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Prayers Of The Faithful – January 1

For our Holy Father, Pope Francis, as he gives hope to the world amidst continuing health crises and economic uncertainty.
We pray to the Lord.

For the Church, that the year dedicated to St. Joseph may bring encouragement to workers and their families and strength to Christians under persecution.
We pray to the Lord.

For the world, that hostile leaders and tyrants with many weapons will be defeated and peace will flourish.
We pray to the Lord.

For Bishop Christian and his priests and catechists throughout the diocese, that union in faith with all members of our Diocesan family may strengthen our civil society.
We pray to the Lord.

For peace among opposing groups and factions in our country and for peace in our places of work and learning and peace in our hearts and homes.
We pray to the Lord.

For anyone who lives with physical or mental illness and anyone who struggles with addiction and for their families.
We pray to the Lord.

For those who have died: Irene Lawlor, that God will give them refreshment light and peace in the Kingdom of Heaven.
We pray to the Lord.

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Introduction – Prayers Of The Faithful

The beginning of a new Calendar year is usually an occasion for celebration and optimism. Many people choose this time to make some resolutions that will bring about change in their lives and maybe affect others. Often the resolutions don’t last as long as the light and sound from the fireworks at midnight!

While resolutions are a positive and hopeful exercise maybe a little preparation might bring a better rate of success. Maybe, before looking forward, we might look back. Why have certain habits, activities come about or changed? Why have I let resentment creep into my heart and create a distance between myself and coworkers, friends, neighbours or family members?

Maybe letting go of some of these will provide space in my mind and heart to embrace something more positive and lifegiving. To be sure the past year was awful in many ways! But it brought out the very best in most of humanity. That was a sign and reassurance that God had not abandoned us. And He will just as surely accompany us as we journey into 2021 with confidence in His providence and His love for each of us!

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Prayers Of The Faithful – December 27

For Pope Francis as he defends family life throughout the world.
We pray to the Lord.

For Bishop Christian and all faith leaders in Canada as they speak to the many challenges and threats to family life in our country.
We pray to the Lord.

For peace within families, especially our own and especially in homes with three or more generations living together.
We pray to the Lord.

For families who are primary care givers for a family member with special needs or chronic or terminal illness.
We pray to the Lord.

For a fostering of vocations to the priesthood and religious life within each family.
We pray to the Lord.

For families in distress and especially for families who are homeless.
We pray to the Lord.

For those who have died: Madeline McGuire, Clybria Grant, Betty Ferris, Judith Richard, Maria Kecskes, George Johnston, Joan Cain, that they will enjoy reunion in heaven with family members who have gone before them.
We pray to the Lord.

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Introduction – Prayers Of The Faithful

A number of years ago Eunice Kennedy Shriver, who founded the Special Olympics, spoke at the dedication of a park named for her mother, Rose Kennedy. Mrs. Shriver talked about the importance, and indeed the necessity of a family in every endeavour in life. She looked up from her text and said, quite pointedly, “And if you haven’t got a family, GET ONE!”.

Jesus, the Son of God, needed a family. God chose one very carefully for Him. He chose and prepared Mary to bear Jesus into this world and He chose Joseph to be their provider and protector. We all need protection or providence of some sort at any given time and if we can receive it from parents, siblings or offspring that is great. But sometimes we need to look to a larger family to help us through difficulties with our birth family or to help us when resources are stretched at home. Whatever life may toss at us we always need someone to renew us in hope and to break the power of discouragement and to avoid despair.

Our faith family will not fail in these times. Even as we experience physical distancing the daily prayer of so many and the countless acts of kindness strengthen each one and all of us together!