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…
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…