Prayers Of The Faithful – January 11

For Pope Leo and his prayer intention: that we will use the Scriptures to help us pray and be nourishment for our lives and hope in our communities.
We pray to the Lord.

For peaceful solutions and negotiations to end the many conflicts in our fragile world.
We pray to the Lord.

For the poor and homeless, especially families, whose daily challenges are increased this winter.
We pray to the Lord.

For people who are ill, at home or in hospital, and for their families and caregivers.
We pray to the Lord.

For families affected by mental illness and especially those who feel the heavy burden of depression during winter.
We pray to the Lord.

For those who have died: Paul McGrattan, Anita Smith, Clara Briggs, Jim Chaisson, Margie Gaudet, Joanne Duguay.
We pray to the Lord.

Prayers Of The Faithful – January 4

For Pope Leo and the Church throughout the world: that we may be the beacon that leads people of all nations to Christ.
We pray to the Lord.

For Bishop Christian and our Diocesan Church: that we will welcome all seekers and inquirers who search for Christ who is the Way, the Truth and the Life.
We pray to the Lord.

For our children and grandchildren returning to Religious Education classes today, growing in their faith and friendship with Jesus.
We pray to the Lord.

For all the sick that they will find comfort and healing and learn to join their pain and suffering to that of Jesus.
We pray to the Lord.

For the poor, especially families, as they face the depth of winter.
We pray to the Lord.

For those who have died: Adrien Arsenault, Martyn Cormier-Duplessis, Debbie McNutt; and for families in mourning.
We pray to the Lord.