Lifting Up Our Hearts to the Lord: Today's Prayer Intentions


Today, with thanksgiving and praise in my heart, I am praying to Jesus through the intercession of His Holy Mother for the following intentions:

Sandy 's special prayer requests.

Beatrice's special intentions.

for all the unemployed, underemployed, and those who are experiencing difficulties in the work place, give them the faith to sustain them in these trials as they place their trust in You. Help them in these difficult times to keep their eyes fixed on You and to depend on You for the fulfillment of all their needs.

for those who are suffering from chronic illnesses, Lord, grant them the graces to persevere in patient endurance and to trust in the power of Your love, offering up their pain for those who are suffering spiritually.

for those who suffer from emotional and mental illnesses, Lord, calm their fears and give them peace of mind.

for all those who are suffering from terminal illnesses, especially for Maria, fill their hearts with hope and the strength to sustain them in their time of need. Send your holy angels to protect them and to lead them Home to You.

for all those who are suffering from the effects of an abortion -- the mother, the father, the baby, the grandparents, and all in our society who are effected by the sin of abortion, Lord, have mercy.

for the conversion of all who are entrapped in the culture of death, Lord, have mercy.

for a special intention.

for all previous prayer intentions.

Lord, have mercy.

Mother of Mercy, Queen of Hope, pray for us.

Thanks for praying with me for these special intentions. If you have a special need, please let me know via email at catholicfire@cox.net (Be sure to put Prayer Intention as the subject heading.) or by leaving a comment below and I will be happy to pray for your intention during daily Mass and during my Holy Hour. God bless you!
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