The more we pray for someone, the more that blessing rests on them, for no prayer made in faith remains unanswered, even if the manner of its answering is hidden from us.
SAINT GERTRUDE THE GREAT
PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL
Fourth Sunday of Easter May 11, 2025 Priest: In communion with the great multitude that stands before God, we on earth offer these prayers for the needs of all.
For our Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV, that our God and Lord, who has chosen him as the successor of Saint Peter, may keep him safe and unharmed for the good of the Church, and grant him strength to govern the holy People of God in truth and love, let us pray to the Lord.... Lord, hear our prayer.
For Pope Francis, who served faithfully as the Vicar of Christ on earth: that the Lord may welcome him into the joy and peace of eternal life, let us pray to the Lord… Lord, hear our prayer.
For all those searching for their vocation in life, that the Holy Spirit may give them the courage and generosity to follow where Christ leads, let us pray to the Lord… Lord, hear our prayer.
For parents and teachers, that they may be guided by the Holy Spirit and encourage young people to hear and respond to God’s call in their lives, let us pray to the Lord… Lord, hear our prayer.
For Christians throughout the world this Easter season: may our churches find greater unity in advancing justice, reconciliation, and peace; let us pray to the Lord… Lord, hear our prayer.
For all who are sick and suffering, especially Caden Handel; Baby Chance McLean-Villeneuve, Elena Baby Chance McLean-Villeneuve, Elena K., Wilf Feist and Kaye Power, that they receive healing hope and tender love; let us pray to the Lord…. Lord, hear our prayer.
For all who have died including Pope Francis,Donald Watson, Rozi Zorko and Clifford Villeneuve, may they live forever with Christ in the glory of the resurrection; let us pray to the Lord…. Lord, hear our prayer. For mothers everywhere, and for a tender shepherd’s care, as they strive to lead their families; let us pray to the Lord… Lord, hear our prayer. Priest: God our Father, you entrusted us to your Son, so we entrust these prayers to you. Help us to ask for what is right, through Christ our Lord. Third Sunday of Easter May 4, 2025 Priest: Through the mystery of God’s presence among us, let us confidently make our needs known to the Most High. For all who have received the sacraments of initiation this Easter Vigil; may they be filled with the love of Christ and find support and encouragement in their new lives of faith; let us pray to the Lord… Lord, hear our prayer.
For those who lost their lives in the tragedy at the Lapu-Lapu Day Festival in Vancouver — may God receive them into His loving arms and grant them eternal rest. And for their families, friends, and all who mourn, may the Lord bring comfort in their sorrow and hope in the promise of the Resurrection, let us pray to the Lord… Lord, hear our prayer.
For all who are estranged from the Christian family, that through the intercession of the Blessed Mother they find reconciliation and peace; let us pray to the Lord… Lord, hear our prayer.
For all who are sick and suffering, especiallyOlivia, John Palardy, Baby Chance McLean-Villeneuve, Elena K. , Wilf Feist and Kaye Power, that they receive healing hope and tender love; let us pray to the Lord…Lord, hear our prayer.
For all who have died including Pope Francis,Allan Eden, Donald Watson, Chaplain Gwen Jalhelk, Baby Joseph MacDougal, Clifford Villeneuve and Rozi Zorko; may they live forever with Christ in the glory of the resurrection; let us pray to the Lord…Lord, hear our prayer. For the Cardinals of the Church as they prepare to enter the Conclave — may the Holy Spirit guide their hearts and minds in unity and wisdom, that they may elect a new pope who will shepherd the Church in truth and love; let us pray to the Lord...Lord, hear our prayer.
For our parishioners that they maintain health and well being, and for the special intentions they hold in their hearts (pause); we pray to the Lord… Lord, hear our prayer.
For Pope Francis, who served faithfully as the Vicar of Christ on earth: that the Lord may welcome him into the joy and peace of eternal life, let us pray to the Lord… Lord, hear our prayer. Priest: Kind and merciful God, you feed your flock with the Body and Blood of your Son Jesus Christ. Hear the prayers we bring, in the name of the same Christ our Lord.