General Intercessions ~ Third Sunday of Lent March 19-20, 2022 As Pope Francis begins his tenth year in office,let us pray in thanksgiving for the many ways he empowers women.May he lead the Church along a path of renewal. As we mark the Feast of St. Joseph this weekend,let us pray for fathers and foster-fathers,…
General Intercessions ~ Second Sunday of Lent March 12-13, 2022 Adonai, You established an eternal covenant with Abraham.Help all Christian churches to recognize the sin of anti-Semitism,and to repent of the violence done in Your name to Your chosen people. Abba, Father: You implore us to listen to your beloved Son.Help us hear the voice…
General IntercessionsFirst Sunday of Lent ~ March 5-6, 2022 Lord Jesus, as Lent begins,help us to recognize the temptations of our own desert,that we may see our individual bondage and break our collective chains. Deliver the Catholic Church from the temptation of CLERICALISM,that we may fully welcome the gifts of womenin the service of Your…
Ash WednesdayLoving God, You call us to return to You with our whole heart.Forgive us for the times when our love for You has been half-hearted. Renew our spiritual lives this Lent,through the practice of personal prayerand shared worship. Renew our mindfulness this Lent,through the practice of fastingand attentiveness to the needs of others. Renew…
8 th Sunday in Ordinary Time Wonderful Counselor, this last Sunday of Black History Month we honorHenriette Delille and all the crucial work she has done for Black Catholics andwomen of color. Help us all remember that Black history is American history. Way of Life, as we look toward our Lenten journey show us how…
7 th Sunday in Ordinary Time Oh Anointed One, during this Black History Month we honor Sister TheaBowman on her road to sainthood. Help us fight for the rights of all people,especially the poor and disenfranchised communities of color. Everlasting God, the primaries are rapidly approaching, we pray that our blackand brown brothers and sisters…
Sixth Sunday of Ordinary TimeFebruary 12-13, 2022 As we celebrate Black History Month we remember Father Augustus Tolton. Mayhis ability to overcome the barriers of racism and serve the Church faithfullyinspire our efforts to build a united community. Black History Month provides a time to reflect on the injustices that haveprevented men and women of…
Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time God, who calls us to discipleship, we pray for the Church as we celebrate the feastof Saint Josephine Bakhita this week. May her life of faith and forgiveness inspireus to be more faithful witnesses to Jesus. As we celebrate Black History Month we pray for black colleges and universities,their students,…