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Pope Francis’s Monthly Intentions | Scripture Readings
CELEBRANT: Guided by the light of faith in Christy, we take a moment to raise our voices to the Lord, asking him for guidance so we can faithfully walk with the Lord.
Our response is: Let us pray to the Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.
- For those who lead us in the church – Pope Francis, our local bishop, Bishop Brennan, and our pastor, Fr. Passenant – that inspired by the Holy Spirit, they may continue to serve as beacons of light and hope for the faithful to follow.
- For government leaders on national, state, and local levels, that they may serve to bring greater unity and foster the common good in our nation.
- For the faithful who seek to follow Jesus’ path, that they may not be hampered in their efforts to be obedient disciples by discouragement, failure, or the various detours that contemporary society places before us.
- For the safety and blessings upon all travelers, especially for families, during these months of summer.
- For those who have suffered through natural disasters, and for victims of crime and other major storms of life, especially addiction, that the Christian community can help them to find peace in their lives.
- That the gifts we offer through our 2024 Annual Catholic Appeal will truly reflect our love and thanksgiving for the many blessings that God has entrusted to us.
- For all those in the hospital, about to have surgery, or recovering from surgery.
- In gratitude for our health, and for healing for all who are sick, especially those listed in our church bulletin and their caregivers.
- For those who have died and whose names are listed in this week’s church bulletin. May they celebrate everlasting life in Christ Jesus.
- For those prayers that we hold in the silence of our hearts.
CELEBRANT: Gracious Lord, hear our prayers this day. They are proclaimed in the certain faith that you will grant them in the name of Jesus, our Lord. Amen.
Prayers for Our Parish and Diocese
- That our parish community might grow in faith and confidence that God is present among us, and that we might be agents of that presence.
- For all who share in the ministry of this parish community, that they bring compassion and understanding to all those in need.
- That our parish will grow in faith, hope, and love through deeper devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary and the holy rosary.
- That our parish may grow in holiness through the graces of the Eucharist.
- For an increase of vocations to the priesthood and to consecrated life, for the greater honor and glory of God in service of God’s people.
- That the needs of those in our diocese may continue to be met with the funds from the Annual Catholic Appeal.
- That we all be trustworthy stewards of God’s abundant blessings and support the church through the Annual Catholic Appeal.
Prayers for the Pandemic
- For the millions of people who have died of Covid-19.
- For those who have lost loved ones to the coronavirus: may God console them and grant them peace.
- For healing of those experiencing harmful and long-term effects of the Covid pandemic.
- For continued protection of those who are most at risk of Covid.
- For the success of Covid vaccinations and effective treatments and their equitable distribution, so that the illness will not be life-threatening.
- For a better world as we emerge from pandemic restrictions, and for those anxious about the future.
- That God may give us the grace to show kindness in caring for one another while challenged by Covid-19.
- That we maintain the vigilance and understanding necessary to keep us safe.
- For all those who give of themselves so that others may be helped – doctors, nurses, healthcare workers, EMTs, police officers, firefighters, grocers, truckers, store clerks, mail carriers, takeout cooks, hospital and building cleaners, teachers, child care workers, mental health professionals, and countless others. May they receive your protection as they serve.