For Pope Leo, the Bishops and Priests and Deacons who will lead the Church through the Season of Lent which begins on this Ash Wednesday.
We pray to the Lord.
For a strengthening of Family Life, and increasing respect for the rightful authority of parents, for reconciliation in families that are separated and for healing where it is needed as we celebrate Family Day on Monday.
We pray to the Lord.
For people who have been away from the Church: that this Lent will offer an opportunity to return to the loving embrace of our Father and to receive life in Jesus through the Sacraments.
We pray to the Lord.
For the poor and for those who will help them through their generous Lenten almsgiving.
We pray to the Lord.
For all who are ill: that they will be strengthened and encouraged as we follow Jesus through the days of Lent.
We pray to the Lord.
For those who have died: Paula Binette, Michelle Melanson, Dorothy Dunn,Diane Gavin, Teresita Andrade, Bruce Brown, Angela Monahan, Aldoria Arseneault; and for their families.
We pray to the Lord.