Prayer of the Faithful 19th Sunday of Ordinary time August 7, 2016

Intercessions

Archdiocese-of-Toronto announcement about the new Archbishop of Toronto

  1. For the Church: that by faith we may live wholeheartedly for God and confidently face all challenges bearing much fruit

We pray to the Lord.

  1. For all who have lost faith: that the Spirit of God will renew their hearts and open a new springtime of hope so that they come to a new relationship with the living God

We pray to the Lord.

  1. For all whose faith is tested, particularly those held captive; those fleeing violence, those in competitive businesses and young people who are starting out in new life situations: that they may draw upon their foundational principles in making decisions

We pray to the Lord.

  1. For all who serve in dangerous settings especially police, firefighters and members of the military: that God will protect them from harm and lead them home safely

We pray to the Lord.

  1. For peace and justice and those grieving loss of life particularly the persecuted: that they may know God’s comforting presence

We pray to the Lord.

  1. For all who are in need, the homeless, the sick, those with addictions or mental illness: let us pray especially for those whose names have been placed on our altar

We pray to the Lord.

  1. For all parishioners and loved ones who have died: that God will meet them face to face on their journey to eternal life.  We pray especially for

    We pray especially for Placido Bucceri, Angela, Angelo and Isidoro Rumeo, Grazia Montana, Rizalina Tolentino, Angel Francisco, Angelina Leo, Rosa Aguanno

    We pray to the Lord.