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Pope Francis’s Monthly Intentions | Scripture Readings
CELEBRANT: Turning now to our God, who has revealed God’s very self to us in love, we gather and share the intentions of our community and our hearts.
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Our response is: Let us pray to the Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.
- For Pope Francis, our bishops, priests, deacons, and the communities of our church, may we focus on loving relationship, seeking to give and receive love and reflect the love of our triune God.
- For blessings upon our nation as we celebrate Memorial Day this week and for all who have died in service to our nation, and for all who continue to risk their lives in miliary service, especially those listed in today’s bulletin.
- May God keep safe all those who travel this holiday weekend.
- For those facing physical illness, mental health challenges, and other challenges in their lives today, may they draw strength from Jesus Christ, the Son, God who walked among us, who knows the pains of human life, and who abides with us always in the Holy Spirit.
- For peace to those parts of the world most battered by war and violence.
- That we may respond generously to the 2024 Annual Catholic Appeal as faithful stewards of the gifts God has entrusted to us.
- For all those in the hospital, about to have surgery, or recovering from surgery.
- In gratitude for our health, and for healing for all who are sick, especially those listed in our church bulletin and their caregivers.
- For those who have died and whose names are listed in this week’s church bulletin. May they celebrate everlasting life in Christ Jesus.
- For those prayers that we hold in the silence of our hearts.
CELEBRANT: May the God who dwells with us – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit – hear and answer these prayers according to God’s loving well. Amen.
Prayers for Our Parish and Diocese
- That our parish community might grow in faith and confidence that God is present among us, and that we might be agents of that presence.
- For all who share in the ministry of this parish community, that they bring compassion and understanding to all those in need.
- That our parish will grow in faith, hope, and love through deeper devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary and the holy rosary.
- That our parish may grow in holiness through the graces of the Eucharist.
- For an increase of vocations to the priesthood and to consecrated life, for the greater honor and glory of God in service of God’s people.
- That the needs of those in our diocese may continue to be met with the funds from the Annual Catholic Appeal.
- That we all be trustworthy stewards of God’s abundant blessings and support the church through the Annual Catholic Appeal.
Prayers for the Pandemic
- For the millions of people who have died of Covid-19.
- For those who have lost loved ones to the coronavirus: may God console them and grant them peace.
- For healing of those experiencing harmful and long-term effects of the Covid pandemic.
- For continued protection of those who are most at risk of Covid.
- For the success of Covid vaccinations and effective treatments and their equitable distribution, so that the illness will not be life-threatening.
- For a better world as we emerge from pandemic restrictions, and for those anxious about the future.
- That God may give us the grace to show kindness in caring for one another while challenged by Covid-19.
- That we maintain the vigilance and understanding necessary to keep us safe.
- For all those who give of themselves so that others may be helped – doctors, nurses, healthcare workers, EMTs, police officers, firefighters, grocers, truckers, store clerks, mail carriers, takeout cooks, hospital and building cleaners, teachers, child care workers, mental health professionals, and countless others. May they receive your protection as they serve.