Category: Weekly Prayers of the Faithful

Second Sunday of Lent, February 28, 2021 Whether being tempted by Satan in the low desert or revealing himself as the son of God on a high peak, Jesus offers us wisdom and salvation.  We pray that we might hear him in all that we do. That the Church will be an agent of healing… Continue reading Second Sunday of Lent, February 28, 2021

First Sunday of Lent, February 21, 2021 On this first Sunday of Lent, we hear of Jesus’ overcoming temptation. We offer our prayers to the Father that with we too may resist evil and be aided by the angels and saints as we seek to do God’s will. That the Church will be an agent… Continue reading First Sunday of Lent, February 21, 2021

Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time, February 14, 2021 We turn to the Lord with our prayers, begging him to heal us and provide for all our needs. That the Church will mirror the compassion of Jesus and welcome all who come forward with their problems, hurts, and failures so that they may be healed.  We… Continue reading Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time, February 14, 2021

Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time, February 07, 2021 We come to the Father, sharing some of the anguish of Job, some of the commitment of Paul, and with a sense of wonder at all God has done for us.  From these different perspectives, we offer our prayers of petition.   That the Church may offer hope… Continue reading Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time, February 07, 2021

Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time, January 31, 2021 We offer our prayers and petitions to the Father that we may hear the voice of Jesus, the Holy One of God, in all aspects of our lives.   That the prophetic voice of Pope Francis, which has been raised up among us, will be heard and welcomed… Continue reading Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time, January 31, 2021

Third Sunday of Ordinary Time, January 24, 2021 The word of the Lord came to Jonah, calling him to announce God’s message to the city of Nineveh and it came to James and John, calling them to be fishers of men.  That word comes to us to and we offer our prayers that we might… Continue reading Third Sunday of Ordinary Time, January 24, 2021

Second Sunday of Ordinary Time, January 17, 2021 Today we hear that God spoke to Samuel while he was sleeping, inspired Andrew who was with John the Baptist, and welcomed Simon, the brother of Andrew.  He reaches out to each of us, wherever we are in our belief and unbelief, and we respond with our… Continue reading Second Sunday of Ordinary Time, January 17, 2021

The Baptism of the Lord, January 10, 2021 On this day when we commemorate the Baptism of Jesus by John in the desert, we come to the Father as baptized people asking for the grace to live confidently and unafraid knowing that God is our savior.     That all members of the Church will recall the… Continue reading The Baptism of the Lord, January 10, 2021

The Epiphany of the Lord, January 3, 2021 Just as the Magi set out to find the newly born Jesus, we look for Jesus who is born in our hearts and offer these prayers that we may be better able offer him homage and praise.     That the Church will hear the poor who cry out… Continue reading The Epiphany of the Lord, January 3, 2021

Fourth Sunday of Advent, December 20, 2020 On this Fourth Sunday of Advent, as our season of waiting comes to an end, we prepare to welcome the Lord at Christmas and we present our needs to the Father.    That even as we are distanced from one another in darkness, the Church may provide opportunities for… Continue reading Fourth Sunday of Advent, December 20, 2020