For Pope Francis as he defends family life throughout the world.
We pray to the Lord.
For Bishop Christian and all faith leaders in Canada as they speak to the many challenges and threats to family life in our country.
We pray to the Lord.
For peace within families, especially our own and especially in homes with three or more generations living together.
We pray to the Lord.
For families who are primary care givers for a family member with special needs or chronic or terminal illness.
We pray to the Lord.
For a fostering of vocations to the priesthood and religious life within each family.
We pray to the Lord.
For families in distress and especially for families who are homeless.
We pray to the Lord.
For those who have died: Madeline McGuire, Clybria Grant, Betty Ferris, Judith Richard, Maria Kecskes, George Johnston, Joan Cain, that they will enjoy reunion in heaven with family members who have gone before them.
We pray to the Lord.