Prayers Of The Faithful – January 15

For Pope Francis and his prayer intention this month for educators and especially for parents, the first teachers of their children.
We pray to the Lord.

For Bishop Christian and our Diocesan family as we enter Ordinary Time and renew our efforts to revitalize our Church and to witness to Christ’s presence among us.
We pray to the Lord.

For married couples who are a sign to us of Christ’s love for the Church and for young people preparing for Christian marriage.
We pray to the Lord.

For our children and grandchildren who return to Religious Education classes and the important life work of informing and sharing their faith.
We pray to the Lord.

For people who are hungry and homeless and for the increasing numbers of families burdened by high food costs and rents.
We pray to the Lord.

For people who are ill and for their caregivers.
We pray to the Lord.

For those who have died: Rev. Dr. P. Brian Hansen, Dora Bourgeois, Margaret McGillivray, Catherine Wilson, Gerry Abbott, Rose Donovan, Betty Richard, Doug Frauley, Jim Dineen, Lisa Heffernan, Helen Dakin; that God will embrace them in love and comfort families in mourning.
We pray to the lord.

Prayers Of The Faithful – January 1

For Pope Francis who exhorts us today to journey together, with all of humanity, valuing the lessons that history has to teach us.
We pray to the Lord.

For the leaders of our nation, province and city, that concern for the poor, homeless and powerless will inspire their choices and policies during the coming year.
We pray to the Lord.

For Bishop Christian and our Diocesan family of faith that we may learn from our Blessed Mother to humbly approach God in prayer with confidence in His goodness and gracious Providence.
We pray to the Lord.

For peace of mind, and for peace in our hearts, our homes and families, and places of work and study on this day of Peace.
We pray to the Lord.

For the poor, especially families, who look for relief from the burdens and challenges to family life and human life during the past year.
We pray to the Lord.

For any special needs you have brought here today and for the people you carry in your heart and in your memory.
We pray to the Lord.

For those who have died: Benedict XVI, Pope Emeritus, William Vaughan, Rose (McIntyre) McCarthy, Carolyn Carlin, John Phinney, Bernard Desmond, Jr., Nancy Saulnier, General Louis Cuppens; and for those we have lost during the past year and for those who mourn them.
We pray to the Lord.