Prayers of the faithful - feast of John Paul II - October 22

As we celebrate John Paul the 2nd today on his feast day, we unite our prayers together to our loving God. 

For all Church leaders, especially our Pope Francis and Bishop Joseph Kopacz, may they lead the Church in unity and courage in the spirit of Pope John Paul the 2nd. 

For all of our governmental leaders, for our upcoming elections in Mississippi this November, may the Lord lead us and guide us in choosing our elected officials

For all missionaries, for a missionary spirit in all of us, for great understanding and dialogue amongst the religions of the world. 

For our children, our youth and our families, for a strengthening of our faith and the way we reach out to others in our faith.  

For those who are struggling through life, for those who have recently been affected by brush fires and tornados, for healing and help for those who need it. 

For the spirit of Respect life month to last throughout the year, that our society may have a greater respect for life from the moment of conception to the moment of natural death.  

For the sick and shut-in and the repose of the souls of the faithful departed. 

Heavenly Father, as we unite our prayers with the prayers of Pope John Paul the 2nd, we present these prayers through your son Jesus Christ, our Lord for ever and ever.  AMEN.