Category: Weekly Prayers of the Faithful

Fifth Sunday of Easter, May 15, 2022 As Jesus declares to his disciples that he will be with them on Earth for only a little while longer, we ask the Father for the grace to live as his disciples as we look to the Holy Spirit to guide us. That the Church and its leaders… Continue reading Fifth Sunday of Easter, May 15, 2022

Fourth Sunday of Easter, May 8, 2022 On this day, we celebrate Good Shepherd Sunday, the World Day of Prayer for Vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Life, and Mother’s Day.  We come to the Father with our prayers asking that we may hear the voice of our Shepherd, that we might respond to the… Continue reading Fourth Sunday of Easter, May 8, 2022

Third Sunday of Easter, May 1, 2022 We see Jesus performing the task of preparing a simple meal for his disciples.  May we recognize him in the many simple elements of our days as we ask the Father to hear and answer our petitions. That the Church will be courageous in its teaching mission despite… Continue reading Third Sunday of Easter, May 1, 2022

Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022 On this day, as we celebrate Jesus’ overcoming death by his Resurrection, we offer our prayers to the Father asking that the light of Easter may permeate our lives and penetrate the darkest corners of the world. That through all the trials and evils that infect our world, the Church… Continue reading Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022

Fifth Sunday of Lent, April 3, 2022 On this Sunday we have heard the Passion story of the unjust Crucifixion of Jesus.  We come to the Father with remorse over the times that we have been instruments of injustice and ask for the grace to bring justice to all aspects of our lives. That those… Continue reading Fifth Sunday of Lent, April 3, 2022

Fourth Sunday of Lent, Mar 27, 2022 We rejoice on this Sunday which marks the middle of our Lenten journey and turn to the Lord asking that we might be instruments of reconciliation as ambassadors for Christ. That the Church will welcome with compassion those who have sinned against God and against their neighbors, those… Continue reading ourth Sunday of Lent, Mar 27, 2022

Second Sunday of Lent, Mar 13, 2022 On this Sunday we observe a world shattered by war and fear. We offer our prayers to the Father asking that the evil we see will be transfigured so that the glory and beauty of his creation may be reflected in our actions and in those of all… Continue reading

First Sunday of Lent, Mar 6, 2022 We begin Lent standing with Jesus as we encounter temptations in the deserts of our lives.  We ask the Father to hear our prayers so that we may turn away from what the world finds attractive and live in closer union with him.  That as we come together… Continue reading First Sunday of Lent, Mar 6, 2022

Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, February 20, 2022 We come to the Father mindful of the mercy of David toward Saul and of the words of Jesus calling us to be compassionate, merciful, and loving toward our enemies as we pray for the grace to overcome our reluctance to give and forgive.  That the Church… Continue reading Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, February 20, 2022