Petitions for the Second Sunday of Easter April 23-24, 2022  The Apostles healed believers in the power of the Blood ofChrist. May we modern apostles be instruments of peace andlove bringing healing to a sick world torn by strife. Jesus, the First and the Last, is Creator and Lord of all that is.May we […]

Petitions for Easter VigilApril 16, 2022to be said after Baptismal vows  For the Church, that the cleansing water symbolizing new lifein Christ bring about transforming renewal in the Church andin the lives of Her members. We pray especially for newlybaptized Otema (pronunciation ?) and those just confirmed:Valerie, Whitney and Antonia. For the world, that […]

Petitions for Easter Sunday April 17, 2022  The risen Lord has freed us from the power of sin. In therenewing of our baptismal vows may we know that theSpirit of Christ will sustain us in trial and temptation. The Lord Jesus has triumphed over sin and death for oursake. May we not fail to […]

GENERAL INTERCESSIONSHOLY THURSDAY April 14, 2022 As we enter into the quiet, peace, and glory of the SacredPaschal Triduum, let us adore and praise Jesus for being theLamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world. We pray that we can follow what Jesus has modeled, doingfor others as He has done for […]

GENERAL INTERCESSIONSPALM SUNDAY We pray that our entrance into this holiest of weeks withChrist draws us into a deeper union with Him and with oneanother. As our Jewish sisters & brothers prepare to celebratePassover, we pray for freedom and justice for all who arepersecuted for their religious beliefs. We pray for those joining the Catholic […]

GENERAL INTERCESSIONS5th SUNDAY IN LENT April 2-3, 2022 Forgiving God, help us to follow the example of Jesus,condemning no one. Help us also to follow his advice to sinno more, embracing the new life that You offer. Peaceful God, we pray for Your influence on world leaders,that they be mindful of imparting justice and mercy […]

GENERAL INTERCESSIONS4th SUNDAY IN LENT March 26-27, 2022 Merciful God, help us to bring to You our judgment and lackof mercy. As we come to Your altar instill in us the humilityand mercy shown by the father to his prodigal son. Loving God, as we conclude Women’s History Month, wepray for the many women who […]

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 […]