St. Ann's Prayer Intentions

Please keep the prayer intentions of our Holy Father, Pope Francis, and the communal intentions of St. Ann's Parish in your prayers.

Prayer Intention of Pope Francis for October:

We pray that every baptized person may be engaged in evangelizsation, available to the mission, by being witnesses of a life that has the flavor of the Gospel.

Pope Francis' previous video intentions may be found on the Pope Video website:

Video Transcript
IJesus asks us all, and you as well, to be missionary disciples. Are you ready?
It’s enough to be available to answer His call and to live united to the Lord in the most common daily things —work, meeting other people, our daily duties, the chance events of each day— allowing ourselves to be guided always by the Holy Spirit.
If Christ moves you, if you do things because Christ is guiding you, others will notice it easily.
And your testimony of life will inspire admiration, and admiration inspires others to ask themselves, “How is it possible for this person to be this way?,” “What is the source of the love with which this person treats everyone —the kindness and good humor?”
Let us remember that the mission is not proselytism; the mission is based on an encounter between people, on the testimony of men and women who say, “I know Jesus, and I’d like you to know Him too.”
Brothers and sisters, let us pray that every baptized person may be engaged in evangelization, available to the mission, by being witnesses of a life that has the flavour of the Gospel.

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St. Ann's Communal Prayers and Intentions

1.  For Pope Francis, Pope-Emeritus Benedict XVI, Bishop Zurek, Father Raef, and all priests and deacons ministering in the Diocese of Amarillo.

2.  For all the young people of our parish, that God will help them to grow and mature as faithful disciples of Christ.

3.  For all Christians who are persecuted or martyred for their faith, especially those in the Middle East.

4.  For an increase in vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life, especially among the young people of our parish family.

5.  For our country, that God will inspire us to work diligently for the common good and justice for all people.

6.  For all those who feel marginalized, alienated, or outcast in our society or in our Church.