“Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.” ~Mark 11: 24
The Pope’s Intentions: A Worldwide Call to Transform Our Prayer
The pope’s prayer intention for April 2024 for the role of women:
“We pray that the dignity and immense value of women be recognized in every culture, and for the end of discrimination that they experience in different parts of the world.”
Prayer Network for the Parish of Mary, Mother of Mercy
Please pray for Barb W. as she begins cancer treatments. (4/23)- Please pray for my daughter and grandsons to be held in light. (4/21)
- Please pray that Pina may rest in peace. (4/7)
- Please pray for Mason with heart issues. (3/31)
- Please pray for Michael, that his heart will be well. (3/31)
- Please pray for my brother Paul and Gabriel. (3/31)
- Please pray for Daniel in the Navy. (3/31)
- Please pray for our family as we process a move to the South. (3/31)
- Please pray for the lost workers on the bridge in Maryland. (3/31)
- Please pray for my mom, two Michaels, and two handicapped fathers and mothers. (3/31)
- Please pray for peace between Gaza and Israel. (3/31)
- Please pray for Sally who recently had her lower leg amputated due to gangrene. May she heal quickly and fully. (3/31)
- Please pray that Megan will have a speedy recovery following two cancer procedures. (3/24)
- Please pray for Kate as she continues her recovery from surgery. (3/24)
- Please pray for Marguerite, that she continue in good health. (3/17)
- Please pray for a parishioner recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. (3/6)
- Please pray for blessings and gratitude for Phil. (2/25).
- Please pray for Tony who continues to recover from a major stroke, brain surgery, and heart issues.
- Please pray for Darcy who continues to recover from radiation therapy for breast cancer.
- Please continue to pray that my sister Alanna will find peace.
- Please pray for Erin, that she may be reconciled and reconnected with her family.
- Please pray for Major William G. deployed in Kuwait
- Please pray for Jim D. who is recovering from cancer. May he have complete healing and may he and his family be comforted by God’s grace during this difficult time.
- Please pray for Randy whose cancer has returned. He also asks for prayers for his family at this difficult time.
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- Please pray for refugees of the world and their separated families.
- Please pray for anyone going through a tough time.
- Please continue to pray for Father Eugene and the Capuchins at Saint Clare Friary, that all will remain healthy.
- Please pray for all who are ill with COVID-19 and pray for a quick end to this virus. Pray for the repose of the souls of those who have died from COVID.
- Please pray for comfort for everyone who lost a loved one as a result of the 9/11 tragedy in NYC.
- Please pray for the health and well being of Pope Francis, Pope Benedict, Bishop Matano, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Rochester, and the Friars of the Province of St. Mary.
- Please pray for family and friends who have fallen away from their faith.
- Please pray for the men and women at Willard and pray for their families.
- Please pray the Lord will protect the unborn, marriage, and our religious freedom.
- Please pray for peace in the world and an end to violence.
- Please pray for family members in the service, for everyone on active duty in the military, and for all veterans.
- Please pray for areas affected by earthquakes, floods, fires, and natural disasters.
- Please pray for the safety of family and friends traveling.
- Please pray for people who are dealing with a serious illnesses.
- Please pray for Christians in the world being treated harshly because of their faith. Pray for those Christians who are in harms way and those who have lost their lives because of their faith.
- Please pray for all of out friends and family dealing with cancer and the treatments of the disease. May those who have had cancer in the past remain in remission.
- Please pray for family and friends who have had heart attacks and those who suffer from heart ailments.
- Please pray for all those addicted to alcohol, drugs, and all things preventing health in heart, mind, and body.
- Pray for the elderly and the sick of our parish.
- Please pray for the unborn.
- Please pray for special intentions that remain silent in people’s hearts.
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Please pray for the people listed above daily, either by visiting this page or reading the entries in the prayer book when you enter church. Include in your prayers all who are on our prayer lists, both past and present, and all those in need of our prayers, whether they are listed or not.
The above prayer list is for the parish community of Mary, Mother of Mercy. You may submit your prayer request by contacting the church (email: [email protected] or phone: 607-294-0064) to make a direct request for prayers.
Prayer of St. Gertrude:
Eternal Father, I offer Thee the Most Precious Blood of Thy Divine Son, Jesus, in union with the Masses said throughout the world today, for all the Holy Souls in Purgatory, for sinners every where, for sinners in the universal church, those in my own home and within my family. Amen.
Prayer for Maui:
Our Father in heaven, creator of all, we bow before you acknowledging our dependence on your wisdom, strength, and mercy. We ask that you send the Holy Spirit to fill your people in Maui with the hope and resolve they need to pick up the pieces and rebuild. We ask this knowing that you are aware of what we need and that you will do immeasurably more than we can ask or imagine. Please hear our prayers for the people of Maui and guide us in how best we can help them from afar during this difficult time.
Amen.August 2023
~ Prayer to Mary, Mother of Mercy ~
~ Prayer of Unity ~
~ Hail Holy Queen ~
~ Prayer from St. Patrick’s Lorica
~ Break Open the Tomb is a beautiful Easter prayer
St. Joseph’s Prayer:
O St. Joseph, whose protection is so great, so strong, so prompt before the throne of God, I place in you all my interest and desires.
O St. Joseph, do assist me by your powerful intercession, and obtain for me from your divine Son all spiritual blessings, through Jesus Christ, our Lord. So that, having engaged here below your heavenly power, I may offer my thanksgiving and homage to the most loving of Fathers.
O St. Joseph, I never weary of contemplating you, and Jesus asleep in your arms; I dare not approach while He reposes near your heart. Press Him close in my name and kiss His fine head for me and ask Him to return the kiss when I draw my dying breath.
St. Joseph, patron of departing souls, pray for me. Amen.
