Prayers Of The Faithful – May 18

For Pope Leo and for the Church throughout the world.
We pray to the Lord.

For a calming of tensions around the world and an end to the many conflicts between nations.
We pray to the Lord.

For our country and for the safety of travelers on this National Holiday weekend.
We pray to the Lord.

For our children and grandchildren who will receive their First Holy Communion next weekend and for their families.
We pray to the Lord.

For families and children who are hungry and for people and groups who respond to their needs.
We pray to the Lord.

For people who are ill and for families affected by addiction.
We pray to the Lord.

For those who have died: Bill Vandenberghe, Doug Damon, Carl Cormier, Marc Gates, Kimberley Hebert, Clare Walsh, Marion Oram.
We pray to the Lord.

Prayers Of The Faithful – May 11

For the Church in Canada as we observe National Family and Life Week and pray for stronger family life and for the unborn.
We pray to the Lord.

For a generous response by young men to Christ’s call to the priesthood and from all young people who might hear His call to Religious Life in service to the Church and others.
We pray to the Lord.

For our mothers and grandmothers, that God will bless those who are living and embrace with love those who have died.
We pray to the Lord.

For the priests of the Diocese on retreat this week.
We pray to the Lord.

For a resolution of the economic uncertainty that is overwhelming the poor and families and workers.
We pray to the Lord.

For the sick and for their caregivers and families.
We pray to the Lord.

For those who have died: Patricia Farrell-McGuire & Armeline Robichaud, Freda Parlee.
We pray to the Lord.