Prayers Of The Faithful – February 6

For Pope Francis and for his February prayer intention asking Catholics to pray for religious sisters and consecrated women as they continue in their mission with courage.
We pray to the Lord.

For Bishop Christian that God will strengthen him in the work Jesus has given to him through the apostles and may God give our Bishop peace and joy as he celebrates his birthday this week.
We pray to the Lord.

For people who are ill and suffering and for all heath care workers and chaplains as we observe World Day of the Sick on February 11th.
We pray to the Lord.

For a lessening of tensions throughout the world and for the safety of our athletes and their fellow Olympians.
We pray to the Lord.

For a strong recovery from pandemic illness and harsh sanctions and a removal of all barriers that have kept people apart.
We pray to the Lord.

For the poor, especially families and elderly, so deeply affected by the cycle of inflation and profiteering.
We pray to the Lord.

For those who have died: Sister Pat Riley, SCIC, Marie Spencer, Kelly Gates, Mary Devine, Theresa Cullinane, Margaret Norwood, Albert Arseneault, Mickey Verner; and for their families and friends.
We pray to the Lord.

Prayers Of The Faithful – January 30

For Pope Francis as he asks us to pray for peace, especially between Russia and Ukraine.
We pray to the Lord.

For Bishop Christian and our Diocesan family as we look to the ending of strict COVID protocols and invite others to join us as we encounter Christ in the Sacraments and in our service to others.
We pray to the Lord.

For reconciliation among all cultural and ethnic groups within our country and for a generous effort by people of faith to see Christ in people who are different from ourselves.
We pray to the Lord.

For each person and every family burdened by harsh winter weather and now challenged by rapidly rising food prices and unjustified large increases in rent and housing.
We pray to the Lord.

For unborn children and mothers in distress and for people who work tirelessly to serve them and protect them.
We pray to the Lord.

For people who are ill at home or hospital and for residents of nursing and special care and for each person who feels alone and forgotten and discouraged by the challenges each day brings.
We pray to the Lord.

For those who have died: Alma LeBlanc, Tom Isaac, Noel Horgan, Mary Frances (Donovan) Maloney, Donald Keoughan, Reuben Doucette, Rita Arsenault Conway, Margot Catherine Allen; and for people in mourning.
We pray to the Lord.