Category: Weekly Prayers of the Faithful

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

32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, November 6, 2022 We offer our prayers to the Father asking that he attend to our outcry, confident that he will answer all our needs.      That the Church may always be a source of everlasting encouragement and good hope as it strengthens the hearts of all people in every good… Continue reading 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, November 6, 2022

31st Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 30, 2022 We offer our petitions with the determination of Zacchaeus seeking to see the Lord in our lives and to receive him with joy as he answers our prayers.      That the grace of our God and Lord Jesus Christ may make the Church worthy of his calling and… Continue reading 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 30, 2022

29th Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 16, 2022 We lift up our eyes toward the mountains asking that the Lord, who made heaven and earth, will guard us from all evil, and from all that might do us harm.      That the Church may never tire in its prayers for peace, justice, and joy despite the… Continue reading 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 16, 2022

28th Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 9, 2022 We ask the Father for the grace to recognize and admit our weaknesses and failings as we approach him asking for forgiveness and healing.      That the Church may never cease to proclaim a message of peace to those who wage war, promote violence, and practice injustice.  We… Continue reading 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 9, 2022

26th Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 25, 2022 We offer our prayers to the Father asking that we will not be blind or deaf to his will for us that cries out in the world around us.      That as the Church proclaims the richness of the Gospel, we may reach out to those who are… Continue reading 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 25, 2022