Today's Intercessory Prayers

Let us celebrate Christ’s goodness and wisdom. We can see him in every one of our brethren, and love him; especially in those who are suffering. Let us pray to him urgently:- Lord, make us perfect in love.

This morning we honor your resurrection once more,
and wish for everyone the effects of your Redemption.
Lord, grant that we may bear witness to you today
and through you offer a holy sacrifice acceptable to the Father.
Make us see your image in everyone we meet,
and serve you by tending to their needs.

Christ, you are the true vine and we are your branches:
grant that we may remain with you, bearing abundant fruit and giving glory to God the Father.

Lord, we thank you for Your presence in our lives this week and for the graces granted to us.

Today we lift up the following intentions:

For blessings on the preaching and teaching of the Church that all people will take to heart God's word and keep it faithfully.

"That those dedicated to medical research and all those engaged in legislative activity may always have respect for human life, from its beginning to its natural conclusion." (Holy Father's General Intention.)

For Susan, who is hospitalized and is very ill, that the Dr.'s will determine the cause of her problems so they can treat her properly. For healing for Susan and her husband.

For Melissa's mother - in - law who is missing.

For M. M.'s special intention.

For conversion for Raphael.

For the vocation of seminarian Matthew.

For a healthy pregnancy for Mary, who has gestational diabetes and is pregnant with her first child.

For Bill's special intentions.

For the continued success for the 40 Days for Life Campaign.

For the continued success of Bella.

For God's justice in the Tiller trial.

For Sue, who is seriously ill with cancer and is now in a nursing home that she will be forgive others who have hurt her and make amends with her family and friends and that her heart be filled with peace.

For Chris and Mike's special intentions.

For all the prayer intentions at One Came Back.

For all previous prayer intentions mentioned here and for those around St. Blogs.

Our Father...

May our mouths praise you, O Lord. May our souls and our lives give you praise. It is by your gift that we have life: may the whole act of living be our gift to you.Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God for ever and ever. Amen.
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