In the new month of May/ we pray for the children who will receive their First Holy Communion./ May we be among the clean of heart./ We pray to the Lord.
At the start of May we pray for those who will celebrate birthdays,/ anniversaries and other days of remembrance./ Grant them peace,/ good health and safety./ We pray to the Lord.
We pray for the healing of the broken-hearted./ For those who are oppressors,/ dividers,/ war-makers and exploiters./ Bless the work of rescuers,/ reconcilers/ and the advocates of mercy and justice./ We pray to the Lord.
Renew families where there are little children and young people./ Give parents the strength they need and long for,/ and gifts of patience and wisdom./ We pray to the Lord.
We pray for the Korea's,/ North and South/ who like ourselves are nations placed under the patronage of Mary's Immaculate Conception./ May the impending peace talks be fruitful./ We pray to the Lord.
Thursday is the Feast of St. Damien de Veuster,/ the Leper Priest of Molokai./ May the Church excel in announcing the befriending love of God in Christ./ May no one suffer exclusion./ We pray to the Lord.
