Our Lady of Hope Sebastian Rale, S.J. Prayer Circle
St. Ignatius said we should work as though it all depends on us and pray as though it all depends on God. I hope these Prayer Circle intentions can be an expression of our awareness of our need for God’s grace. Praying for our parish and world is an important ministry and one that some of us who are not able, because of time, health or other limits, to be active in other ways. Thank you for your prayers for our parish, our school, and the world. Fr. Paul, S.J.
We pray:
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- For the spiritual health, vitality, and financial support of Our Lady of Hope Parish and St. Brigid School.
- Pope Francis’ Monthly Prayer Intention for December: For volunteer not-for-profit organizations – We pray that volunteer non-profit organizations committed to human development find people dedicated to the common good and ceaselessly seek out new paths to international cooperation.
- Lord we ask your blessing on those for whom Christmas will be difficult this year: those struggling to pay bills and feed their families, and those for whom Christmas is always difficult: the homeless, those whose life situation has separated them from friends or family, or their home church, victims of war and violence. As you bless them, Lord, bless us with insight into ways we can be helpful to these our brothers and sisters and welcoming to those who need a safe community and church.
Amen.