- For the grace to be poor in Spirit: that we may recognize our poverty whenever God is not at the center of our life and decisions especially if He is calling us to the priesthood, diaconate, Franciscan, married or single life
We pray to the Lord.
- For all who are burdened by life, for refugees, and the unemployed: that God’s Word may reveal to them their blessedness and dignity
We pray to the Lord.
- For all who mourn: that they may know God’s presence this day and that we may stand with them and support them through their grief
We pray to the Lord.
- For all who feel guilt or remorse: that God will heal and renew their spirits so that they can live freely as God’s children
We pray to the Lord.
- For all who are well born, educated, and influential: that we may place our gifts and talents in the service of God’s reign
We pray to the Lord.
- For the ill, their families and caretakers: that their hearts may be sensitive to God’s loving presence. 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 they see God and live forever. We pray especially for Agapito Cuevas, Wilhelmina Cuevas, Jojo Cuevas, Mr. Eugeniusz Grecki, Agnese Zanutel, Raffaele Fattore, Oleana Ferrari, Maria Santamaria, Margaret Sicilia, Domenico Covello
We pray to the Lord.