Category: Weekly Prayers of the Faithful

Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019 On this Easter Day, we put aside our sorrows knowing that all evil and pain can be overcome just as the Resurrection overcame even death. We offer our prayers and petitions with hope and joy. That the Church will be an inviting presence in the world for those who suffer… Continue reading Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019

Passion Sunday, April 14, 2019 On this Passion Sunday, we hear of those who exultantly welcomed Jesus at the Mount of Olives and of those who clamored for his death in Jerusalem.  We offer our prayers knowing that regardless of which groups we join, God hears us and answers all our needs. For the Church… Continue reading Passion Sunday, April 14, 2019

Fifth Sunday of Lent, April 07, 2019 We offer our petitions to God who does not condemn us for our failings but encourages us to go into the world and sin no more. For the Church, that its leaders may work to strengthen the faith of all people rather than engage in efforts to condemn… Continue reading Fifth Sunday of Lent, April 07, 2019

Fourth Sunday of Lent, March 31, 2019 We present our petitions to the Lord asking that the light of Christ may illuminate even the darkest corners of our world and of our hearts. For the Church, that its leaders may recognize any blindness that afflicts them and turn to the Lord for healing that they… Continue reading Fourth Sunday of Lent, March 31, 2019

Third Sunday of Lent, March 24, 2019 We offer our prayers to the Lord, not as people who grumble, but as people confident that the Lord is kind and merciful in answering all our needs. That Pope Francis may be guided by the Spirit as he travels to Morocco this week so that his trip… Continue reading Third Sunday of Lent, March 24, 2019

Second Sunday of Lent, March 17, 2019 We come to the Lord with our needs, confident that he is in the dark clouds that overshadow our lives to help us and lead us to light.. That all members of the Church may be united in celebration of the Eucharist and join with Peter in his… Continue reading Second Sunday of Lent, March 17, 2019

1st Sunday of Lent, March 10, 2019 As did Jesus, we struggle with the evils we encounter in the deserts of our lives; and so, we offer our prayers and petitions that we might keep the Lord foremost in our hearts. That the Church may overcome the evils of abuse, clericalism, and dishonesty, as we… Continue reading 1st Sunday of Lent, March 10, 2019

Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time, February 17, 2019 With the bishops gathering in Rome this week, we join together in prayer for our needs and the needs of the world. That the presidents of all Catholic bishops’ conferences gathering with Pope Francis in Rome, and all bishops, may be blessed with grace and wisdom to… Continue reading Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time, February 17, 2019

Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time, February 10, 2019 We present our needs to the Lord, confident that we are being saved by holding fast to the word preached by Paul and the evangelists. That the Church may respond to Pope Francis’ call to work together to build a culture of love, peace, and human fraternity… Continue reading Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time, February 10, 2019