For Pope Francis as he begins his penitential pilgrimage to Canada on Sunday and for open hearts and minds to receive his words and gestures.
We pray to the Lord.
For our country, that the first visit of Pope Francis among us may show the many diverse groups that contrition and forgiveness are needed before reconciliation can take place.
We pray to the Lord.
For our parents and grandparents as we prayerfully observe this July 24th as the Day for Grandparents and the Elderly.
We pray to the Lord.
For the poor, especially families with children, as the economic burdens weighing on them grow much heavier, and inflation and greed grow with no regard for them.
We pray to the Lord.
For all of our healthcare workers as great changes take place within the healthcare system and for all the sick who are most affected.
We pray to the Lord.
For the safety of all travelers and for the safety of all children enjoying holidays.
We pray to the Lord.
For those who have died: Janice Robertson, Bud Stilwell, Peter Chouinard, Gaspard Robichaud, Tony McGraw, Muriel Wilson, Ethel Doucet (mother of Fr. Paul Doucet), Scott Williams, Doug Enman; and for families who mourn them.
We pray to the Lord.