- For the Church: that we may grow in our awareness of to whom we belong and live the mission of Christ as God’s called and chosen people.
We pray to the Lord.
- For a deeper experience of God’s love: that we may know that we are unconditionally loved by God just as we are today amid our relationships, our work, and our struggles.
We pray to the Lord.
- For the grace of compassion: that the suffering and searching of others may move our hearts and that the Spirit will guide us in offering hope, purpose, and healing to those around us.
We pray to the Lord.
- For all fathers and those who have shown us a father’s love: that God will grant them good health, guide them in being good examples, and help them to be a source of encouragement to their children.
We pray to the Lord.
- For all who have turned away from the Christian community: that God will touch their hearts, open them to the power of community support, and ease their fears, guide them to reliable resources, and help them to find a supportive community.
We pray to the Lord.
- That the sick will know healing through the care and concern of this community of faith.
We pray to the Lord.
- For all who have died, particularly our fathers: that God will welcome them into the eternal joy and peace of God’s presence.
We pray to the Lord.