Prayers Of The Faithful – February 19

For Pope Francis and for the church around the world, especially where it faces persecution and Catholics are imprisoned.
We pray to the Lord.

For victims of disasters and conflict and for the generous and brave people who bring them aid and medical help.
We pray to the Lord.

For Bishop Christian and our Diocesan family of faith as we begin our Lenten preparation on Ash Wednesday this week.
We pray to the Lord.

For the children in our Religious Education Program and all our children and grandchildren, that our Lenten prayer, penance and sacrifice will inspire them and encourage them in their faith.
We pray to the Lord.

For the poor and homeless and for families who are anxious about their future because of rising prices and profits making food and housing more unaffordable.
We pray to the Lord.

For the sick and shut-ins, for people who work in medical and caring professions and for people burdened by addiction.
We pray to the Lord.

For those who have died: Marilyn Jollineau, Joan (Breen) Myers, Paul Dupuis, Duncan Keenan, Dorina Somers, Fred Brown, Roger Sullivan, Shirley Farrah; and for their families and friends.
We pray to the Lord.

Prayers Of The Faithful – February 12

For Pope Francis as he faithfully preaches a message of peace while tensions between nations and leaders continue to rise.
We pray to the Lord.

For the victims of natural disasters around the world and for the people of Ukraine as they endure unjust and criminal attacks.
We pray to the Lord.

For Bishop Christian and for our transitional deacons, Stephen and David as they await a call to priesthood.
We pray to the Lord.

For the poor and families who bear the brunt of increasing inflation and prices while corporate profits grow.
We pray to the Lord.

For all who work in our health care system and for the chronically and mentally ill who look for life affirming care.
We pray to the Lord.

For our relatives and friends who need our prayers today.
We pray to the Lord.

For those who have died: Marg Titus, Rose (Crowley) Riley, Heather Stillwell, Laurette Gogan, Paul MacEachern, Deanne Blizzard, Leo Guthrie, Ronald MacQuarrie, Gerald Henderson, Carol Goss, Judy Harkins, Mary Aburrow, Stephen Murray; and for their families and friends.
We pray to the Lord.