Category: Weekly Prayers of the Faithful

Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time, A, January 29, 2023 As we have heard the teaching of Jesus in the Beatitudes, we come to the Father asking for the grace to live what he has taught us.     That the Church will seek the Lord, seek justice, and seek humility determined to observe his law, to do… Continue reading Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time, A, January 29, 2023

Third Sunday of Ordinary Time, A, January 22, 2023 On this day we come to the Father joined together as a united community to offer our prayers for the needs of all.     That on this Sunday of the Word of God, “the Church [may] experience anew how the risen Lord opens up for us the… Continue reading Third Sunday of Ordinary Time, A, January 22, 2023

Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God, January 01, 2023 On this World Day of Prayer for Peace, we ask that Mary, the Mother of God, will intercede on behalf of all her children and join with us as we offer our prayers to the Father.      That in the New Year the Church… Continue reading Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God, January 01, 2023

Third Sunday of Advent, December 11, 2022 We rejoice on this Gaudete Sunday with thanks that Jesus was born, with hope for his coming again, and with confidence of his presence with us now through the Holy Spirit as we offer our prayers to the Father.   That those who struggle to find the Lord will… Continue reading Third Sunday of Advent, December 11, 2022

Second Sunday of Advent, December 04, 2022 In this season of expectation, we offer these prayers as we look to the flourishing of justice and the fullness of peace forever; and we anticipate the glorious dwelling of your Son more completely in our lives.   That the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, of counsel and… Continue reading Second Sunday of Advent, December 04, 2022

First Sunday of Advent, November 27, 2022 On this first day of the new year in the life of the Church and as we begin our Advent preparations for Christmas, we turn to the Father asking for the grace to move from darkness to light.   That the Church will be strong yet gentle in urging… Continue reading First Sunday of Advent, November 27, 2022

Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, November 20, 2022 On this last Sunday of the Church year, we acknowledge Jesus as king of the universe and ask the Father that we may be faithful members of that kingdom on Earth.      That as Pope Francis serves the Church and all people, he… Continue reading Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, November 20, 2022

33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, November 13, 2022Sixth World Day of the Poor Scripture reminds us that although we may have to face wars, insurrections, earthquakes, famines, and plagues, not a hair on our heads will be destroyed if we have faith in God.  We ask the Father for the grace to live that faith.     … Continue reading 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, November 13, 2022Sixth World Day of the Poor