world, especially those persecuted for their faith.
We pray to the Lord.

For Bishop Christian, our parish and our Diocesan family of faith.
We pray to the Lord.

For the poor, especially families and children, and for the growing number of homeless people.
We pray to the Lord.

For our children and grandchildren, especially those facing challenges in school or in university and college.
We pray to the Lord.

For people who are ill and for their families and caregivers.
We pray to the Lord.

For people addicted to alcohol, drugs or addictive behaviour that they may come to believe that God can restore them to health and sanity.
We pray to the Lord.

For those who have died: Ken Gionet, Elizabeth Darling, Margaret McEachreon, Robert Johnson, Mary Ann Stevens.
We pray to the Lord.