The Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

March 2, 2025

For Francis, our Pope. May his vision in this Jubilee Year bring harmony and zeal to our missionary efforts in the church. May his health be restored and his well-being be sustained.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who seek beauty and all good. May all artists, creatives, and designers cooperate with the grace of God. May beauty move our hearts toward God and bring us hope in our earthly lives.

We pray to the Lord.

For all public speakers, preachers, orators and teachers. May all who speak up for the common good bring peace to others. May our words inspire and offer good to our world.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who seek the good of others. May we not point out other people’s faults but speak only of hope and goodness. May we see ourselves and others in clear light.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who are ill. May our loved ones in hospitals know healing and peace. May God nourish the bodies that hold pain and loneliness.

We pray to the Lord.

For farmers, planters, harvesters and gardeners. May they find joy in the miracle of God’s creation. May we care for the seeds of the earth with gentleness and intention.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who wait for a new vision for their lives. May people in despair discover courage and love. May anxiety be eased in God’s fidelity.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who grieve the loss of love, relationship or stability. May we know the new growth of hope in our lives in our surrender to God’s presence and compassion.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who have died. May our loved ones find true joy in heaven. May they gaze upon the face of Christ Jesus.

We pray to the Lord.