June 2, 2024

The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ

Let us pray for Francis, our Pope, and ___, our Bishop. May they celebrate the Eucharist with joy and wonder. May the Eucharist reveal our path to peace and hope upon the earth.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for liturgical musicians, artists, ministers of hospitality, and proclaimers of scripture. May all who serve the banquet tables in our churches be inspired by the sacrifice of Jesus Christ.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for people around the world who starve for food and the basics of life. May we break the bread of Eucharist with delight and share hope that flows into our world. May we serve others, the Body of Christ on earth.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for blood and organ donors. May all who give their own body for the sake of others find joy in giving, and hope in service to people’s needs.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for a richer appreciation of the Eucharist. May our hearts
receive God’s tender care and compassion in the Breaking of the
Bread. May we truly live faith in our daily lives.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for children enjoying summer vacation. May their imaginations be stirred; their interests and talents be nurtured, and their faith be deepened in play and family time.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for people who survive storms, tornadoes, and severe weather. May we reach out to people to help rebuild homes and futures.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for people who grieve. May all who have lost a loved one in death find hope in the healing Body of Christ.

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Let us pray for all who have died marked with the sign of faith.  May our loved ones who have gone before us find heavenly delight in the presence of Christ Jesus.

We pray to the Lord.

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May 26, 2024

The Most Holy Trinity

Let us pray for our Church in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. May the Trinity unite the mission of the Church. May Francis, our Pope, and __, our Bishop be given every grace of guidance.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for the beauty and dignity of all people on earth. May racism end and violence be something of our past. May we know we are loved by God.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for all who struggle to believe in God. May we learn to surrender to God in our addictions, our losses, and in our vulnerable moments. May love be the ground upon which we live.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray to heal our family divides. May the Holy Trinity mend family squabbles, ease the tensions of growing up, and sustain our earthly needs.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for our loved ones who graduate in our schools this spring. May their education lead them to offer their lives in service to all people.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for all who live with mental anguish and depression.  May they be eased by God’s healing love and our support in their sorrow.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for all who seek deeper meaning in life. May we have the courage to pray in the name of the Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for all who are wearied by illness and disease. May God ease the pain of our loved ones. May we serve people who most need us.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for our beloved dead. May our deceased find a new home in the gift of the Holy Trinity.

We pray to the Lord.

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May 19, 2024

Pentecost Sunday

Let us pray for all who lead us in faith. May Francis, our Pope, and __, our Bishop, be given the zeal of the Holy Spirit. May they trust in the beauty of God’s eternal plan for all people on earth.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for all we need under heaven. On this day of Pentecost, may our hearts pulse in the life of the Holy Spirit. May we live in the miracles of God and in the healing of all our earthly ills.

We pray to the lord.

Let us pray for Christian unity on this Pentecost. May all Christians know the wonder, joy, and goodness of life. May tensions ease and unity be restored among all believers.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray to break down barriers of neglect and walls of despair. May we be ready for the healing love of Pentecost, the joy of the Holy Spirit in every moment and in every earthly need.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray to rely more deeply on the Holy Spirit. May chaos on our streets be eased into peace. May hopelessness among our youth end in the joy of Christ’s love. May sorrow cease and love endure.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for families discouraged by joblessness. May we all find work to sustain our lives. May our true purpose be to live in God’s redeeming love. May mercy fill us with hope for tomorrow.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for people facing tragedy and loss. May such sadness be remedied in the presence of the Holy Spirit. May we work diligently to mend the lives of people suffering from natural disasters, storms, and floods.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for our children and our children’s children. May the Holy Spirit guide our lives and the lives of those we love. May hope be our food on this Pentecost.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for our loved ones who have died. May the Holy Spirit guide our loved ones into heavenly joy. May we discover healing in our grief.

We pray to the Lord.

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Art: Sketchbook series: “Cruciform”. Easter Season brings the re-imagining of the experience, material, and shape of the cross.

May 12, 2024

The Ascension of the Lord.

Let us pray for the dignity and well-being of Francis, our Pope, and ___, our Bishop. May our Church leaders inspire courage to pray and to serve. May justice become their way of life.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for all who hunger and thirst for holiness. May the Eucharist call us into deep compassion. May the scriptures show us the path to service.  May love endure in our lives.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for people struggling to make sense out of life. May they rest in the assurance of God’s mercy and be protected in Christ’s enduring presence.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray to live in wonder and hope on this day of Christ’s Ascension.  May God instill in us the courage to accept the contradictions in life and believe in the presence of the Holy Spirit.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray to end street violence and killings. May our young find hope in life that all people are children of God. May hatred end and grief find resolution.  May hopelessness be turned into compassion.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for people desiring to heal their past. May we delight in the miracle of life and know that we are in the hands of God. May we leave regret and worry behind and receive God’s forgiveness and love.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for our children in this Easter season. May we see hope for our world in the bright eyes of infants.  May the young be given voice and purpose.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for the weak and the weary.  May all who suffer physical illness and mental anguish know the healing love of Christ in this Easter season.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for our loved ones who have died. May they find the joy of heaven and their place among the beloved of God.

We pray to the Lord.

Art: Sketchbook series: “Cruciform”. Easter Season brings the re-imagining of the experience, material, and shape of the cross.

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Art: Sketchbook series: “Cruciform”. Easter Season brings the re-imagining of the experience, material, and shape of the cross.

May 5, 2024

Sixth Sunday of Easter

Let us pray for the health and well-being of Francis, our Pope. May the beauty of the Eucharist form his faith. May he show us the way toward earthly justice and peace.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray to love one another. May we end grudges, hatreds, and gossip. May we silence rumors and quick judgements. May love endure.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray to seek wonder in our daily lives. May our hearts rest in springtime and our souls delight in new life. May we pause, listen, and support our young people. May we believe in miracles this Easter season.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray to rest our ears in the stories of our elderly. May we be patient listeners to the stories of people who struggle to speak the deep meaning of their lives.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray to open new doors of reconciliations. May we seek the joy of Christ’s love and forgiveness in these Easter days of mercy and love.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray to shelter our sisters and brothers who survive on the streets. May we awaken to the physical and emotional needs of God’s beloved poor.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for our people born again in baptism. May all who received Easter sacraments find new joy and purpose in everyday life.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for people who are ill. May our relatives, friends and benefactors know our prayer amid their pain and questions about their future.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for our beloved dead. May we rejoice in the gift of heaven for all who have died on earth. May Christ bring us safely home.

We pray to the Lord.

Art: Sketchbook series: “Cruciform”. Easter Season brings the re-imagining of the experience, material, and shape of the cross.

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