For Pope Leo and the whole Church: that we may conclude this week with contrition and confidence in God’s forgiveness, and with gratitude to share in the events and liturgies of Holy Week.
We pray to the Lord.
For the millions of persecuted Catholics and all who suffer for their faith in Jesus.
We pray to the Lord.
For families in need of forgiveness and healing and friends and family members who are away from the Church and Sacraments.
We pray to the Lord.
For the poor, especially families with children and isolated seniors, who are unable to find affordable housing and food.
We pray to the Lord.
Faced with rising tensions and the risk of escalating war, we invite the People of God in Canada to pray for peace.
We pray to the Lord.
For the sick and for the dying and their families and caregivers.
We pray to the Lord.
For those who have died: Betty Kiervin, Nicholas Soppitt; and for families in mourning.
We pray to the Lord.