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,…
4th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIMEJanuary 29-30, 2022 We pray for recognition of the prophet within, allowing us tolive the Gospel while sharing our gifts with our community. We pray for de-escalation of military tensions thoughout theworld, especially at the Ukraine border, and for peacefulresolutions to all conflict . We pray for all who struggle with…
3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time–January 22th- January 23th, 2021 Great Advocate, unite the church with your perfect light. Help us to better doyour will as the truly universal church, during this Week of Prayer for ChristianUnity. Savior of the World, bring an end to conflicts everywhere, especially betweenRussia and the Ukraine as tensions escalate between…
General Intercessions 2 nd Sunday in Ordinary Time/MLK Weekend– January 15th- January 16th, 2021 Sweet Heavenly Dove, stay right here with us and guide our parish community,especially this MLK weekend. Help us show more love and tolerance to ALL ofGod’s precious children. Teacher, as Omicron continues to sweep the nation, protect our teachers andchildren in…
General Intercessions Baptism of Our Lord – January 8th- January 9th, 2021 Oh Creator, the source of the living water, bathe us in your everlasting glory. Helpus to know you better by becoming a more loving and tolerant faith community. Savior of the World, guide the minds and hearts of our elected officials to makejust…
Prayers of the FaithfulJanuary 2, 2022Feast of the Epiphany On this feast of the Epiphany, we pray for our Church leaders. May the light ofChrist guide them and inspire them to shepherd God’s people with wisdom andcompassion. Like the star that guided the Wise Men, may the Holy Spirit guide our country’sleaders and those of…