For Pope Francis who continues to be the voice of faith, hope, charity and reconciliation in a world of division and conflict.
We pray to the Lord.

For our country, Canada, that we may give thanks for the blessings and bounty God has bestowed on her and be encouraged as we face the challenges and needs of today.
We pray to the Lord.

For Indigenous peoples who seek healing from the effects of our government’s policy of assimilation and for the Christian communities who ask forgiveness for their role in this tragedy.
We pray to the Lord.

For the constant intercession of Saint Joseph, patron of our country and patron of the universal church, as we face policies that threaten human life and the family.
We pray to the Lord.

For the safety of our children as they start summer vacation and for continued progress against the pandemic.
We pray to the Lord.

For each person in need of our prayers.
We pray to the Lord.

For those who have died: Sister Betty Williams SCIC, Violet McCracken, Michael Burgess, Alan Friars, Doreen Thomas, Mike Donovan, Bernadine Patterson, Allison Northrup, Gerard McGillivray; and for their families.
We pray to the Lord.