Pauca Verba is Latin for A Few Words.

Thursday, May 30, 2019

Intercessions ~ Seventh Sunday of Easter




Millions of people are recently effected by floods and tornadoes./ We pray for them as they suffer the pain and sadness of great losses./ We ask blessings for first responders/ and the many who assist in rescue and recovery efforts./ We pray to the Lord.

At the start of June,/ we pray good health,/ safety and well-being/ for those who celebrate birthdays,/ anniversaries and other days of remembrance./ For the safety of summer travelers./ We pray to the Lord.

As Pope Francis travels to Romania this weekend,/ and beatifies seven Catholic bishops who were murdered during the Soviet years,/ we pray for Christians who are menaced and persecuted in our own time./ We pray to the Lord.

Wednesday is World Environment Day./ May we be aware,/ creative and generous in our response to safeguard life on this planet./ We pray to the Lord.

For our President,/ our Congress,/ and for all in positions of authority./ We ask for world leaders who are able to resist making deals with the devil./ We pray to the Lord.

For the sick,/ the broken-hearted,/ the desperate and dis-spirited./ We ask for the strength needed to live with our personal struggles and challenges./ For family members and friends./ We pray to the Lord.

We pray for the protection and encouragement of peacemakers./ For those whose work safeguards our health and well-being./ We ask for the continual renewal of joy and hope within ourselves./ We pray to the Lord.