Prayers Of The Faithful – October 10

For Pope Francis as he celebrates the Opening Mass for the Synod of Bishops, beginning a two year consultation with all members of the Church to determine how we may journey together to proclaim the Joy of the Gospel to the whole world.
We pray to the Lord.

For our country and our province on this Thanksgiving Day weekend, that the bounty of this richly blessed land may be shared and every child may be fed and have a home.
We pray to the Lord.

For Bishop Christian as he celebrates the 25th Anniversary of his ordination to the Priesthood, that God may encourage, bless and support him in his faithful ministry to all of us.
We pray to the Lord.

For Catholic Health Care in Canada and for all who carry on Jesus’ healing ministry in our broken world today.
We pray to the Lord.

For every person in need of our prayer, especially people most affected by the uncertainties of the continuing pandemic and for people awaiting surgery, treatments and diagnostic tests.
We pray to the Lord.

For those who have died: Sister Ludovica Gallivan, SCIC, Shirley Banks, Sheila Darrah, David Black, Mary Ann Danahy, Polly Sampel, Rita LeBlanc, Jeannita LeBlanc, Catherine Kinsella, Paul von Richter, Doug Hebert; and for each person who mourns deceased family members and friends.
We pray to the Lord.

Prayers Of The Faithful – October 3

For Pope Francis who shows us how to live with simplicity and moderation and yet find reasons for gratitude and joy in the midst of current hardships and sadness.
We pray to the Lord.

For Bishop Christian and the priests of the Diocese who will enter into their yearly retreat, animated by Fr. Mark Cherry.
We pray to the Lord.

For the many families and individuals enduring great hardship in our country and around the world from the pandemic, natural disaster and extreme weather and for so many who are weary of civil war and persecution for their faith.
We pray to the Lord.

For renewal in praying the Rosary, individually and with others, as we celebrate Our Lady of the Rosary on her feast and recall the many great favours and victories obtained by this prayer.
We pray to the Lord.

For a strengthening of marriage and family life and for families under great pressures or temporarily separated and especially for children in these situations.
We pray to the Lord.

For those who have died: Sally Cusack, Bernice Martin, Allan McGuire, Alyre Malley, Sheila Whittaker; that God will grant them refreshment, light and peace in His kingdom and graciously comfort and heal those in mourning.
We pray to the Lord.