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November 10, 2024

Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

For those who show us the way to faith and generosity. May Francis, our Pope, and __, our Bishop, model faith in prayer and in service.

We pray to the Lord.

For a rich desire to serve as Christ teaches us. May our young find joy in self-offering. May we all put down our fears and listen to the needs of the broken-hearted.

We pray to the Lord.

For people facing poverty and extreme loss. May all who seek shelter and food for survival find the protection of Christ Jesus. May God offer hope for the common good.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who tire of life and who live with chronic depression. May we stretch out our hands in support of people who need us. May God comfort those who seek a restful place in life.

We pray to the Lord.

For kindness in our family relationships. May we ease our tensions and strengthen the bonds of family life. May God show us true support and thriving.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who are ill and in need of healthcare. May people find the resources to support their health and wellbeing. May God heal the wounds of disease.

We pray to the Lord.

For a new awareness of our gifts, talents and energies. May we learn to give of ourselves with a new zeal for the betterment of other people. May we find hope in Christ who calls us to serve beyond our expertise.

We pray to the Lord.

For the healing of our planet. May our resources of science and faith show us how to heal our planet for the next generations.

We pray to the Lord.

For our loved ones who have died. May we examine our grief as we pray for our loved ones who now see Jesus Christ face to face.

We pray to the Lord.

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November 1, 2024

Solemnity of All Saints

For Francis, our Pope, and __, our Bishop. May all who search for Christ surrender to the beauty of God and the call to humility, love and compassion.

We pray to the Lord.

For all followers of the Christ. May our lives find joy in our quest for the face of Jesus Christ. May our riches be known in our service toward others. May the saints show us how to generously live upon the earth.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who face difficult decisions. May we find courage to implement gospel truth. May we thrive in faith, hope and love.
We pray to the Lord.

For people whose lives feel barren and joyless. May we seek the face of Christ to inherit mercy and reconciliation in our day and in our relationships.

We pray to the Lord.

For all imprisoned by joblessness. May we all find work to enhance our gifts and adequate pay to support our families.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who ache to discover God in their daily lives. May we surrender in our prayer to the healing love of Christ Jesus. May our words and silence become the ground of love here on earth.

We pray to the Lord.

For Christian unity in our search or the face of Christ. May we all seek to become loving believers on earth so to find our home in eternal life.

We pray to the Lord.

For people living in severe pain and emotional loss. May all who know the threats of agony discover the healing power of Christ Jesus. May the love of Christ be upon us all.

We pray to the Lord.

For our beloved dead. May we rely upon the saints of heaven to welcome our loved ones in death. May the face of Christ show us complete joy.

We pray to the Lord.

November 3, 2024

Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time

For Francis, our Pope, and ___, our Bishop. May our leaders seek Christ and view the needs of others with respect and honesty. May we offer all things to Christ and work for those who need the basics of life.

We pray to the Lord.

For a worthy expression of love constantly in our hearts. May we love people as ourselves. May God’s abundant grace flow through our lives and hearts.

We pray to the Lord.  

For a deeper and more loving response to the needs of the earth. May our rich heritage of science, education, skills and talents, be used for the common good of the earth.

We pray to the Lord.

For our nation as elections draw near. May we seek compassion and care for our lives, our families, our beloved poor. May our conscience find clarity and integrity. May our decisions rest in God’s care for us.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who resist change. May reconciliation and peace be constantly on our lips. May hope flourish even when we are reluctant to view life differently.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who survive in our prison systems. May love and support be offered for people who know the darkness of prison life. May hope in Christ not become a shallow treasure.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who feel they do not belong in society. May they find courage for another day and may their hearts flourish in Christ’s kindness and presence.

We pray to the Lord.

For our elderly who cannot sleep in the nighttime. May reconciliation and kindness be offered to our elders. May peace thrive and anxiety be eased.

We pray to the Lord.

For a new generation of seminarians within our church. May love be bountiful and in full measure as the next generation learns the beauty of faith and dedicated service.

We pray to the Lord.

For our beloved dead. May our friends and relatives now sleep in peace. May they find the beauty and the glory of Christ’s presence for all eternity.

We pray to the Lord.

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Philip Casey has recently resigned from the Board of The Independent Catholic Magazine (commonly called Tui Motu Board) after nearly two decades of service. He talked to Ann Hassan about his time on the Board, the magazine, and his experience of Guillain-Barré syndrome, an autoimmune condition which attacks the nervous system.

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