Laudato Si’ at 5: 5th anniversary of Pope Francis’ encyclical letter, Laudato Si’: On Care for Our Common Home. The anniversary will be marked between Laudato Si’ week (May 16-May 24) and June 18th (the date of the encyclical’s publication). In Laudato Si’, Pope Francis calls on the world to “dialogue about how we are […]
My Dear Church Family, May God protect us and heal the World! This is a time for deep prayer and caution. In my lifetime, I have never experienced anything like this coronavirus. Please let’s pray each and every day. I am enclosing a prayer that I found was powerful, so let me encourage you and your […]
We pray that we can always extend hospitality and kindness to everyone with whom we come in contact, affirming God’s holy presence in them. We pray for the leaders and citizens of our country, as we celebrate Independence Day, that we, and they, always strive to respect the rights and dignity of all people. We […]
God of hope, as disciples of Jesus, help us to “fear no one” as we courageously spread Your Word. God of light, as we continue our celebration of Pride Month, let all of your children, especially those from the LGBTQ+ community, realize a life that is “worth more than many sparrows”. God of justice, we […]
We pray for Fr. Richie Rock and Fr. Charlie Strollo, as they celebrate the 50thAnniversary of their ordination into the priesthood, that they continue to be blessed by God as they live the Good News and minister to the flock. We pray that, as we commemorate Juneteenth, Freedom Day, all of our black and brown […]
Loving God, we pray for our Holy Father, Pope Francis, and for the universal Church that the Good News of Jesus Christ is proclaimed to the ends of the earth. We pray for all refugees, at our country’s borders, and throughout the world. May we find the way to welcome them and offer them hope for […]
Good Shepherd, we pray for the Church throughout the world and this community of St. Vincent’s. Refresh and guide us as we strive to hear your voice and follow you faithfully. Good Shepherd, we pray for Church vocations. May young men and women be filled with the desire to serve you and answer the call of the […]
Risen Lord, empower Church leaders with spiritual wisdom and insight. Help all your followers to recognize your presence as you walk among us in the poor, the refugee, the stranger. Help us to see you in all people. Risen Lord, we pray for all political leaders in our nation. Lead them to embrace the path of justice, […]
Risen Lord, we pray for the universal Church and for Pope Francis. Bless him with renewed health as he guides the Church in proclaiming the Good News of salvation. Risen Lord, bless our St. Vincent community, especially our new members: Gabriel, Christina, Eric, Diana, and Melissa. May our lives witness your love and grace, and affirm their […]
Most Holy One, protect our dear Pope Francis as he faces daily challenges to spread your Word on Earth. Enlighten him as he makes decisions for the future of Your Holy Church. Son of David, you emptied yourself so that others might see and believe that you are truly human. Help us humans to respect […]
Sovereign God, you restored your people who were in exile to their rightful place in Israel. Restore those who have abandoned their faith with belief in you. Breath of God, imbue in us the feeling that Christ lives within each of us. Guide us to treat all people with kindness and compassion, especially our immigrant […]
O, Chosen One, shed wisdom and strength on our Church leaders. Strengthen Pope Francis to persist in his message of caring for our earth. Provide our parishioners with the knowledge to use sustainable options. Breath of God, breathe on our government leaders as they make decisions that affect all of us. Inspire our elected representatives […]