Category: Weekly Prayers of the Faithful

Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion, A, April 05, 2020 On this Sunday, we recall Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem followed shortly by his horrific death on a cross.  In our own time we are experiencing the rapid transition from normal rhythms of life to being isolated in our homes. Let us recall that as… Continue reading Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion, A, April 05, 2020

Fifth Sunday of Lent, A, March 29, 2020 In raising Lazarus from the dead, Jesus showed his compassion to Martha and Mary who had sent word asking for his help.  In these particularly difficult times, we call out to the Lord asking for his mercy and compassion in our community and throughout the world. That… Continue reading Fifth Sunday of Lent, A, March 29, 2020

Fourth Sunday of Lent, A, March 22, 2020 Jesus cured the man blind from birth and in doing so attacked physical as well as spiritual blindness.  We offer our prayers to the Father asking that we too may see God’s will and grace in our lives. That the Church will remain united in faith even… Continue reading Fourth Sunday of Lent, A, March 22, 2020

Third Sunday of Lent, A, March 15, 2020 As the Samaritan woman encountered Jesus on her daily visit to the well, we pray that we will find him in all our daily activities and that he will answer our needs. That the Church will show respect and concern for those on the margins of society… Continue reading Third Sunday of Lent, A, March 15, 2020

Second Sunday of Lent, A, March 08, 2020 We climb with Peter, James, and John on the mountains we encounter in our lives hoping to stay with the Lord and that he will stay with us even though at times we are very much afraid. That the Church will be transfigured and show Jesus to… Continue reading Second Sunday of Lent, A, March 08, 2020

First Sunday of Lent, A, March 01, 2020 As we begin our Lenten journey we recognize that, like us, Jesus was tempted by the devil throughout his life, and we ask for the grace and fortitude to resist evil as he did. That this season of Lent will be a period of prayerful reflection for… Continue reading First Sunday of Lent, A, March 01, 2020

Seventh Sunday of Ordinary Time, A, February 23, 2020 We offer our failings to the Lord, knowing that recognizing our faults is the first step to overcoming them and living more faithfully as the beloved children of God. That the Church may be cleansed of hatred so that all its members may faithfully live the… Continue reading Seventh Sunday of Ordinary Time, A, February 23, 2020

Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time, A, February 16, 2020 We come to the Lord knowing that His law is a guide for our lives and asking that we may be blessed with the wisdom and grace to follow that law. That the Church may be faithful to its laws and traditions while seeking the inspiration… Continue reading Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time, A, February 16, 2020

Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time, A, February 09, 2020 We call upon the Lord with our petitions in hope that he may hear our pleas and answer with the response, “Here I am!” That the Church may be light for a world in darkness, and salt which seasons the earth with hope and charity that… Continue reading Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time, A, February 09, 2020

Feast of the Presentation of the Lord (World Day for Consecrated Life), A As Joseph and Mary presented their infant child in the temple, we present our hopes, dreams, and needs to the Father in our petitions. That the Church may reveal Jesus as “a light for revelation” that shines in the darkness and that… Continue reading Feast of the Presentation of the Lord (World Day of Consecrated Life), A