SYNOD 2020
In this special week, as we lead up to the Celebration of the Archdiocesan Synod on Sunday, we are asked to say the following prayers each day….
Sunday June 13th
Today we pray for an end to the Covid 19 pandemic.
For all who have been bereaved.
For all who have lost their employment and face an uncertain future.
For all who work with the sick. For those who feel isolated and forgotten.
For our sisters and brothers around the world who need medical assistance and access to vaccines.
Monday June 14th
We pray for families and those who live alone.
For those who separated or estranged from those they love.
For those living with addiction and the consequences of addiction.
For those with poor health and those who care for them.
For families and individuals who live with poverty and debt. We pray for those who have had to leave their homes in search of a safe place to live.
Tuesday June 15th
We pray for all who work in our schools and colleges. For all those who work in our parishes.
For parents and grandparents as they seek to hand on their faith to their children.
For all who work to share the Good news of God’s mercy in the world today.
Wednesday June 16th
We pray for all those who live without faith.
We pray that God’s love will enlighten their hearts.
We ask God’s blessing on all of us as we try to share the message of the Gospel.
Thursday June 17th
We thank God for the beauty of the world in which we live.
We pray that, as a Global Community, we may look after our world.
We pray for those most at risk of the effects of climate change.
We pray for more action from all governments across th world to protect the environment.
We pray that we may all play our part in protecting our world.
Friday June 18th
We pray today for all those called to lead and minster in the Church.
We pray for an increase in vocations to the priesthood and religious life where they are most needed.
We pray that all members of God’s Church may live out their vocation with joy and hope.
Saturday June 19th
We pray for the guidance of the Holy Spirit for all members of the Synod.
We pray that God may grant us all the wisdom, understanding and courage we need to respond to the call of God.
We pray for all members of the Church, that we may commit ourselves to being open to god’s call to serve in our parishes, in our work and amongst our families and friends.
Sunday June 20th
Today we thank God for the work of our Archdiocesan Synod and for everyone who has played a part in this great moment of discernment.
We ask God to continue to guide us as we journey together as his Church.
We pray that when we hear the Lord’s invitation to follow him we will do so with faith in our lives, with hope in our hearts and with his love in everything we do.