2016 September Prayer Circle

Prayer Circle - September 2016 - Month of the Seven Sorrows of Our Lady

During the year of Our Lord 2016, our Church prays during the Year of Mercy to be merciful like the Father.

NOTE: at Beloved Disciple Eucharistic Catholic Church, Toronto
The petitions included in the Monthly Prayer Circle are placed on the Altar and included in the daily prayers at Divine Office, Rosary and Mass throughout the month.
Mondays: 5:00 pm Rosary followed by 5:30 pm Mass. Community dinner following Mass on the first Monday of each month.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament:  Sundays at 10:00 am with Matins-Lauds and 11:00 am Mass followed by Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament (No Exposition and Benediction during Advent and Lent).

Please join us in praying for the following intentions:

From Archbishop Roger O.F.A.:

• That our devotion to Our Lady of Sorrows during September may deepen our capacity for compassion in sharing the sorrows of others.
• In thanksgiving for the Ordination to the Priesthood of Sister Silvia, and the Ordination to Subdiaconate and Diaconate of  Friar Tomas in September, and in petition that the graces of Ordination may be granted them.
• In thanksgiving for a new catechumen in our Church and new Franciscan Postulant.
• In thanksgiving for a returning Franciscan.
• Four our Franciscan novice Rosa in Cuba.
• For generous benefactors to enable establishing our Church in Cameroon and Cuba.
• For Joel, for his healing and cure.
• For John G., for healing, fortitude and patience.
• For Sue, for successful treatment of cancer.
• For Mark, special intentions.
• For a special intention for a friend.
• For Sr. Silvia’s healing from a broken bone in her foot.
• For Fr. John A., for continued return to health.
• For Naomi, special intention.
• For all those who have asked for our prayers.
• For atonement of sins committed against aboriginal peoples, and for reconciliation.
• For the homeless and the poorly housed.
• For an end to violence against women.
• For meaningful, collaborative relationships leading to increased unity among autocephalous Catholic Churches’ bishops, clergy, religious and members.
• For all clergy, religious, seminarians and members of our Church, for an increase in Faith, Hope, and Charity.
• In thanksgiving for those who have attended Mass at Beloved Disciple in the past month.
• For all former members of our Church.
• For all who are suffering or in pain.
• For all persecuted Christians.
• For all humanitarian aid for all refugees displaced by conflict.
• For peace in all places of global conflict http://reliefweb.int/updates
• For the removal of land mines in areas of conflict.

From Mother Jean:

• For Francis Maria Salvato who is recovering from a triple heart attack.

From Deacon Silva, O.F.A.:

• For my Ordination to the Priesthood September 8, 2016.
• In thanksgiving for Abp. Roger’s preparation and encouragement for my ordination.
• For the US election this fall.
• In thanksgiving for donors who contributed to permitting our Churches in Cameroon to remain open.
• For all European nations during this time of social unrest and economic instability.
• For Cuba’s leaders and especially those involved in normalizing relations with the U.S.
• For Cuban-Americans that want to continue the embargo for personal gain that the Lord would touch their heart.
• For Cubans living in the island that each would encounter the living Christ.
• For all donors who are making my ministry in Cuba possible.
• For our ministry in Cuba to seniors without families.
• For Fred and our work together in Washington DC for the social and economic development of Cuba as well as for the Cuba Foundation.
• For Andy and our work together in Nova Scotia that we pray will bring financial resources to our Cuban ministry.
• For Alex that the Lord will continue to lead him in all his endeavors.
• For the Lord to open doors to new global donors for our work in Cuba and Cameroon.
• For continued time of spiritual discipline, prayer, time and strengthening of my inner spiritual life.
• For Mariela Castro Espin’s health.
• For my new Cuban friends especially Miguel, Jorge, Luis, Mary, Humberto, Lionel, Williams, Neysy, Ulises, Laura, Carlos, Idania (and family), and all other Cubans whom I’ve met on my various trips that have asked for prayers for special intentions.
• In thanksgiving for prayer support from many wonderful friends and colleagues.
• For Milagro’s health.
• For Violetta’s health and all her needs.
• For peace in the world.
• For the hungry, abandoned, rejected and ill.
• For my family- special intentions.
• For my friends around the globe who have asked for special prayers.
• For extended family, friends and colleagues who are experiencing illness.
• For our religious and clergy.

From Friar Francis Marie Veritas, O.F.A.:

• For all those newly married especially for Sam and Ian, that they would be blessed with a Holy marriage inspired through the example of the Holy Family and be open to the gift of Children.
• For discipline in all aspects of my life.
• For the continued guidance in the next step of my Vocation.
• For a stable career that will provide for my basic needs.
• For all those I have promised to pray for.
• For an end to Abortion and Euthanasia, that the sanctity of all human life will be respected from conception until natural death.

From Friar Tomás, O.F.A.:

• For my family in both England and Spain

From Pete:​

• In thanksgiving to St. Augustine for his continuing patronage, for continued support and guidance throughout my postulancy and seminary courses.
• In thanksgiving to Our Lady for continuing support and guidance.
• In thanksgiving to St. Francis of Assisi for the Rule and the model of his own life.
• For the repose of the soul of Father Jacques Hamel.
• For Father Bob Johnnenne and the continued success of Mission Sts. Bacchus and Sergius.
• For the monks of Norcia that they may be protected and assisted in rebuilding their monastery and basilica.
• For all my Franciscan brothers and sisters, especially Sister Silvia as she moves closer towards her ordination.

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