Today's Prayer Intercessions

Taken from my photo collection
Rome Pilgrimage 2006
30th Anniversary of the Congregation of St. John

God will never forsake the work of His hands. Assured of His love, let us place before him our needs and the needs of the world:

The special intentions of the Holy Father.

For world peace and for the safety of our military.

For our leaders that they will strive to build a culture of life.

For the strengthening of marriages and an end to cohabitation.

For an end to all sins against life.

For one woman who is seriously planning to have an abortion and for another who is considering it.

For the health and well-being of Marianne's father.

For Faustina's prayer request.

For Esther's special prayer request.

For Steve's mother-in-law who has been missing since the beginning of June. It appears as if there is some foul play involved and we continue to lift up this family in prayer for healing and peace.

For Michael and his son Michael, for reversion to the faith, emotional, physical, and spiritual healing. For forgiveness and healing in the father - son relationship and for a supportive Christian community.

For healing for Fr. L., who is seriously ill with cancer through the intercession of Fr. Emil Kaupan.

For Bill's special intentions.

For a special intention.

For all previous intentions here and for those around St. Blog's.

O God of justice and of love, You care for Your people in every time and place, despite our tendency to stray from you in our foolishness. Keep us in your care from morning until evening, that we may come to rest safely in the shadow of Your all-powerful wings. We ask this through our Lord, Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever. Amen.

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