Category: Weekly Prayers of the Faithful

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

Third Sunday of Advent, December 13, 2020 On this Gaudete Sunday, we present our needs to the Father as we wait in joyful hope for the Lord who is near and draws ever closer.    That in celebrating his 84th birthday this week, Pope Francis may be blessed with health, energy, wisdom, and peace as he… Continue reading Third Sunday of Advent, December 13, 2020

Second Sunday of Advent, December 6, 2020 We have heard John’s promise of the mighty One to come after him.  Having been baptized with the Holy Spirit, we acknowledge our sins and ask God to be with us in all aspects of our lives.    That the clergy and laity who make up the Church may… Continue reading Second Sunday of Advent, December 6, 2020

First Sunday of Advent, November 29, 2020 At the beginning of this Advent season, we rouse ourselves from sleep and ask the Lord for new life as we call upon his name.    That during these weeks of watching and waiting, the Church may offer joyful hope to a world that is suffering in the darkness. … Continue reading First Sunday of Advent, November 29, 2020

Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, November 22, 2020 We come to the Father recognizing Jesus Christ as our King asking for the grace to be worthy members of his kingdom.    That our faith may be strengthened through our love of the Church which is our home and a work of… Continue reading Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, November 22, 2020