For Pope Francis as he teaches the world that love of God and love of neighbour cannot be separated.
We pray to the Lord.
For Bishop Christian as he encourages us to participate in the current Synod of Bishops in creative ways as we continue to endure pandemic restrictions.
We pray to the Lord.
For the safety of our children as they embrace being back to school with friends and new opportunities and as new vaccinations are being considered for them.
We pray to the Lord.
For our children and grandchildren being confirmed in November at a time when faith is greatly needed and can be the only sure guide in their lives.
We pray to the Lord.
For all our relatives and friends who have died, and especially those who have no one to remember them or pray for them as we begin the month of Prayer for the Faithful Departed.
We pray to the Lord.
For each person who has asked us to pray for them.
We pray to the Lord.
For those who have died this week: Mary Burns, Daniel Riley, Hazel Davis, Peter Cullinan, Pat Leger, Nancy Baxter, Baby Hannah Bailey, Doug Weaver, Margaret Rose Danaher, Connie Wallace, Amy Snow; and for anyone who is mourning the death of someone they love.
We pray to the Lord.