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Pope Francis’s Monthly Intentions | Scripture Readings
CELEBRANT: God of Easter joy, we bring our prayers and petitions to you, trusting you will hear and answer them according to your will.
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Our response is: Let us pray to the Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.
- For Pope Francis and all church leaders, may they place their trust in God alone and turn away from the glamour of prestige.
- For all who live without food and shelter, may their needs be met through the Good Shepherd and the generosity of others.
- For our neophytes, that they may grow in their likeness to Christ by all that they say and do.
- For all who face the loss of a loved one, may they find hope in the resurrection of Jesus Christ, and may they remember that they will never be alone because the Good Shepherd walks by their side.
- That God might look upon and bless our efforts for the 2024 Annual Catholic Appeal, as we strive to proclaim witness to the Gospel in our diocese and in our parish.
- Lord, open my heart to your teachings and help me for form my conscience according to your will.
- For peace.
- 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: God light, hear our prayers today, as we work to share your light with. May we never grow tired of walking within your radiant light. We ask this through Christ 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.