Category: Weekly Prayers of the Faithful

Pentecost Sunday, May 19, 2024 On this Pentecost Sunday we approach the Father asking for the gifts of the Holy Spirit revealed to us by his Son.  That the Holy Spirit who inspired those gathered in one place will fill the hearts and minds of Pope Francis and the bishops so that they may speak… Continue reading Pentecost Sunday, May 19, 2024

Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord, May 12, 2024 As we celebrate the Ascension of Jesus, we turn to the Father and ask for the grace that we too may one day be with him in our eternal home.  That the Church may embark with zeal on its mission to build up the body… Continue reading Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord, May 12, 2024

Sixth Sunday of Easter Sunday, May 5, 2024 In the Eucharist we celebrate the great love of Jesus who laid down his life for his friends.  We turn to the Father asking for the grace so that our lives may reveal that love to the world.   That amidst conflict rocking the middle East, the Church… Continue reading Sixth Sunday of Easter Sunday, May 5, 2024

Fifth Sunday of Easter Sunday, April 28, 2024 We come to the Father asking he will prune and nourish our lives so that they may be sustained and flourish.   That the Church will be blessed with leaders like Barnabas who foster unity among Christians and encourage people to accept those with different faith backgrounds.  We… Continue reading Fifth Sunday of Easter Sunday, April 28, 2024

Fourth Sunday of Easter Sunday, April 25, 2021 We offer our prayers this Sunday to the Father through his Son, Jesus, who laid down his life so that we may have life eternal.    That instances of shepherding that have gone so wrong in the Church, leaving broken lambs to face their fears, will be vanquished… Continue reading Fourth Sunday of Easter Sunday, April 25, 2021

Second Sunday of Easter Sunday, April 07, 2024 With Easter joy, we come to the Father grateful for the love he has shown in the gift of his Son. We ask for his mercy as we present our needs with humility and faith.   That the leaders of the Church may not confine themselves in fear… Continue reading Second Sunday of Easter Sunday, April 07, 2024

Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024 We offer our prayers to the Father on this joyful day knowing that evil and hatred never prevail as we offer our prayers with hope and expectation.    That the Church will proclaim the Resurrection of Jesus — the fact that life conquers death, the fact that light overwhelms darkness —… Continue reading Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024

Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion, March 24, 2024 We come to the Father meditating on the horrific torturing and killing of Jesus, asking that the world may seek reconciliation and peace.  That Church leaders will not follow the example of the chief priests and the Sanhedrin in seeking division but will be agents of… Continue reading Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion, March 24, 2024

Fifth Sunday of Lent, March 17, 2024 We offer our prayers to the Father so that we might hear His voice in our lives. That the Church may advocate for peace in all troubled areas of the world and model peace by acting with compassion, mercy, and love to all neighbors.  We pray to the… Continue reading Fifth Sunday of Lent, March 17, 2024

Fourth Sunday of Lent, Laetare Sunday, March 10, 2024 Fourth Sunday of Lent, Laetare Sunday, March 10, 2024 We offer our prayers to the Father on this Laetare Sunday knowing that God so loved the world that he gave his only Son so that everyone who believes in him might have eternal life.  That the… Continue reading