Lord Jesus - you call us to justice.
Christ Jesus - you call us to the one true faith.
Lord Jesus - you are seated at the right hand of the Father.
We unite our prayers with the prays of Padre Pio today, presenting our prayers to our heavenly Father.
1. We pray for all members of the Church: that our profession of Jesus as the Christ may be manifest through laying down our lives in service for others.
2. We pray for an increase of vocations to the priesthood, the diaconate, lay vocations in the Church and religious life, especially in our diocese: that young people will be open to the Holy Spirit’s call for discernment, and that parents and mentors will encourage them to consider these paths.
3. We pray for all in a position of power and influence: that they may be concerned in an effective way for the life and dignity of each human being under their care.
4. We pray in thanksgiving for first responders, military personnel, chaplains, and all others who provide care in emergency situations; and for the repose of the souls who have lost their life doing this courageous work.
5. We pray for the gift of faith that expresses itself in good works: that the poor, the sick, the imprisoned and the grieving may be relieved through our loving deeds.
6. We pray for the the faithful departed: that God may free their souls from death and bring them into his presence.
We present these prayers through your Son Jesus Christ our Lord forever and ever. AMEN.
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