Pauca Verba is Latin for A Few Words.

Thursday, May 10, 2018

Intercessions ~ Seventh Sunday of Easter




Mary creates an atmosphere of faith,/ humility,/ prayer,/ compassion and loving service around Jesus./ May we live in that atmosphere always./ We pray to the Lord.

This Mother's Day/ we pray for the strengthening and endurance of mothers around the world./ For mothers who are living in great insecurity or vulnerability./ And for the children of the world to be welcomed,/ protected and helped./ We pray to the Lord.  

Tuesday is the Feast of Saint Isidore the Farmer./ We pray blessings for those who grow and supply our food./ May we be good stewards of the water and land God has given us as a life-sustaining gift./ We pray to the Lord

Tuesday is also the International Day of Families./ Grant healing to families weakened by addiction,/ dysfunction,/ unemployment and fighting./ Give safe-haven to families displaced or worn down by war and poverty./ We pray to the Lord.

Wednesday is International Day of Living  Together in Peace Day./ We pray boldly for those who make decisions about war and peace./ And may we be reconcilers and agents of justice/ which is the first ingredient of peace./ We pray to the Lord.

May we have some experience of deep gratitude every day,/ take nothing for granted/ and live generously/ as we have been given much./ We pray to the Lord.