Prayers of the Faithful, Fourth Sunday of Lent, March 26, 2017

Readings

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

  1. For the Church: that we may be a source of wisdom for all who are struggling to discern good from evil, truth from lies, and selfless love from self-serving activity,

We pray to the Lord.

  1. For freedom from judgments: that we may be open to the uniqueness of each person and be free from reducing them to a single behavior or characteristic,

We pray to the Lord.

  1. For reconciliation amongst communities and nations: that we may each repent of past wrongs and work together to confront evil and violence in the world,

We pray to the Lord.

  1. For all whose lives are darkened by alcohol, drugs, gambling or pornography: that the Gospel’s light may open a new path before them,

We pray to the Lord.

  1. For greater insight: that we see God’s care and guidance for us in the midst of the challenges that we face each day,

We pray to the Lord.

  1. For the sick: may they soon know the light of full recovery. Let us pray especially for those whose names have been placed on our altar,

We pray to the Lord.   

  1. For all who have died: may they see Christ who is the Light of the world. We pray especially for:Ada Conrad, Rosaria Fasciani, Maria Lombardi, Nicolina Gioia, Arnaldo Egizii, Maria Stella Teresa Crispo, Fr. E.V. Ramos

We pray to the Lord.

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