- For the Church: may God help us take up the yoke of Christ and follow him in lovingly speaking truth, offering forgiveness and praying for our enemies
We pray to the Lord.
- For the grace to be childlike: may we learn dependence upon God and surrender our attempts to control our lives through knowledge, power or possessions as we live our vocations as single, married, religious, deacons and priests
We pray to the Lord.
- For a greater appreciation of the Sabbath: may God show us how to disengage from our busy-ness and technology so that our minds and spirits can be refreshed through prayer, engaging in relationships and appreciating nature.
We pray to the Lord.
- For our nation: may God guide us in living the values which we freely proclaim so that all may experience social justice, live life and worship Him
We pray to the Lord.
- For all doctors, nurses and healthcare professionals: may they be permitted to function according to their conscience and may God strengthen their confidence that he will provide in every circumstance
We pray to the Lord.
- For all who are ill and those with Covid-19: may God the Spirit restore them to health. Let us pray especially for those whose names have been placed on our altar.
We pray to the Lord.
- For all who have died: may God welcome each person whom He created.
We pray to the Lord.