For the people of Ukraine as we offer our prayers and penance for their safety and freedom from Russian aggression so they can reunite with their families and live in peace.
We pray to the Lord.
For Pope Francis and the Church throughout the world that our Lenten disciplines may encourage all people to consider faith in God as a way of life.
We pray to the Lord.
For Bishop Christian and our Diocesan family that our increased freedom to gather and pray together may be a source of grace and blessing for all people who are struggling in life.
We pray to the Lord.
For a growing desire for unity within our country, our church and between groups who view each other with distrust.
We pray to the Lord.
For the poor, especially families and children, as they continue to fall deeper into poverty while the very wealthy increase their abundance.
We pray to the Lord.
For all of our deceased relatives and friends and for those who have no one left to remember them or pray for them.
We pray to the Lord.