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 September 2020:

Let us pray for that the planet's resources will not be plundered, but shared in a just and respectful manner. No to plundering; yes to sharing.

We are squeezing out the planet’s goods. Squeezing them out, as if the earth were an orange.
Countries and businesses from the global north have enriched themselves by exploiting the natural resources of the south, creating an “ecological debt.” Who is going to pay this debt?
In addition, this “ecological debt” is increased when multinationals do abroad what they would never be allowed to do in their own countries. It’s outrageous.
Today, not tomorrow; today, we have to take care of Creation responsibly.
Let us pray that the planet’s resources will not be plundered, but shared in a just and respectful manner.
No to plundering; yes to sharing.

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

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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.