For Pope Francis and Bishops in countries where our faith is suppressed and believers are persecuted and jailed.
We pray to the Lord.
For people throughout the world who will receive education, health care and clean water through contributions made to Development and Peace and for those who generously support it.
We pray to the Lord.
For Bishop Christian and all the Bishops of Canada in their continuing work to reconcile all people in Canada to each other, to the Church and to Christ.
We pray to the Lord.
For the protection of children in the womb, mothers and families in distress, and vulnerable elderly and challenged people.
We pray to the Lord.
For Deacon Stephen Mawhinney and Deacon David Rioux who will be ordained to the priesthood on May 12th and for young men and women thinking about a religious vocation.
We pray to the Lord.
For people who are ill, awaiting surgery or active treatment.
We pray to the Lord.
For those who have died: Mary Margaret Connell, Laurie Dumont, Joseph McNamee, Norman Wickens; and for their families.
We pray to the Lord.