Saint Paul reminds the Galatians that they must love their neighbor as themselves. Our love of neighbor inspires us to pray for our neighbors in need of God’s grace.
- For the repose of the souls of
- +Ron Lofaro
- +Mr. & Mrs. McMahon
- +Roy Wolf
- +Josephine McNamara
- For prayers of healing for
- Mary Evans
- For Faith Support for
- Nicole Kathleen Koehn and Family
- In praise and thanksgiving for the recent reversal of Roe v. Wade and for the wherewithal to support expectant parents, especially those struggling with financial or other needs.
- For the Church, the body of Christ, that our eyes may always be focused on the kingdom of God as we strive to bring the fruit of God’s reign alive.
- For world leaders, that they may find constructive and productive ways to settle differences without resorting to violence and war.
- That we all may be attentive to the Lord’s call in our lives.
- For those who suffer from the summer’s heat, especially those with inadequate shelter or none at all, that they may be protected from harm.
- For all those at a crossroads in their lives, that they may recognize the movement of the Holy Spirit and be willing to be guided by the Spirit.
- For all the prayers that we hold in the silence of our hearts; for all our intentions spoken and unspoken
...let us pray to the Lord.
Faithful God,
your Son resolutely journeyed to Jerusalem, driven to do your will. Bend our own reluctant wills as we journey to your kingdom, guided by the Spirit. Grant this and all our prayers through him who showed us the way, your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ.
A PRAYER FOR PREGNANT MOTHERS
O Blessed Mother, you received the good news of the incarnation of Christ, your Son, with faith and trust. Grant your protection to all pregnant mothers facing difficulties.
Guide us as we strive to make our parish communities places of welcome and assistance for mothers in need. Help us become instruments of God’s love and compassion.
Mary, Mother of the Church, graciously help us build a culture of life and a civilization of love, together with all people of good will, to the praise and glory of God, the Creator and lover of life. Amen.