"There is a boy here who has five barley loaves and two fish; but what good are these for so many?" John 6:9
+ We join our hearts in prayer for a greater respect for human life from conception to natural death.
+ We pray for the triumph of peace in the Middle East, Ukraine, Russia, and Haiti.
+ We pray for the overcoming of violence and hateful divisions within our nation.
+ We pray for refugees and all who are fleeing violence. + We pray for those whose lives are overwhelmed by storms and disasters.
+ We pray for the eradication of antisemitism both in our nation and throughout the world.
+ We pray for an increase of vocations to the priesthood and religious life.
+ We pray for those serving in the military both here at home and abroad. + We pray that those weakened by illness or pain be strengthened by the pastoral care of the Christian Community. (Pope Francis' Prayer Intention for the month of July.)
+ We pray for Christians who are being persecuted for their faith, especially in China, Nigeria, and the Middle East.
+ We pray for those struggling with addictions.
+ We pray for all for whom rest and vacation will not be a possibility during the summer months.
+ We pray for all who are sick, hospitalized, or recovering from injury, illness, or surgery, especially Father Thirb Millott.
+ We pray for all who are mourning the loss of someone they love.