Posts from December 2022

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PETITIONS for THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD December 24-25, 2022

by Joan McGowan

God of Wisdom, we pray for Pope Francis.  May he be enlightened and supported in his efforts to lead us in the ways of Christ in these challenging times. O Prince of Peace, we pray that peace will come to Ukraine.  May those now in the midst of combat soon know the cessation of hostilities. God of […]

PETITIONS for the FOURTH SUNDAY of ADVENT DECEMBER 18, 2022

by Joan McGowan

O Wisdom of our God Most High,  Let your Spirit rest upon Pope Francis. Grant him every grace he needs to heal the Church in our time. O King of All Nations,  Soften the divisions of country, ethnicity, class, and political party. Help us to know that we are one human family, beloved of God. […]

PETITIONS for the THIRD SUNDAY of ADVENT December 11, 2022

by Joan McGowan

Tender God, you willed that your Mother be revealed to Saint Juan Diego as Our Lady of Guadalupe. In her, the dark-skinned Madonna, may the world recognize your special care for all who are poor and marginalized. Through the intercession of Our Lady of Guadalupe,  may the people of Mexico and the nations of Central […]

General Intercessions ~ Second Sunday of AdventDecember 4, 2022

by Joan McGowan

Let us go rejoicing, bringing God’s peace to a world shattered by violence and prejudice, hastening the day when there will be  no harm or ruin on all God’s holy mountain. Let us entrust our hearts to Jesus, our Eucharistic Lord. As we experience God’s gifts through the Real Presence, may we know the peace […]