Category: Weekly Prayers of the Faithful

The Ascension of the Lord, May 24, 2020 During the pandemic we are enduring, we find ourselves physically separated from those we love.  On this feast, we celebrate the day that Jesus became physically separated from us, but remember that he is with us always, until the end of the age. That Pope Francis may… Continue reading The Ascension of the Lord, May 24, 2020

Sixth Sunday of Easter, May 17, 2020 Physically separated in our homes from our community of faith, we raise our voices in unison to the Father confident that he hears and answer all our prayers. That in this time of struggle with disease and isolation, the church will proclaim Christ to all the cities of… Continue reading Sixth Sunday of Easter, May 17, 2020

Fifth Sunday of Easter, May 10, 2020 In the Gospel for today, Jesus calls us to be free from trouble, to have faith in God, to know that he will come.  We respond by asking for God’s mercy as we offer our prayers and petitions. That during this time of trial, the Church may boldly… Continue reading Fifth Sunday of Easter, May 10, 2020

Fourth Sunday of Easter, May 03, 2020 After Jesus healed the man born blind, the Pharisees asked if they too were blind.  In response, Jesus tells them that he is the Good Shepherd.  We offer these petitions knowing that we often approach Jesus as strangers in need of the grace to more fully recognize him.… Continue reading Fourth Sunday of Easter, May 03, 2020

Third Sunday of Easter, April 26, 2020 The disciples walked with Jesus on the road to Emmaus and came to know him in the breaking of bread.  We offer our prayers asking that we may not be slow of heart to believe all that the prophets spoke. That during this period of stress for the… Continue reading Third Sunday of Easter, April 26, 2020

Second Sunday of Easter (Sunday of Divine Mercy), April 19, 2020 As we continue to celebrate the glorious Resurrection of Jesus, we acknowledge that, like Thomas, we sometimes doubt and that we are always in need of God’s enduring mercy.  We offer our petitions to the Father and ask for the grace to be people… Continue reading Second Sunday of Easter (Sunday of Divine Mercy), April 19, 2020

Easter, April 12, 2020 After entering the tomb of Jesus and not understanding the Scripture that Jesus had to rise from the dead, the disciples returned home. On this Easter Day we find ourselves somewhat confused, confined in our homes, unable to go into the world to search for Jesus.  Despite being physically distanced, we… Continue reading Easter, April 12, 2020

Holy Thursday, April 09, 2020 Although physically distanced on this day, we find ourselves able to come together from across the world to offer our prayers to God in gratitude for the Eucharist that we share and for the priesthood that serves in Jesus’ name. For the Church, that this difficult period of physical distancing… Continue reading Holy Thursday, April 09, 2020

Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion, A, April 05, 2020 On this Sunday, we recall Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem followed shortly by his horrific death on a cross.  In our own time we are experiencing the rapid transition from normal rhythms of life to being isolated in our homes. Let us recall that as… Continue reading Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion, A, April 05, 2020

Fifth Sunday of Lent, A, March 29, 2020 In raising Lazarus from the dead, Jesus showed his compassion to Martha and Mary who had sent word asking for his help.  In these particularly difficult times, we call out to the Lord asking for his mercy and compassion in our community and throughout the world. That… Continue reading Fifth Sunday of Lent, A, March 29, 2020