- For Pope Francis whose God-given ministry is too often criticized within the Church itself, that he may be sustained by the Holy Spirit, and with love for Jesus, continue to reveal his heart of compassion to the world,
We pray to the Lord. - For all around the world who celebrate Lunar New Year today, that with renewed hope in their hearts, they will advance the cause of peace among nations, care for those in need within their own people, and live in peaceful homes,
We pray to the Lord.
- For those who live in the shadows of war, religious persecution, and ethnic violence, along with the effects of natural disasters, that they will be graced with the light of God’s love and the help of people of faith and goodwill,
We pray to the Lord.
- For our parishes and communities, that we will heed the warnings of St Paul, make up the differences between us and be united in our beliefs and practices,
We pray to the Lord.
- For Catholic schools everywhere: May they continue to form young people in the gospel way of life,
We pray to the Lord. - For the sick: May they know healing through the care of the Body of Christ,
We pray to the Lord. - For all who have followed Jesus in the faith of the apostles and passed through death, that they may find eternal life in him,
We pray to the Lord.