For the Church throughout the world:During this time of pandemic, may parishes find new waysto minister to the spiritual and physical needs of all God’s people. We pray… For the ongoing struggle for racial justicein our nation, our city, and our St. Vincent’s community:May we not rest until “every valley is filled in, every mountain […]

General Intercessions Let us pray for a holy and fruitful Advent season.May all who struggle with the present darknessof illness, racism, and political strifeanticipate God’s peaceful and healing light. Let us pray for Black Catholics everywhere.May the gifts of Blackness be recognized and welcomed in every faith community,especially here at St. Vincent’s. Let us pray […]

May the Body of Christ grow in holiness as we recognize God’saccompaniment in every part of our lives and presence in the world wherewe are called to serve others. The voice of Christ is calling us to “not be afraid”. May we learn to turn toGod in every circumstance that is beyond our control. May […]

For the many groups and organizations that work to alleviate hungerboth by distributing food and by promoting food production.  For those called to service as priests, deacons and religious,especially for the Vincentian novices who recently made their vows.  For all who prophetically stand against war and the development ofweapons, especially weapons of mass […]

Merciful God, we pray for the universal church.  May its leaders follow the wisdom of Solomon: to understand what is right, what is just, and what is for the common good. We pray for our nation’s leaders.  May justice and compassion for the poor guide their decisions. Merciful God, we pray for all those who […]

God of justice, we pray our Church leaders will honestly and courageously address the role racism has played in the church throughout our history and in our world today.  May they lead us to search our own hearts. We pray our nation will come to unity in our efforts to overcome the coronavirus.  May we […]

Sower of good seeds, we pray for Pope Francis as he speaks your truth of inclusion and non-divisiveness. We pray for courage for all church leaders as they spread this message. We pray for the protection of this nation as we struggle with so many social and moral problems:  COVID-19, racism, immigration.   May we all […]

God of all gifts, we have long neglected and ignored the warnings of our earthly home.   Guide Pope Francis and church leaders in their work of reparation and healing for the harm done to our planet. God of mercy, the Supreme Courtruled in 2015 on the right of the LGBTQ community to equality in marriage […]

Petitions for June 27 and 28, 2020 Almighty God, you have led us on the path to fulfilling your plan on Earth.  For the Pope and all the cardinals and bishops who are your emissaries, enlighten them to use their influence in ways that will open hearts hardened by prejudice and bigotry. Sovereign Lord, you […]

Precious Lord, send down your Living Water and heal our broken world. For our spiritual leaders, enlighten them to speak your truth so we might be transformed. Spirit of Wisdom, send forth your mighty Word and infuse our leaders. For our government leaders, give them empathy to feel the pain of the people they serve […]