Category: Weekly Prayers of the Faithful

Sixth Sunday of Easter, May 26, 2019 Coming to the Lord with hearts that are troubled and afraid, we ask that his peace will enter into all aspects of our lives. That Pope Francis will be blessed with good health and the wisdom of the Holy Spirit during his pastoral visit to Romania and as… Continue reading Sixth Sunday of Easter, May 26, 2019

The Ascension of the Lord, June 02, 2019 On this Ascension Day, we not only look to the sky but we offer our prayers and petitions for our needs on earth. That the Church may mirror the disciples of Jesus who joyfully witnessed his Ascension and responded with constant prayers of praise. We pray to… Continue reading The Ascension of the Lord, June 02, 2019

Fifth Sunday of Easter, May 19, 2019 Jesus tells us to love one another.  In the spirit of that love, we offer our prayers for the Church and for the world. That the Church will demonstrate its Christianity by its response to Jesus call to love as he has loved. We pray to the Lord.… Continue reading Fifth Sunday of Easter, May 19, 2019

Fourth Sunday of Easter, May 12, 2019 We offer our prayers to the Lord knowing that in response, the Good Shepherd will lead us to everlasting life. That the Church will be the voice of the Good Shepherd in the world calling all people to follow the Lord. We pray to the Lord. That world… Continue reading Fourth Sunday of Easter, May 12, 2019

Third Sunday of Easter, May 05, 2019 As the disciples met the Risen Lord on the shore of the Sea of Tiberias, we meet him in this Eucharistic celebration.  Let us offer our prayers to the Lord for our needs, even as we respond to Jesus’ call to follow him. That the Church will bring… Continue reading Third Sunday of Easter, May 05, 2019

Second Sunday of Easter (Divine Mercy Sunday), April 28, 2019 As we continue our Easter celebration, we rejoice in the risen Lord confident that just as Jesus overcame death, he will be with us as we strive to overcome the crosses in our own lives. With faith, we offer our prayers and petitions knowing that… Continue reading Second Sunday of Easter (Divine Mercy Sunday), April 28, 2019

Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019 On this Easter Day, we put aside our sorrows knowing that all evil and pain can be overcome just as the Resurrection overcame even death. We offer our prayers and petitions with hope and joy. That the Church will be an inviting presence in the world for those who suffer… Continue reading Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019

Passion Sunday, April 14, 2019 On this Passion Sunday, we hear of those who exultantly welcomed Jesus at the Mount of Olives and of those who clamored for his death in Jerusalem.  We offer our prayers knowing that regardless of which groups we join, God hears us and answers all our needs. For the Church… Continue reading Passion Sunday, April 14, 2019

Fifth Sunday of Lent, April 07, 2019 We offer our petitions to God who does not condemn us for our failings but encourages us to go into the world and sin no more. For the Church, that its leaders may work to strengthen the faith of all people rather than engage in efforts to condemn… Continue reading Fifth Sunday of Lent, April 07, 2019

Fourth Sunday of Lent, March 31, 2019 We present our petitions to the Lord asking that the light of Christ may illuminate even the darkest corners of our world and of our hearts. For the Church, that its leaders may recognize any blindness that afflicts them and turn to the Lord for healing that they… Continue reading Fourth Sunday of Lent, March 31, 2019