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For Pope Francis and for a deepening dependency of the Church upon his faith and upon his direction. We pray for his continued health and for
unity within the Church of our nation and our world. Let us pray to the Lord
For all priests, deacons, religious men and women, and laity of our Diocese of Machakos and St. Joseph’s Parish, who serve our church;
Almighty God, may call forth from our community individuals who are willing to commit themselves to religious life, let us pray to the Lord
For the family: We humbly implore you to grant your special graces to our families. May our homes be the shrines of peace, purity, love, labour
and faith. We pray to the Lord.
For spouses, that the sacramental grace of Matrimony may be a source of strength in the practice of virtue and holiness of life, let us pray to the
Lord…
For the sick: Bring healing to all in need. Invigorate those who are saddened or having difficulty. Restore life to the sick, the dying and the
grieving. Inspire the addicted and the destitute. Create life-giving pathways for all who are afflicted. We pray to the Lord
For the faithful departed: We pray in hope for our departed relatives and friends, and for all the dead known to you alone. In company with
Christ, who died and now lives, may they rejoice in your kingdom, where all our tears are wiped away, We pray to the Lord.