January 1, 2025

Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God

For Francis, our Pope and ___, our Bishop. May the Holy Spirit invoke joy and hope in our earthly leaders. May our church reflect the promise of peace for all humanity.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who live in waring nations. May this day of peace offer consolation and change in all who lead other people. May hope be born in the chaos of earthly life.

We pray to the Lord.

For all mothers and people who nurture goodness. May we rely on the grace of God to help protect the orphan, the young and those struggling to grow up and to grow wise.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who wish to break out of an old way of life in this new year. May we shed routines, habits and ruts that do not provide goodness for ourselves and other people. May this new year provide joy in our lives upon the earth.

We pray to the Lord.

For all children who experience abusive words and actions among adults. May our next generation be offered new environments of satisfaction, joy and openness. May God give the young the courage to grow up in love.

We pray to the Lord.

For all people who are confined to bitterness and self-hatred. May our Eucharist open the hearts of the lost and may we all find courage to live in the love of the Holy Spirit.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who face lonely nights and lost days. May our elderly know peace and the young find meaning. May our lives reflect the joy and hope of the Holy Spirit.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who grieve loved ones in this new year. May our common grief grow into love and concern for our neighbor. May we not fear our losses but learn from every aspect of human love and life.

We pray to the Lord.

For our beloved dead. May the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace. May our beloved rest in peace.

We pray to the Lord.

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December 29, 2024

Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph

For all leaders in our Church. For Francis, our Pope, and ___, our Bishop, and ___, our Pastor. May our family of God on earth be in harmony with gospel joy and compassion.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who keep our church communities functioning. May our maintenance workers, administrators, catechists, teachers and musicians, work in peace for the good of our worshipping assemblies. May our work be good and holy.

We pray to the Lord.

For all families in our faith community. May we support parents in their marriages and our youth in their search for meaning and discernment of their gifts. May forgiveness find a home at our common tables.

We pray to the Lord.

For a lasting and rich forgiveness among members of our families. May we be attentive to those we love. May we offer our ears to listen and our hearts to provide compassion.

We pray to the Lord.

For the unity of all Christians. May we befriend our Christian relatives and work for the benefit of our common home on earth, for justice and peace among our nations.

We pray to the Lord.

For migrant families in every nation. May we welcome the searching and those who long for stability, education and physical and emotional safety.

We pray to the Lord.

For all people who imagine and create. May we rely on those who dream for a better life in our Church and world. For scientists, artists and creatives. For our next generation of talents who will show us the beauty and relevance of life, technology and good living.

We pray to the Lord.

For our families who survive poverty, food insecurity, and lack of hope. May we reach out to every human family under heaven to help people thrive. May compassion be made known for all people.

We pray to the Lord.

For family members recently diagnosed with illness or disease. May we ease the burdens of those who face physical pain during this Christmas season.

We pray to the Lord.

For members of our families who have died. May our loved ones find eternal rest and peace in the face of Christ Jesus.

We pray to the Lord.

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December 24/25, 2024

Christmas Eve/Day

For Francis, our Pope, and ___, our Bishop. May the harmony of love and peace be made known among all who lead us in faith. May justice be the gift within the Church and upon the earth.

We pray to the Lord.

For the sacred journey of all who seek Christ. May we pray without ceasing for our own surrender to love in these days of Christmas. May hope be no longer a stranger in our hearts and actions.

We pray to the Lord.

For our cities and our countryside. May we bask in the tender light of faith and be comforted in our efforts to live in harmony. May peace flow from our hearts and be made known in every household and street corner.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who have faced fires, storms and natural disasters. May we work without ceasing to create housing, food, and education for all who face loss and insecurity.

We pray to the Lord.

For our children and their children on Christmas. May we gaze into the eyes of our next generation with the assurance of God’s care. May hope be born among people we love.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who live in shelters or who survive on streetcorners. May we provide a place of rest and security for people facing desperate times. May we care for everyone under heaven.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who carry past burdens and regrets. May we not be caught in webs of hopelessness from past shame. May our hearts find room this Christmas for miracles, delights and wonders.

We pray to the Lord.

For our elderly who are alone on Christmas. May we reach those who have provided love in our world and for our families. May hope not be lost as we enter the last years of our lives.

We pray to the Lord.

For all people who are ill. May every disease, illness and hardship be eased on Christmas. May we befriend the weary and care for sick.

We pray to the Lord.

For our beloved dead. May all who have died since last Christmas find eternal rest in the joy of heaven. May we sing of God’s eternal embrace on this feast of Christmas.

We pray to the Lord.  

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December 22, 2024

Fourth Sunday of Advent

For Francis, our Pope, and ___, our Bishop. May hope be born in our leaders. May they be sustained in their ministries by the beauty of the Incarnation of Christ Jesus.

We pray to the Lord.

For people preparing for the Sacraments of Initiation at Easter. May they delight in the journey toward new life as we celebrate the birth of Christ this week.

We pray to the Lord.

For a lasting and assured peace in our day. May gunfire cease in waring nations and on our streets. May peace be known in our care for one another and the freedom to live in safety and stability.

We pray to the Lord.

For all farmers, laborers, factory workers and truck drivers. For all who provide food for the people of our nation. May we be nourished at Christmas with a bounty of goodwill.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who travel across miles to be home for Christmas. May we welcome our children and their children, cousins and friends, relatives and strangers. May Christ bring us safely together.

We pray to the Lord.

For people suffering disease and illness in this season of compassion. May Advent love be born in hurting bodies and fragile minds. May courage be food for the weary.

We pray to the Lord.

For people struggling to provide for their families. May hope be born in the weary and exhausted. May peace sustain all who seek a better life for their children.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who grieve the loss of a loved one. May our memories be an open door to gratitude and grace. May love be born in our loss as we celebrate the birth of Jesus.

We pray to the Lord.

For those who have gone before us marked with the sign of faith. May the faithful departed rest in peace. May Christ receive our loved ones with warmth and forgiveness.

We pray to the Lord.

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December 15, 2024

Third Sunday of Advent

For our leaders in the Church. May Francis, our Pope, and ___, our Bishop, rest in the assurance of Christ’s love in this Advent season. May hope be born in us and in our communities of faith.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who live with deep anxiety and fear. May our hearts turn to Christ Jesus in this Advent journey. May we discover genuine peace in our lives and in our relationships.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who wait for reconciliation and mercy. May we examine our lives in Advent and seek forgiveness in the sacraments of the Church. May Christ’s kindness be lived in our world and may hope feed people who starve for meaning.

We pray to the Lord.

For our children and our children’s children. May peace unite our families, and may all divisions cease as we celebrate the love of Jesus Christ. May our family relationships be in harmony as we wait for Christmas.

We pray to the Lord.

For adequate housing for all people. May people who huddle under blankets find true shelter and safety. May our actions benefit the marginalized of our cities. May peace be known for all people.

We pray to the Lord.

For people living with cancer. May they find true remedy with correct medical treatments and the support of those they love. May Christ’s healing be made known in this season of grace.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who face the aftermath of violent storms, floods and fires. May we work together in Advent to offer all people safety and hope for the future. May we rejoice in the miracles of Christ’s presence.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who will spend Christmas alone. For all who work diligently to make ends meet by working extra shifts during the holidays. For people who have made decisions not be with family because of past mistakes and hard feelings.

We pray to the Lord.

For our loved ones who have died.  May our loved ones find eternal joy. May love bring them safely home to heaven.

We pray to the Lord.