General Intercessions Let us pray for a holy and fruitful Advent season.May all who struggle with the present darknessof illness, racism, and political strifeanticipate God’s peaceful and healing light. Let us pray for Black Catholics everywhere.May the gifts of Blackness be recognized and welcomed in every faith community,especially here at St. Vincent’s. Let us pray…
O Most Holy Father, turn your gaze on the church universal so that its multitudes of holy saints may increase with each passing day. O Most Wise Leader, during this time of great discernment in our nation, we pray that all citizens cast their vote in a spirit of reverence. O Spirit of Light, open…
GENERAL INTERCESSIONS / 30th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIMEOCTOBER 24-25, 2020 God of love, we pray for the ability to love all of ourneighbors, those who differ with us, those who are differentfrom us, and those living on the margins. God of peace, inspire world leaders to view all people asYour children, the world and environment…
GENERAL INTERCESSIONS / 29th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIMEOCTOBER 17-18, 2020 We pray for the ability to give to God what belongs to God:our total existence; our every thought, intention, and action. As we observe the Children’s Sabbath this weekend we prayfor the moral, spiritual, and ethical imperative to nurture,protect, and seek justice for all children.…
GENERAL INTERCESSIONS / 28th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIMEOCTOBER 10-11, 2020 God of Welcome, help us to accept the invitation to Yourbanquet with grateful and loving hearts. God of Justice, as Columbus Day is observed in many cities,we ask for an open heart that recognizes, and fights, thesystemic racism, oppression, and pain suffered by our NativeAmerican,…
GENERAL INTERCESSIONS / 27th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIMEOCTOBER 3-4, 2020 We pray that the Spirit inspires us to bear the fruit of mercyand forgiveness toward all in God’s vineyard. We pray that, as we celebrate the feast of St. Francis ofAssisi and Respect Life Sunday, we reflect on ourrelationship with all life, including the poor,…
Prayers of the Faithful26 th Sunday of Ordinary TimeSeptember 26-27, 2020 As we celebrate the feast of St. Vincent, we pray for our parish. May our life and ministries reflect his love for the poor and his devotion to justice. We are called by Pope Francis to live in gratitude and respect for the gifts…
Prayers of the Faithful25 th Sunday of Ordinary TimeSeptember 19-20, 2020 God of mercy, we pray for all the victims of Covid 19, especially those who have died. May they live on in the memories and hearts of all those whose memories they touched. Grant them, Lord, your eternal peace. God of justice, help us…
Prayers of the Faithful24 th Sunday of Ordinary TimeSeptember 12-13, 2020 We pray for the Church in the world as we address the many divisive conflicts of our times: racism, immigration response to the corona virus. As followers of Christ working for justice, may we seek paths to understanding and reconciliation. We pray for our…
Prayers of the Faithful23rd Sunday of Ordinary TimeSeptember 5-6, 2020 We pray for our Mother Earth, so wounded by exploitation and disregard. May we heed Pope Francis as he calls us to rediscover our vocation to be stewards of creation. We pray for our catechumens, Chioma and Diane, and our candidates, Freeman, Diana, and Caitlin.…