Prayers of the FaithfulDecember 26, 2021Holy Family Sunday Loving God, we pray for Pope Francis and all Church leaders. May they faithfully serve you alltheir days and be bearers of your Word throughout the world. We pray for world leaders and all people, may we recognize our responsibility to work for asafe, healthy and sustainable…
Prayers of the FaithfulDecember 24-25, 2021Christmas God of love, may your Word, Jesus, be born anew in our hearts and in our worldthis day. O radiant light, shine on and through Pope Francis and all faith leaders. May theybe bearers of your Good News in their preaching and actions. King of All Nations, rule in…
The 4 th Sunday of Advent May our waiting for the Messiah lead to a deeperrelationship with Jesus and His mother. May we discern God’s will as Jesus did and not be afraidto step out in faith toward loving service. May we follow Mary’s example of reaching out beyond ourimmediate confines to help and honor…
3 rd Sunday of Advent Joy is a fruit of the Spirit. It is necessary for avictorious life in Christ. We pray for joy. John the Baptist knew who the Messiah was whenhe saw Him. May we acknowledge the Messiah andlong for His return. Our Lady appeared to indigenous Mexicans thuselevating their lowly state. We…
Feast of Immaculate Conception of Mary Mary was pure of heart and obedient to God’s Word.May our own lives reflect the same virtues withMary’s help. Mary’s fiat opened her heart and womb to God’sWord. May parents hold their children dear byteaching them Christian values. Often family relationships are fraught with tension.May all believers be instruments…
Second Sunday of Advent For perseverance in faith and love knowing that Godwill complete the work begun in each one of us… For our Jewish brothers and sisters that Christianswork to create mutual understanding and rid societyof antisemitism… For families harmed by violence and for men andwomen discriminated against because of race,gender or national origin……
First Sunday of Advent Petitions – Nov. 27-28 In this Advent season of longing for the Light of the world may webe like Joseph in our quiet joy and faithful service to others… God’s Word exhorts us to be vigilant. May we not let down ourguard by excessive feasting or needless anxiety. . . .…
God of all people, we pray that our church leaders will set the example to the faithful to be mindful of those who are the oppressed in society. Inspire Pope Francis to denounce the Doctrine of Discovery which justifies the abuse of indigenous peoples. As we gather with our families and friends on this Thanksgiving,…
Feast of Christ the King Christ, our King and Savior, empower the leaders of our nation toserve with intelligence and compassion. Impart on them the wisdomto address issues that alleviate social discord. Shed your light upon our church hierarchy to discern the truemeaning of all life as precious. Let us pray that there be an…
Thirty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, 2021 Divine Teacher, you admonish those who profess false piety. Help us to emulate the lesson of the poor widow to give of our needs and not just our excess. Lord, we pray that we may ever be mindful of those who are living in hardship and poverty. Bless…