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 May 2021:

We pray that those in charge of finance will work with governments to regulate the financial sphere and protect citizens from its dangers.

Pope Francis' previous video intentions may be found here: http://popesprayerusa.net/category/pope-video/

The true economy, the one that creates work, is in crisis. How many people are now unemployed! — But the financial markets have never been as inflated as they are now.
How far away is the world of high finance from the lives of ordinary people!
If finance is unregulated, it becomes pure speculation driven by various monetary policies.
This situation is unsustainable. And it is dangerous.
So that the poor do not suffer painful consequences from this system, financial speculation must be carefully regulated.
Speculation. I want to underline that term.
May finance be a form of service, and an instrument to serve the people, and to care for our common home!
We still have time to begin a process of global change to practice a different kind of economy, one that is more just, more inclusive and sustainable —and leaves no one behind.
We can do this! And let us pray that those in charge of finance will work with governments to regulate financial markets and protect citizens from its dangers.

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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, our outcast in our society or in our Church.