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Thursday, March 2, 2017

Intercessions ~ First Sunday of Lent



We pray for Jewish communities sorrowing across the country/ which have recently seen their cemeteries desecrated/ their schools and community centers menaced by bomb threats./ We ask for the healing of those who are cowardly and crazed with hatred./ We pray to the Lord.


March 13th marks the 4th anniversary of Pope Francis being elected as the 266th Bishop of Rome./ We pray for him/ asking blessings upon his ministry of reconciliation,/ justice and mercy./ We pray to the Lord.

At the start of March/ we pray for those who celebrate birthdays,/ anniversaries/ and other days of remembrance,/ asking good health,/ safety and peace./ We pray to the Lord.

We ask blessings for Catholic Relief Services,/ Caritas,/ Catholic Medical Mission,/ Catholic Near-East Welfare/ and every organization of mercy,/ rescue and support./ We pray to the Lord.

We pray for the children who live in under-developed countries/ who lack the most basic health care,/ for their anguished parents,/ and that we would have open,/ generous hearts./ We pray to the Lord.

As we hear of protective,/ environmental regulations being rolled back,/ we pray for our vulnerable,/ paradise-planet,/ and that as God's stewards/we would learn wisdom./ We pray to the Lord.

Grant comfort and healing to those who live in fear,/ fatigue or depression,/ safety for travelers and those fleeing terror./ And for our own families we ask healing where there is weakness or persistent trouble./ We pray to the Lord.