Prayers, Prayer Requests

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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
Alicia Gilmore RIP
Intentions of Mary Ellen and Michael
Cardinal Zen who has breathing problems
Jo's intentions
For James' family member, who is ill
Hedy Fletcher's intentions
Magdalene Thérèse, OCDS, intentions
For all priests in Nigeria suffering greatl