Prayers Of The Faithful – February 23

For Pope Francis and the Church as Jesus challenges us to be merciful and forgiving.
We pray to the Lord.

For people throughout the world recovering from natural disasters and acts of war and aggression.
We pray to the Lord.

For Bishop Christian and our Diocesan family giving many reasons to be hopeful through our renewal and the many who teach our children by word and example.
We pray to the Lord.

For the poor and homeless and for families in distress.
We pray to the Lord.

For anyone who is ill and for the many who care for the sick and elderly in their homes.
We pray to the Lord.

For those who have died: Paul Hanlon, Ricardo Lamangan, Gerry LeBlanc, Betty McGuire, Ralph Johnson, “Roz” Mooney, Margaret Rose Orr, Sister Hilda Lunney, S.O.S., Jim Lavigne, Anita Gionet, Ann Bonner; as they meet God face to face.
We pray to the Lord.

Prayers Of The Faithful – February 16

For Pope Francis as the Church celebrates the Feast of the Chair of Peter to which Pope Francis has succeeded.
We pray to the Lord.

For the Church in places where it is being persecuted in Central and South America.
We pray to the Lord.

For Bishop Christian and our Diocesan family as we continue to seek renewal in Christ and to bring others to know Him.
We pray to the Lord.

For the poor, especially families, and for a change of heart in those who make unfair profits at their expense.
We pray to the Lord.

For our relatives and friends who are ill, at home or in hospital, and for anyone in need of our prayers.
We pray to the Lord.

For those who have died: Bernard Cullinan, Pauline Long, Solly Mills, Bill Sullivan, Joe Ferrar, Terry Gallant; that Jesus will embrace them in love and mercy.
We pray to the Lord.