Prayers Of The Faithful – January 29

For Pope Francis as he embarks on a Pastoral Visit to the Congo and a pilgrimage of Peace to South Sudan and for people there.
We pray to the Lord.

For Christians around the world especially Catholics being martyred in Nigeria and Christians being persecuted in India.
We pray to the Lord.

For Bishop Christian as he leads catechists from the Diocese on retreat this weekend at Villa Madonna and for the countless children and families who are enriched by their faith and work.
We pray to the Lord.

For men and women in Religious Life as the Church observes the World Day for Consecrated Life and for young men and women looking for ways to live their faith and spread the Gospel.
We pray to the Lord.

For the poor and homeless, especially children and families.
We pray to the Lord.

For anyone who is sick and in need of our prayers.
We pray to the Lord.

For those who have died: Leo McCullough, Herb Tozer, Joan Johnston, Carol Keyes, Lorraine Lynch; and for their families and friends.
We pray to the Lord.

Prayers Of The Faithful – January 22

For Pope Francis as he leads the Church in observing Word of God Sunday, encouraging us to deepen our knowledge and understanding of Sacred Scripture.
We pray to the Lord.

For the Christian Church throughout the world during this Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.
We pray to the Lord.

For Bishop Christian and his priests and deacons as they meet together on Thursday for a Day of Reflection.
We pray to the Lord.

For People living with Alzheimer’s Disease and for their families and caregivers during this month of Awareness.
We pray to the Lord.

For the poor and the homeless and for people most affected by the extremes of winter weather.
We pray to the Lord.

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

For those who have died: Elizabeth Daley, Joan Clark, Joe Quinn, Marija Satalic, Dustin McGuire, Doris Tobias; that God may give them refreshment, light and peace in the Kingdom of Heaven.
We pray to the Lord.

Prayers Of The Faithful – January 15

For Pope Francis and his prayer intention this month for educators and especially for parents, the first teachers of their children.
We pray to the Lord.

For Bishop Christian and our Diocesan family as we enter Ordinary Time and renew our efforts to revitalize our Church and to witness to Christ’s presence among us.
We pray to the Lord.

For married couples who are a sign to us of Christ’s love for the Church and for young people preparing for Christian marriage.
We pray to the Lord.

For our children and grandchildren who return to Religious Education classes and the important life work of informing and sharing their faith.
We pray to the Lord.

For people who are hungry and homeless and for the increasing numbers of families burdened by high food costs and rents.
We pray to the Lord.

For people who are ill and for their caregivers.
We pray to the Lord.

For those who have died: Rev. Dr. P. Brian Hansen, Dora Bourgeois, Margaret McGillivray, Catherine Wilson, Gerry Abbott, Rose Donovan, Betty Richard, Doug Frauley, Jim Dineen, Lisa Heffernan, Helen Dakin; that God will embrace them in love and comfort families in mourning.
We pray to the lord.