Today's Prayer Intentions

We cast our prayers at the feet of Christ our Savior, who has redeemed us by his death and resurrection. Lord, have mercy on us and hear our prayers:

We pray for those who are lost and confused, those who do not know You or deny Your existence. Draw near to them, Lord, and show them the peace of Your presence and the power of Your love, Your forgiveness, and Your mercy.

We pray that many will return to You with repentant hearts during this Easter season.

We pray for healing for all those who have been involved in abortions in any way.

We pray for the physically ill, the mentally ill, the poor, the imprisoned, the homeless, and those who are most discriminated and oppressed in our society - especially the unborn child.

We lift up all the catcumens who will be entering the Church this Easter and pray for an outpouring of your glorious graces upon them. We pray especially for Ukok's father, for Becky, and for Al.

We pray for the unemployed - especially those who desire to work, but cannot find jobs or do not possess the training or skills necessary to obtain work. We pray especially for Bill who is in strong need of employment at this time.

We pray especially for the following people and their conversion:
George Tiller, Paul Morrison, Kathleen Sebelius, Ted Kennedy, Barack Obama, Rudy Guiliani, Hillary Clinton, Nancy Pelosi, Senator Kerry, Rosie O'Donnell, and all those who are involved in the culture of death. Lord, have mercy!

We pray for Julie D. and all her special intentions.

We pray for an increase in vocations, especially for holy priests and those studying for the priesthood - fill their hearts with a strong zeal for You, Lord, and renew their commitment to You and their love for You in a new and powerful way. We pray especially for Moneybags and his priestly vocation.

Thank you, Lord, for hearing our prayers and for answering them according to Your holy will. Our hearts rejoice in You, our strength is raised up in Your Name.

O God, it was by your will that your Son suffered on the Cross, to save us from the enemy’s power. Grant to us, your servants, that this act may bring us the grace of the resurrection. Amen.
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  1. Paul4/4/07, 10:32 AM

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  2. Anonymous4/4/07, 1:02 PM

    Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer! Amen.

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  3. Anonymous4/4/07, 3:18 PM

    Jean,

    I love the way you have your prayers worded today. I can tell you are speaking from your heart here.

    Thanks for giving us the opportunity to join you in these beautiful prayers.

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