November 26-27, 2022 As we begin the Season of Advent and conclude Black Catholic History month, let us go rejoicing, bringing God’s hope of a world in which the gifts of Blackness are cherished everywhere Let us pray for our elected officials, and for leaders throughout the world. May they bring hope for an end…
November 19-20, 2022 Christ our King, you showed us how valuable each human life is. Help us embrace all, despite our differences in faith, race, nationality, and beliefs. Pope Francis calls us to live lives of gratitude and to respect the gifts of creation. May we individually and collectively become aware of what we use and how…
Loving God, we pray for your Church throughout the world and especially for our St. Vincent family. Guide and direct us as we address the issues of climate change, racism, and gun control. We pray for our newly elected political leaders. May they work for justice, show compassion, and lift up the poor and marginalized in…
November 5 and 6 Lord Jesus, we pray for Pope Francis. May he be strengthened for the work you have called him to do, and through the work of the synod may church leaders be inspired to welcome everyone. Lord Jesus, during Black Catholic History month guide your church to look for you in all people.…
October 29 and 30, 2022 Omnipotent One, you cherish the least of your creation. Open the eyes of our church leaders to cherish the contributions of the church’s member body, especially the Black and LGBT+ communities. Merciful One, bestow your compassion upon the lowly among us – those who have little resources and who struggle…
Petitions for the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 22-23, 2022 Lord, grant that we might see ourselves as others see us. Let us not boast of our accomplishments, but rather show humility for our deficiencies. We pray for an end to violence caused by guns in the hands of young people. Guide our government…
Petitions for the Twenty-ninth Sunday in OrdinaryTime October 15-16, 2022 Almighty God, you held the Israelites up in battle with their enemies. Hold our leaders up as they encounter battles with lies and misinformation. Lord, You listen to those who come to You with requests for help in everyday worries. Guide us in Your wisdom…
General Intercessions 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time–Oct. 8–9, 2022 Everlasting Father, we celebrate the Most Holy Rosary this October. Let us hold all mothers and mother figures close to our hearts, as we draw nearer to our Holy Mother Mary. Holy One, we pray for all countries that face turmoil, especially Russia and Ukraine. Guide leaders…
General Intercessions 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time–Oct. 1–2, 2022 High Priest, in this time of Synodality listening and discerning, soften the hearts of our church leaders. Help them to listen and hear the cries and needs of the church as a whole. O Savior of the World, we pray for all those who are suffering because…
General Intercessions 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time–Sept. 17–18, 2022 O Teacher, this Hispanic Heritage Month, bless the latinx people who are an integral part of this nation. Teach us, to be more tolerant and inclusive, as we celebrate this rich cultural heritage. O Prophet of the World, protect the voting and civil rights of all peoples, but…