Prayers Of The Faithful – January 26

For Pope Francis as he leads the Church in observance of Word of God Sunday.
We pray to the Lord.

For Bishop Christian and our Diocesan family of faith that we may grow together in recognizing the fulfillment of God’s creative Word among us.
We pray to the Lord.

For catechists throughout the Diocese, especially those making the Retreat this weekend at Villa Madonna.
We pray to the Lord.

For people hungering for the Word of God and who look to us to share our faith with them.
We pray to the Lord.

For the poor and the homeless and for the many volunteers and agencies working to assist them.
We pray to the Lord.

For people who are ill, and especially for those living with mental illness and for their families.
We pray to the Lord.

For those who have died: Michael Quinn, Laurie Flood, Sara Cormier; and for their friends and families.
We pray to the Lord.

Prayers Of The Faithful – January 19

For Pope Francis and the leaders of all Christian Churches as we begin the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.
We pray to the Lord.

For Bishop Christian and our Diocesan family as we are reminded that Mary, the Mother of Jesus, intercedes on our behalf.
We pray to the Lord.

For couples preparing for, or considering, the Sacrament of Marriage, the sign of Jesus’ love for the Church.
We pray to the Lord.

For a strengthening of family life and for respect for the authority of parents and their duties to their children.
We pray to the Lord.

For families facing continued pressure from increases in the cost of food and shelter fuelled by profits and greed.
We pray to the Lord.

For any who are sick, at home or in hospital, and for all who have asked us to pray for them.
We pray to the Lord.

For those who have died: Diana Richard, Ann Mae Whittaker, Theresa McCann, Vera Templeton, Doreen Ward, Susan Bastarache, Judith Foss, Stephen Kelly, Margo Legere; and for families in mourning.
We pray to the Lord.