General Intercessions Easter Vigil April 11, 2020 As the Church keeps vigil throughout the world tonight, may our faith in the invincible light of Christ sustain us through any dark days ahead. As parishes keep vigil with those longing to celebrate their sacraments of initiation, may Diana, Freeman, Caitlin, Diane, and Chioma hold fast to…
General Intercessions Holy Thursday April 9, 2020 As we begin this Holy Triduum, let us pray for the Church throughout the world. Even though we cannot break bread together this year, may communities of faith be the real presence of God for one another. Let us pray for our Jewish brothers and sisters as they…
General Intercessions April 5, 2020 ~ Palm Sunday Let us lift up all worshipping communities during this coronavirus crisis: For outreach to those most in need, For pastoral support and spiritual guidance, For the ever-present reminder that we are One Human Family, we pray . . . Let us lift up those who are carrying…
GENERAL INTERCESSIONS / 5th SUNDAY IN LENT March 28-29, 2020 We pray that we can hear the voice of Jesus, calling to us to come out of the tomb within, compelling us to rise and go to Him. We pray that we, as a faith community, not forget those living on the margins during this…
GENERAL INTERCESSIONS / 4th SUNDAY IN LENT March 21-22, 2020 We pray that during this Lenten season we, along with our catechumens and candidates, can abandon the deeds of darkness and live according to the justice and truth of God through the light of Christ. We pray that we can look at others as God…
General Intercessions ~ February 1-2, 2020 Feast of the Presentation of the Lord 11:00 Mass add, “Let us pray . . . “ For the Church throughout the world: For the refiner’s fire that purifies and clarifies . . . For the willingness to do God’s work, whatever the cost: Sung or spoken response For…
Prayers of the FaithfulFirst Sunday of Lent February 29 – March 1, 2020 In his temptations, Jesus listened to and was led by the Holy Spirit. During this season of Lent may we open our hearts to the Spirit so that we may follow Jesus more faithfully and experience God’s amazing grace. We pray for…
GENERAL INTERCESSIONS / 2nd SUNDAY IN LENT March 7-8, 2020(11 Mass add: “Let Us Pray to the Lord”) Loving God, we pray that during this Lenten season we are renewed by the Spirit, returning to our first love, Jesus. Loving God, help us to better “listen to Him”, to listen to His Word, and to…
General Intercessions January 25-26, 2019 Let us pray for unity among Christian churches, respect among all faith traditions, and appreciation of the variety of Catholic spiritualities. May God’s light dispel the darkness of mistrust. Let us pray for Nelson Perez, the next Archbishop of Philadelphia. As he prepares to accept this awesome responsibility, May God’s…
General Intercessions January 18-19, 2020 ~ Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Let us pray for prophetic voices in the church today. May all who recognize the movement of God’s spirit share their vision with courage and clarity. As our nation prepares to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, may we grow in our ability to speak…