For deeper faith; that we seek time to hear the voice of Jesus in prayer and in scripture, to know him and follow him wherever he leads us; we pray to the Lord.
For Pope Leo XIV; may Mary, Mother of the Church, and all the Apostles and Saints intercede for and inspire the successor of Peter; that he will humbly and courageously serve Christ and His Church, and faithfully shepherd his flock; we pray to the Lord.
For all mothers and for those who have shown us a mother’s love; that God will watch over them, bless them with every good gift, and fill their hearts with his peace and joy; we pray to the Lord.
For an end to hatred, resentment, destruction, and distrust, and malevolence of all kinds between all people; may the reign of the Prince of Peace descend on all affected by violence and war; we pray to the Lord.
For all who are ill and broken in spirit; and for all unable to hear Jesus in the noise of this world; that all will seek our Shepherd and listen for his voice to find comfort and courage, and healing and hope; we pray to the Lord.
For all who have gone before us, and for the parishioners of Our Lady of the Lake, Virginia McHugo, Anna McMahon, Mary Paquette, John Lattanzi, Bruce Pecor and John Christopher Heslin, whom we remember at this Mass; that all souls will be safe in the hands of Christ; we pray to the Lord.
For all service men and women, and especially those in harm’s way, and for their loved ones; and for the intentions in our Parish Book of Prayers and on our Prayer Line; and for all those prayers deep within our hearts, that are known to God alone; we pray to the Lord.