Take a moment to quiet yourselves in preparation for community prayer.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
God, we ask that You open our hearts as we pray for the needs of our community. Our response will be, “Compassionate God, Hear Us.”
For those who cannot receive a good education, that they may learn of God’s glory. We pray to the Lord, Compassionate God, Hear Us.
For those who feel alone when surrounded by others, may God’s presence fill them with comfort. We pray to the Lord, Compassionate God, Hear Us.
For those suffering from mental illnesses, that God may heal their souls. We pray to the Lord, Compassionate God, Hear Us.
For the First Responders who protect our community, that God may protect them. We pray to the Lord, Compassionate God, Hear Us.
For the doctors and nurses who keep our community healthy, that God may keep their souls healthy. We pray to the Lord, Compassionate God, Hear Us.
For the faculty and staff at SJA, that God may bring them to minister to each of us every day. We pray to the Lord, Compassionate God, Hear Us.
For these intentions and the ones, we hold silently in our hearts.
We pray to the Lord, Compassionate God, Hear Us.
Amen. St. Joseph, Pray for Us.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
