We will also be thinking of your school and hopefully the children will be making St Brigid crosses on the day and hanging them on the walls at home during the rest of the year. 3 0 obj Thank you for the prayers. Will truly appreciate! 15 Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his faithful ones. Practice Room cally marked as spam. O Jesu, Lord!Unclean I am, but cleanse me in thy blood;Of which a single drop, for sinners spilt,Can purge the entire world from all its guilt. Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion For the faithful response of all men and women called to follow Christ and His passion more closely through a vocation to the priesthood or consecrated life, we pray to the Lord. These prayers are very well written, they are reading the times we live in very well and, unlike other sites, offering a response that is free of polemics and had a strong sense of what church really is. Blessings from Trinidad and Tobago. 1:00 p.m. (Mass in Spanish), 1501 East County Rd. German language versions also available. Help us to know that you are with both them and us. And if you truly need a special prayer related to an immediate situation, Maria, remember that the Holy Spirit is equally close to all of us all the time so just pray directly to the Holy Spirit, who will help you put words of your own to the need that you see. I just found this site just love the prayers of the faithful, would be good if we remember the sick as well as the departed, especially the departed MissionariesGod bless keep up the great work. That the Church may be renewed through the healing and forgiving power of Christ's Blood. I came across them by chance. Our resources are as yet too limited. When I have questions, I turn to the many Catholic websites online but I get different answers and even different quotes from verses in the Bible. Franciscan Friars Conventual. Christmas. verify your identity. Copyright 2010-2022 The Moravian Church in America IBOC. St Brigid is, after St Patrick, our most revered Irish saint and we will certainly be honouring her with special prayers on her Feast Day, February 1st. Palm Sunday, also called Passion Sunday, in the Christian tradition, the first day of Holy Week and the Sunday before Easter, commemorating Jesus Christ's triumphal entry into Jerusalem. We fly to your protection, O Holy Mother of God. O Godhead hid, devoutly I adore Thee,Who truly art within the forms before me;To Thee my heart I bow with bended knee,As failing quite in contemplating Thee. Praise the Lord! Let us pray for people who weary under the weight of their cross. I believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God, Response: Lord, hear our prayer 4. Amen. God bless. I am In Jamaica, The comments here are very positive and richly deserved. (From the Moravian Book of Worship, the Liturgy for Creation, page 29. Faith Formation Event May we harken to the pain that pierces the darkness. Ash Wednesday Reflection. As per next Sunday reading LK2:22-40 Jesus is presented in the temple. Perhaps, because our previous target was Friday, you did not notice this change. O loving Pelican! Lent 1. We pray to the Lord R. Lord, hear our prayer. Today we see him enter Jerusalem on a donkey, as the cheering crowd joyfully proclaims Hosanna, waving palm branches. We try as far as possible to be immediate. (pause) Lord in your mercy Many thanks, Jacob. As Pope Francis tells us the truth is a person who makes His home with us, not trapped in text on the page. Grant to your faithful people pardon and peace that we may be cleansed from our sins and serve you with a quiet mind, through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Learn how your comment data is processed. Gaelic). <> We pray to the Lord R. Lord, hear our prayer. Palm Sunday is a moveable feast, meaning the date changes every year based on the liturgical calendar. Introduction (by the Presider) Brothers and sisters, let us pray to God who saves us. When we were originally devising this weeks prayers, we were using a missalette which contained the Gospel reading from Matt 5; 1 12, the Beatitudes. i look forward to using the prayers of the faithful especially the first prayer as it relates to that particular Sundays readings and in certain cases insert what ever is applicable to the current situations/circumstances that is faced in our beloved country, Fiji but otherwise, good job and i must congratulate you and thank you so much for sharing on a weekly basis not only for use in Ireland but also other parts of the world. Amen, THE ABOVE PRAYERS ARE FOR SUNDAY, APRIL 30, 2023 FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER GOOD SHEPHERD SUNDAY DAY OF PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS, SUNDAY MAY 7, 2023 FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER. Because Catholicism is a world-wide church there are variations in English language Catholic websites, while the Bible has gone through different translations into English since print was invented. Amen. As we rejoice and are assured by the words of your Beloved Son, who has committed to be our Good Shepherd, we come to you Father with hope and confidence that you will hear our prayers. as you did at Cana of Galilee, Im so grateful for this prayers of the faithful page,it reflects more on the gospel,and helps me prepare for mass in time,and helps me understand the gospel,thanks for helping in with your page. 42Burnsville, MN 55306, For a holy week of peace in those places where there is violence, we pray , For a holy week of unity among all Christians, we pray , For a holy week for those without homes, without jobs, without a means to provide for their loved ones, we pray , For those who will receive the sacraments of initiation at Easter and be received into the church, and for this community as we enter these holy days together, we pray , For a holy week for those who are ill and have asked for our prayers especially. It will not be possible Sr. Gloria can find this link Together, we follow you to the dark hour May the Holy Spirit continue to inspire you who have been given the gift to put into words what many of us find to be truly a challenge. May God inspire the writer more so that Christians benefit from that gift of writing. I use the prayers of the faithful from this site often. ;i=B,$LaTT:a1|1H%c]/Y1_,/M+A0u%RQIwz.QxvnL@;!\Dtm5]%x\6G,3K+@c;lh~wR:1&M]Qx$'|U4@U 3;$^/XB4Na'>xzOWxdI7v >a,xl5!; q_lUP~J&?R bfU$V26 Z.*q/GUG^obb'c .]dH!'i!B*d=d9225MArU=d@B17$QI;o!ESJ*3eb!U"vYm#Os_l6tX$g Give us the grace to follow in the same way. A - Gracious God, in the humility of Jesus we see a true picture of your glory: not overwhelming, but inviting; not overpowering, but serving. This is really helpful for my spiritual growth. Confession of Sin Penitential Rite: As we begin, let us remember the love God shows us in Jesus, as we call to mind our sins: (pause) Lord Jesus, you came to reconcile us to one another and to the Father. I have started to send the Prayers of the Faithful to our priest and he has used them a significant improvement! Good Shepherd Parish, Andover, NJ, USA % Eucharistic Prayer 2. link to prayers. Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window), Prayers of the Faithful Third Sunday of Easter 23 April 2023. Liturgy for Palm Sunday. And may be blest thy glory in beholding. Lenten Reflection. Take a look at the site now and see if we have met satisfactorily with your request. 4 Then I called on the name of the Lord: O Lord, I pray, save my life! Lord in your love Hear our prayer Loving God, On the cross as Jesus died, your love was glorified. Thanks for your prayers. we are at the Church where we got married at the Phil. Well I do really appreciate your Ministry. Used by permission from the Moravian Interprovincial Board of Communication.). Risen Light Music List It helps me a lot for the Sunday English mass here in India. Care for Creation May we hear the echoes of those who speak only of their abandonment. Senior Adults I fear that we cannot yet do that, Aldo. We pray to the Lord. Amen. 1 0 obj Penitential Rite is then omitted. Ann, To achieve this, the ultimate approach would be to prepare the prayers early on the Sunday morning or late Saturday night. Thank you so much! Your email address will not be published. Pray for me the veil has been lifted on the global lawsuit and attachments, constitutionally and religiously so Im in fully fossil fuel industry view. Peace mattered to Jesus. February 2nd, however, each year marks the Presentation of the Lord in the Temple. Open our minds to understand that all your children are brothers and sisters in the same human family. Care for Creation My brothers and sisters in Christ, as we enter this Holy Week, let us pray for our world and ourselves, asking God for what we need to make a holy difference. The prayer originates with St Alphonsus Liguori, one of the Churchs most distinguished theologians and we considered it safe to go along with him until he was proven to be in error. %PDF-1.5 in Ireland and across the world. Liturgical Suggestions The blessing of palms and procession precedes the main Mass: texts in Roman missal, page 132. It is right to give our thanks and praise. I blithely agreed without thinking too much of it. Its a great way to keep teenagers involved in the church. For family members who carry burdens of emotional pain, especially the weight of depression and loneliness, that they may find healing and live with a . B{}DVM^7$3>3cpP?C7/o|rrVr \J0zj!W=G2Mn',CQ May God inspire the writer more so that Christians benefit from that gift of writing. x\o6AY?$J$^>F6];3PjtIw9$g~$%W?_&+>{"{WTtT/_Uf*/U*/tWl{/YhQ2U/{.Y.3mp#OwLA'V56TGlMRyaTT[{2|Y-] 19 in the courts of the house of the Lord, in your midst, O Jerusalem. And wishing all who weekly check in to our prayers a Holy and Happy Christmas.. Forgive us our sins as we can honestly confess them to you. 15 Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his faithful ones. Where are you based? thank you for the topical prayers of the faithful. May Holy Week bring us consolation in the face of death. Together, well cross this river. You, Our Refuge and our Hope, know what we need. 2 Because he inclined his ear to me, therefore I will call on him as long as I live. Noel. God Bless your work. This is a very useful material. Amen. (Pause) We pray to the Lord. We want to wait until Fridays to be as relevant as possible for the weekend Masses. I love this site, which I have only just discovered, but would request that you add the Celebrants opening and closing prayer too! Parish Secretary. You have loosed my bonds. Thank you for your explanation and being kind enough to add more intentions. These events are also the focus of this and every Sunday celebration. Prayer of the Faithful. God speaks to us through the inspiration of scripture, so approach the opportunity to read the texts as a privilege, eagerly anticipating what might be conveyed to you today. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. For it is the glory of God that we should recognize him as Father, the true God. Amen. photo gallery A collection of suggested prayers of the faithful. over various threads will not be published. Teens I share my spirit and ma in theology at local parish; but am a prayerful hermit. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. . Many blessings, Lulu, on you, your spouse and your whole family. Sean, it shouldnt surprise us that bishops and priests are currently saying that Act of Spiritual Communion without reflecting on its theological implications. Give wisdom to policymakers, Prayer: Loving and merciful Father, As we embrace the cross with it passion and suffering in imitation of your beloved Son we entrust to you our lives and our needs, with the hope that you will hear our prayers and give us the hope we need as we wait for the glorious resurrection. http://www.adelaide.catholic.org.au/our-faith/daily-intercessions. and deliver us from every danger, O glorious and blessed Virgin. This Palm Sunday, let us embrace the unexpected entrance of our Savior, Jesus. Covid-19 Do not despise our pleas we who are put to the test We entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick. PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL PALM SUNDAY [YEAR C] Celebrant: In the name of Jesus, who accepted death on the Cross for our salvation, let us offer our petitions to the Father. 3 0 obj Prayers of the Faithful: Palm Sunday March 24 & 25, 2018. It will be helpful for me to always prepare my bidding prayers to read at Church. who shows us our need for God, Thank you so much for your prayers I live in Sydney , regularly attend mass but also like to refer and pray before retiring each night. Thank you, I am from Sri Lanka. We are grateful for this tribute, Thomas, but dont have the resources to compile and maintain a mailing list. Be close to those who are concerned for their loved ones who are sick and who, in order to prevent the spread of the disease, cannot be close to them. They are always so relevant to what is going on in the world! Co Dublin Senior priest was accused of sexual misconduct, bishop quickly removed, and therefore declined my acceptance in a one sentence notice. No Gloria). Today we see him enter Jerusalem on a donkey, as the cheering crowd joyfully proclaims 'Hosanna', waving palm branches. I will never leave you nor forsake you (Heb 13:5). We make this prayer through Jesus Christ, Our Lord. Thank you very much Sen for your prompt editing. To you, who shine on our journey as a sign of salvation and hope do we entrust ourselves, O Clement, O Loving, O Sweet Virgin Mary. who showed compassion to the outcast, link to prayers. vulgarities, personalised insults, slanders or accusations shall be deleted. Covid-19 In this faith I will seek to live in harmony with God, with people everywhere, and with all of creation. Pax vobiscum. Regards anne. Do not attack the writer. Prayers of the Faithful Palm Sunday Celebrant: Let us pray that all of God's children may be gathered into the kingdom of salvation. 42Burnsville, MN 55306, For a holy week of healing, especially for those killed in the recent mass shooting in Denver, and in all places where there is violence, we pray , For a holy week of unity among all Christians, we pray , For a holy week for all who experience racism, marginalization, or discrimination: that God heal their spirits, protect them from harm, and lead us all to new ways of compassion and justice, we pray , For those who will receive the sacraments of initiation at Easter and be received into the church, and for this community as we enter these holy days together, we pray . Make us strong in faith, persevering in service, constant in prayer. <> Plead with your divine Son, as you did at Cana, so that the families of the sick and the victims be comforted, and their hearts be opened to confidence and trust. stream The 2023Moravian Daily Textsare in stock and now available at a 15% discount! He came to bring us Peace.. Prayer & Worship Bible Issues & Action News Resources General Prayers of the Faithful Topic Natural Family Planning Office/Committee Laity, Marriage, Family Life, & Youth Year Published 2022 Language English Prayers of the Faithful Prayers of the Faithful See more resources by category: Prayer This website uses cookies. It is wonderful to hear that the ACI Prayers of the Faithful are being used by your community in South Sudan. skill to healthcare professionals and researchers, In Thee my hope, in Thee my love to store. Language does matter. Thank you so much to the writers of these prayers. Like homilies keep you comments as short as possible; continued repetitions of a point 17 I will offer to you a thanksgiving sacrifice and call on the name of the Lord. Thank you for these wonderful prayers! Let us pray to the Lord. An Opening Comment for Sunday's Mass, short introductions to the readings and sample Prayers of the Faithful are provided to help the hard-pressed presider (with page numbers given to help find the way around the new Missal); this page can be printed out and read from by the presider at the altar. There is as yet no archive for our Prayers of the Faithful, but your query prompts us to look into that possibility. Almighty and Allloving God, #|jH$$S8\ jJl5]UiTF"TJ b2mE?C3"\9j,l-ul*R--B5RW2 pzY|"P:Px/at*+T;VcEr6(`=6% 6xa 0 dJ9 t]qI|xm) Prayers for you all this time of year. %PDF-1.5 Normal service has now been resumed. <>/ExtGState<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> (email will not be published). That those who have died with faith in Christ may be raised from the darkness of death to the light of . 13 I will lift up the cup of salvation and call on the name of the Lord, Youth Ministry, 9:00 a.m. Prayers of the Faithful: Palm Sunday - April 9 & 10, 2022 Presider: My brothers and sisters in Christ, as we enter this Holy Week, let us pray for our world and ourselves, asking God for what we need to make a holy difference. photo gallery --IF COLLECT PRAYER. Dont suppose that you need to master all the long unfamiliar words either. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. We seek refuge under your protection, O Holy Mother of God. Thank you! Do you not know that you are Gods temple and that Gods Spirit dwells in you? 1 Corinthians 3:16 We pray for the wisdom, strength and perseverance to live by His commandments and earn the rewards which He has so generously promised us. I cannot find your old Prayer of the Faithful archive. Prayer over the people page 146(preceded by Bow down for the blessing and followed by: And may the blessing of Almighty God) Songs: All Glory Praise and Honour; Jesus Remember Me (Taiz); Hail Redeemer, King Divine. Response: And fill us with courage that we might seek to heal wounds, build bridges, forgive and be forgiven, and establish peace and equality for all in our communities. Thanks. Ar maidin mhaith Sean o Naomh Josephs i Toronto, go mbeadh an dillis agat don Domhnach Pentecost seo chugaill sa ghaeilge. uom&&_>O)}\a{7#J-Yb=zFG )yMyx7)m2;qh`vw#@0Z5!UHva|Qm)oPk]Epnlbbt&(CHq-k&z8/{gVhU3MuH7Og#|fyS6x?8dzg=c5]K}XWUB>UVU*l e'5O It is associated in many churches with the blessing and procession of palms (leaves of the date palm or twigs from locally available trees). You have redeemed us by love. I am so delighted that I have found your site. Event At Mass we are identifying, through the ancient Israelite and Jewish concept of being present through remembering, with Christs original sacrifice, not offering a new sacrifice. Thank you and God bless. MINISTER OF THE WORD In today's gospel, Jesus's first message to the frightened apostles is one of peace "Peace be with you". For our own needs, which we remember now in silence: Your comment must include your full name, and email. Racial Justice Comfort those who are distraught and mourn their loved ones who have died, and at times are buried in a way that grieves them deeply. PRAYERS UPDATED EACH THURSDAY AFTERNOON FOR THE FOLLOWING SUNDAY, SUNDAY ,APRIL 30, 2023 FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER. Products link to prayers. Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, the climax of Jesus' mission. Volunteer Opportunity I use it every week in our Church and I find them very inspirational and extremely helpful. Music Ministry Schedules <> MASS READINGS. All of your efforts and goodwill help the rest of us connect and hover together, so to speak, in Gods flock. Lent 2. Discovered your site as a fall back from our usual source, and found your prayers very meaningful and relevant. Brevity. Its exactly where a social activist wants to be this time of year. Strengthen our resolve to make amends for past injustices and to right the wrongs of history. (note: postponed from 2022), July 2-11, 2023 And Happy Easter to you all in St Gabriels Mission Station. the heart of the Paschal Mystery, we turn to God with our prayers: READER: For Francis our pope and Declan our bishop, that they may lead us into a greater understanding of the passion and death of the Lord. Preface of Palm Sunday, page 145. All Masses: Opening Prayer, page 143. . 2 Chronicles 30:18-19 NIV, Jesus said, I have come to call not the righteous but sinners. Mark 2:17. We pray to the Lord. We hope to be in a position to do this each week from now on. Young Adults Thank you for what this day stands for - the beginning of Holy Week, the start of the journey towards the power of the cross, the victory of the Resurrection, and the rich truth that Jesus truly is . Kind regards, I remember one time when mothers in our local community took the liturgy, I search for faithful prayers because I will take it on that sunday. June 22-25, 2023 May we journey with those whose lives bore much pain and suffering. We hope it isnt too great an inconvenience to come to this prayer page. Prison Ministry Thank you for delightful prayers, short but very impact full. Spiritual. into a deeper understanding of the Passion and Death of the Lord. Keep us always on the path that leads to you. LInk to prayers. Teens In our Prayers of the Faithful each week, we try to reflect the readings of the particular Sunday or Feast Day and relate them to the message which we see Jesus sending us. ine. it has enhanced my growth, spiritually. endobj 11:00 a.m. Beannacht D oraibh. When we pray to the Father, we are in communion with him and with his Son, Jesus Christ. who lives the life and love of Jesus Christ through us. Wow! PRIEST: In the suffering and death of Christ we see God's boundless love for us, so with confidence we pray: READER: For Francis our Pope and Declan our Bishop, that they may lead us . May God Bless you and your community. Mercifully they have reopened but celebrations will remain limited. Palm Sunday marks the first day of Holy Week; in Western Christianity, this is . I am one of those people who enjoy the content of the prayers, and as one of the leaders in our Small Catholic Community in Lilongwe, Malawi, we adopt them for use when our community is leading in liturgy. May God and the Holy Spirit bless you and all your family on this Pentecost Sunday. You may be This we ask in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord May the good Lord bless you to continue the good work you are doing for his church and for his people. PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD: 9TH/10TH APRIL 2022 Priest: God's love never ceases, His mercy never comes to an end; let us raise our prayers and petitions to Him. May you be blessed more and more. The present clericalist usage of having a single celebrant named undermines the reality that Thank You so much. for those who suffer from the Coronavirus Covid19 Let us pray for the grace to hear more clearly the voice of Jesus in our daily lives, so that we too can come to the Father through Him. Copyright 2022 - St James The Apostle Parish - Hoppers Crossing North, By subscribing you agree to receive our bulletin emails and agree with our, Please check out our Faith Resources page, Sacramental Registration Reconciliation (Confession), Sacramental Registration Eucharist (Holy Communion), Prayer for the Beatification of our Founder, Servant of God Joseph De Piro reflections from his life and writings; 5th Sunday of Easter Year A, Recent Parish-Wide Email Issues Ongoing, Good Shepherd Sunday Appeal Supporting Seminarians, Applying for Working with Children Checks (WWCC) and National Police Checks (NPC), Bulletin 30th April 4th Sunday of Easter, Bulletin 23rd April 3rd Sunday of Easter. April 10, 2022 (Readings on USCCB website) . Change). May God bless. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. If any reader can enlighten us on this, we would be delighted to pass on the information. Greetings from Holy Cross Catholic Church Nicosia, Cyprus. Lift up your hearts. Thank you for your good wishes and we appreciate you taking the time to contact us. May the Holy Spirit continue to inspire you who have been given the gift to put into words what many of us find to be truly a challenge. The priests and deacons wear red vestments for Mass. Prayers for Palm Sunday and Holy Week (April 10-16, 2022) (Portions of this prayer are adapted from the Palm Sunday Liturgy in the Moravian Book of Worship) We read the watchword for the week: The Lord is my strength and my might; he has become my salvation. Amen. 2023 Moravian Day of Service. Music Ministry stream sister parish Ii'S[5&/ lZ\wj{+i(gse]2WC This year, both coincidentally fall on the same day and while normally the Sunday of Ordinary Time would take precedence, we have noted that in some dioceses this year the gospel readings being used are those of the Presentation, while in others it is the Beatitudes. For the Church: may we commend our lives to God each day and be renewed in spirit by Gods faithful presence as we live our vocations as single, married, religious, deacons and priests, For the grace of humility: may we allow God to empty us of selfish desires and the need to control so that God can raise us to a fuller life, : may they recognize in Jesus, the King of the Jews, the model for leadership and follow the example of Jesus in serving those entrusted to their care, For all doctors, nurses and healthcare professionals: may they be permitted to function according to their conscience and may they experience Gods presence and abiding peace in these dark times. the Eucharist is a communal celebration, where ALL celebrate. I am a lector in my local church in Nairobi, Kenya and I now use them every time I am scheduled for readings. As we fear for the health and welfare of those that we love, Help us to know that this is your Church, and we simply have to be faithful to your call to us. You add thoughtfulness and contemplation to our Liturgy. The homily and intercessions are brief. Please share prayer of the faithful esp. Lent 5. endobj Volunteer Opportunity We recently discovered this website here in Ohio, USA, Thank you for your wonderful prayers. Sometimes, Lord, we doubt that we can truly have healed hearts, restored relationships, and forgiven, fruitful lives. O thou Memorial of our Lords own dying!O living Bread, to mortals life supplying!Make Thou my soul henceforth on Thee to live;Ever a taste of Heavenly sweetness give. Stay blessed and may the Holy Spirit continue to guide you. My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Blessed Sacrament. PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL Palm Sunday . Thanks & God bless. Environmental Concerns Committee 2023 Northern Province Synod, Prayer of the Faithful Passion/Palm Sunday 1/2 April 2023 We pray for communities shattered by natural disasters, including the millions left destitute by the floods in Pakistan last year, that they will receive the help they desperately need to rebuild their lives. God bless from Kathy, Thank you lectors. For a holy week for those who are ill and have asked for our prayers especially, Today we pray for our beloved dead including Bill Burge, Harriet Ficek, Patrick Haggerty, Leland Knutson, Gregory Gerlach, and Jan Wolf as well as those who have recently died. Blessed be the name of the Lord in whom we live, labor, and love. Liturgy is it correct? I love You above all things and I desire You in my soul. Now I struggle less with fixing lines and intentions for prayer of the faithful in my Church!! Will you speak out or keep a deadly silence, as the Irish Bishops Conference embarks on a year long vocations drive for the presbyteral ministry (exclusively male and celibate)? May we offer assistance to those whose lives are heavy with pain, illness, or despair. May we invite the dying and rising of Jesus into our hearts and be willing to be formed by our most profound aspects of faith. Marriage It is right, and a good and joyful thing, Make of us a new creation, ready and willing to serve you. I really appreciate all who prepare for us this wonderful gift. May they carry the crosses of the marginalized and bring the weary the comfort of Jesus Christ. <>>> Prayers of the Faithful - Palm Sunday, Year A 2nd April 2023 We pray for the Church as we enter into Holy Week - may we strive to live like and imitate Christ, and empty ourselves of worldly needs and desires so we can offer our lives in loving service to God and all we encounter. Thanks Tom, plz send more prayers so I can use for my Sunday prayer of the faithful in my church like for the leaders in our country, for peace in our country, for the sick and homeless,for the Pope, bishop, priest. Palm Sunday.