Prayers, Prayer Requests

May 13th, 2016 (Updated Apr 27th, 2025)

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The Pope Video: April 2025 - Technology should benefit everyone
See: www.indcatholicnews.com/news/52066

Remember Me Memorial

St Paul's Cathedral is hosting the Remember Me Memorial - with pictures and messages of loved ones who have died in the UK from Covid-19. See: www.stpauls.co.uk/remember-me-memorial

Jonathan Roumie from The Chosen prays the Our Father in Aramaic - the language Jesus spoke: www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mWCVok38QQ

Hear the Our Father and Hail Mary in over 20 languages: www.indcatholicnews.com/news/44051

O Prince of Peace,

Once more we hear the guns of war,
Once more we see the faces
Of frightened children.
We pray for the people of Ukraine,
That they may be granted peace;
We pray for the people of Russia,
That they may demand peace;
We pray for our country,
That we may be a positive part
Of peace making in this world.
O Prince of Peace,
Lead us from this dark time
To a deeper understanding
Of the global human family,
So all may break bread together
In the secure embrace of peace.
Amen

Action Prayer - with JudyAnn Masters - 27 April 2025

Belief. Our readings for this Easter season weekend deal with belief via word, vision and/or miracles.

'You believe because you can see me. Happy are those who have not seen and yet believe.' What Jesus said to Thomas may sound a bit harsh, but Jesus is using Thomas as an example for future generations. Belief. We need "something" to help us obtain the faith to believe what is unseen, unknown. It could be the Word, visions or miracles etc., whatever it is, it becomes the conversion factor for Belief. In the end, Thomas didn't touch Jesus' wounds because he was filled with Jesus' presence. Each of us are called by name, just like Thomas and just like Thomas each of us will be filled, converted, in our own unique way. Our Action Prayer is a meditative prayer with Jesus. Relive your conversion factor. Inhale that moment, let it fill you again. If your moment is still to come, be open and ready to receive it according to God's plan. Either way, let your actions "speak" of conversion.

Justice and Peace Prayer

We pray that the spirit of Pope Francis's advocacies of synodality, acceptance of the Universal Church, stewardship of the planet, dignity for all, caring and protecting the weak, sick, disenfranchised, refugees etc. lives on within each of us spurring us to actively participate in universal justice and peace actions for generations to come...Amen

A Prayer of Thanksgiving for the life of Pope Francis from the Ignatian Solidarity Network

Loving God,
I am so grateful for
the life of your holy servant,
Pope Francis.

Through his witness,
I have seen the presence
of your love in all of creation,
both people and planet.

Through his words,
I have received your call
to be a person of love and compassion.

Through his actions,
I have received your inspiration
to be a person of solidarity
willing to stand with those on the margins.

I thank you, Dear Lord,
for the gift of Pope Francis.

Eternal rest grant
unto him, O Lord,
and let perpetual light
shine upon him.
May Pope Francis' soul
and all the souls
of the faithful departed,
through your mercy,
rest in peace.

Amen

PRAYER REQUESTS

Peace in Gaza, West Bank, Israel, Sudan, Ukraine, Russia, Yemen, Myanmar, Nigeria, DR Congo, Lebanon.

For the people of Gaza and Lebanon suffering more brutal attacks and famine. People on West Bank suffering more and more attacks, isolation, unemployment.

for

Pope Francis who is recovering from pneumonia.

Margaret undergoing chemo.

Gerry recovering from another operation on his back.

Graeme who is recovering from surgery.

Frank who is dealing with some health issues

Jeanne RIP Much loved wife, mother, sister.

Harvey Willgoose, RIP, his family and friends.

Margaret who undergoing tests in hospital. Praying that her cancer has not returned.

Judy have tests

Harry who died suddenly, aged 22.

Max who is suffering with terminal pancreatic cancer.

Bridie Walsh RIP

Julia Forsyth RIP

Margaret Smith RIP

For John and Joy who are both unwell, parents of Anita, Simon and Dominic.

Two friends who are not very well at the moment

Margaret Mizen recovering at home after surgery

Fr Petros who is suffering with malaria

For Bridie undergoing treatment for advanced lung cancer.

Prayers of gratitude for Ann and Ian, celebrating their 56th wedding anniversary.

We live in Sheltered Accommodation ( all having our own Flats) One of our Residents here, Helen, has just been diagnosed with breast cancer. Please pray that her 3 days in hospital will result in her receiving positive help.

Fr Laurence Freeman OSB undergoing treatment.

Bro Gustavo Gutierrez OP who is very unwell

Fr Fredrick Mabiri who was killed in a car accident in Zimbabwe on 16 September.

For Thomas who is recovering from an operation on his back soon, and all his family.

Julia Forsythe recovering from stroke.

For Halina recovering at home now after traffic accident

All those around the world affected by the storms, hurricanes, fires and floods.

My much-loved mother Joan - whose anniversary takes place today

Sister Margaret recovering from heart surgery

Anne Hammersley CP who died today. 27.07.2024

Sarah Pink RIP

Anna who has broken her spine in an accident

Una Kinnane, young wife and mother who has died of cancer.

Fr Eddie Woo RIP

Julia still recovering from stroke

Christine
John in hospital recovering from broken shoulder
Barbara, recovering from eye surgery..

For Isobel (mother of Fr David Stewart) RIP.

Aid workers killed in Gaza yesterday: Lalzawmi 'Zomi' Frankcom, Damian Sobol, Saifeddin Issam Ayad Abutaha, John Chapman, James Kirby, James (Jim) Henderson, Jacob Flickinger.

Nadia and all mothers and children and men in Gaza

Patsy Fuller, a dear friend who died in November 2019 - not forgotten.

Joanne, Linda and Paul recovering after a car accident .

Dear Leo RIP

For a speedy recovery for Fr Mario in Padua who has had a small operation on his heart.

Princess of Wales that she recovers fully from her illness

Fr Michael James Daley RIP

Fr Mark Whelehan CP RIP

King Charles for his speedy recovery

Aaron Bushnell RIP

Tyrone's mother
Nicholas' brother Dennis.

A just and healing resolution to Richard's situation at work
Fr Mark Whelehan CP who is unwell in hospital at this time.

Cindy Kent

Thiago's intentions

Peter Corley RIP

Harrison Rowe have child cancer treatment

Mohammed Smiry

David Hoyland RIP

Frank Caprio having treatment for pancreatic cancer

Sally, who is having treatment in hospital, Eva and Henry who have Covid.

Mary O'Brien who is ill in hospital

Fr Stuart Gullan-Steel RIP

Abigail's mother Mary, RIP

Fr Terry Murray RIP

Shane MacGowan RIP

Fr Goyo in a lot of pain

Charles RIP
Christine

Maria

Simon undergoing cancer treatment. And his family

Fr Timothy John O'Connor RIP

Fr Francis Kemsley, RIP

Fr Dominic McKenna RIP

David Clarke and family

Helen Clarke RIP

The People of Marrachesh affected by the earthquake

John Newell RIP and all his family

For the people of Maui

Charlotte Kirkham RIP

Martin O'Brien who is recovering from an operation

Charles C

For the intentions of Helen and Dave

For Liz who is unwell and her friends looking after her

Jane and Anthony

Colin McIntosh RIP

Emily recovering from surgery

Fr Mark Leenane RIP

Obey Shava.

Anthony. Marie and family. Peter, Sinead and family. Jackie and family. Gerry and family. Sean, Stephanie, Seana, Jackie and family. Alec. Fr Timothy, Fr Tony, Fr Timady, Paul.

Brian, Mary Fitzpatrick RIP. Rebecca Browne RIP. Caitira Osbourne RIP. Marie McBride RIP. Martin McCafferty RIP. Moya Aiken RIP. Billy and Josie Morgan RIP. Alec, Bridey Symmington RIP. Patricia Morgan RIP.

Martin Fitzpatrick

Father Bernard's intentions

Paschal's Mother

For Charlotte who is very unwell.

For Pope Francis recovering from surgery

Seowon Park's intentions

Those who are sick, undergoing treatment or surgery

Gerry, Judy, Jane, Katie Jenks, Anthony, Theresa, Dermot, Mary , Holly, Jan, Sr Anne

Claire RIP

Sister Dympna of St Joseph RIP
Francis Dalrymple Hamilton RIP
Maria Rosa Vuniivi RIP
Brother Francis RIP

Joan Roche RIP and her family

Fr John Craven RIP