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07/12/2016

Today (Wednesday) We pray for:

1. We pray for the province and people of Cotabato.

2. For honest government officials working for the common good; for peaceful resolution of the long standing land dispute involving Moro clans and for peace between the MNLF and M**F

3. For those who speak for the lowly, the abused, the hungry, the abandoned, the little children, may our voices be one with those who echo the cry of the poor

4. For those in our community who are experiencing hunger and homelessness, may the Spirit guide us to reach out with generosity rather than judgement

5. For students and the teachers who teach them, may the Lord grant them enduring wisdom, enthusiasm and patience

02/12/2016

FRIDAY PRAYER INT.:
Today Dec 2 we pray for
1) the province and people of Davao Del Norte
2) for the peace process to continue and incidents of violence to decrease; for the success of the irrigation projects of the Dept of Agrarian Reform; for the successful completion of new infrastructure projects of the Dept of Public Works and Highways
3) for school children who are being bullied, may caring teachers and counsellors come to help them, may their families hear the cry for help
4) for those who serve in the Church as ministers of word and sacrament, may they bring all of humanity to the unity for which Christ lived
5) for all the children of God, may we never tire of thanking and praising the Father for the life he has given us.

29/11/2016

WEDNESDAY PRAYER INT.:
Today Nov 30, we pray
1) for the province and people of Bukidnon
2) for communities to respect the human rights and traditions of the Lumads; for cooperation between the palay farmers and the NFA; for coordination and consultation in the Bukidnon Tripartite Industrial Peace Council to ensure empowered workers, improving productivity and industrial peace
3) for the grace of sacrificial love, that we may be open to all the ways God calls us to lay down our lives in witness to the truth and in loving service of others
4) for our leaders, may they be inspired to be bringers of hope in all situations
5) Pope Francis said "God is proclaimed through the encounter between persons.. because the Lord is not an idea but a living person." May we live his message through simple testimony, by listening and welcoming.

29/11/2016

TUESDAY PRAYER INT.:
Today Nov 29 we pray
1) for the province and people of Misamis Occidental,
2) for the coconut industry to abide by the voluntary code of good practices to maintain industrial peace in the province; for rural workers to put to efficient use the livelihood assistance from DOLE; for better job opportunities for the unemployed and returning OFWs,
3) Pope Francis said "prayer is the primary work tool in our hands." May our faith and patience be strengthened by prayer, knowing God will accompany us and sustain us in all our needs,
4) for the grace to imitate Mary in her faith, that we may always come back to Jesus and be grateful for the many benefits we have received from his mercy,
5) for peace throughout the world, that those driven to terrorism and violence may find new ways to address their issues and work toward lasting justice for all.

18/11/2016

SATURDAY PRAYER INTENTIONS:
Today Nov 19 we pray
1) for the province and people of Biliran
2) for effective measures to protect endangered species like the Philippine Hawk Eagle, Crested Serpent Eagle endemic in the mountains of Tres Marias; for housing projects for those living in coastal areas; for more effective delivery of health services to distant barangays
3) for Christians around the world who are persecuted for the faith, may they be freed from fear and anxiety and strengthened in their courageous witness; may peace come to troubled lands
4) for the children who are abandoned or abused, may the water of life flowing from Jesus Christ protect them
5) without humility there can be no love, no holiness, no salvation. May God grant us grace to learn true humility, to acknowledge sins and shortcomings and so build community.

17/11/2016

1. We pray for the province and people of Southern Leyte.

2. For a fair living wage for workers and for protection of the environment - the cultivation of bamboo reefs that can revive marine life in the province, and for measures to stop illegal logging.

3. For those who are threatened by persecution, starvation and deadly violence because of their Christian faith, may they be strengthened by their faith in Jesus Christ and our solidarity with them.

4. Pope Francis said, "No family drops down from heaven perfectly formed." We pray for families to constantly grow and mature in the ability to love.

5. "Even if the life of a person has been a disaster, even if it is destroyed by vices, drugs, or anything else - God is in this person's life." With the Pope, we pray for the grace to seek God in every human life.

15/11/2016

WED. PRAYER INTENTIONS:
Today Nov 16 we pray
1) for the province and people of Northern Samar
2) for the success of the Supreme Court's program Justice on Wheels which aims to bring justice to the poor by providing on the spot fast and free dispute resolution services, and for more effective programs to address poverty in Northern Samar
3) Pope Francis said "You can't have a family without dreams. Once a family loses the ability to dream, children do not grow, love does not grow, life shrivels up and dies." We pray for the dreams of families, for the love between husband and wife and for the future of children.
4) We remember that St Peter denied Jesus three times, yet Jesus looked upon him only with love. We pray that we may never lose trust in the patience and mercy of God.
5) for communities suffering at the hands of prejudice, may the water of life flowing from Jesus Christ shield them.

13/11/2016

MONDAY PRAYER INTENTIONS:
Today Nov 14 we pray
1) for the province and people of Siquijor
2) for efficient management of the funds for agricultural development projects and for responsible development of the natural resources of Siquijor
3) for God's healing hand on nations scarred by injustice
4) for all the disillusioned who have not yet felt the glow of God's love, may our small deeds bring a spark of love to bring them nearer to God
5) for the sick members of our community, may they feel God's mercy on the closing of wounds, the curing of illness and broken bodies made whole.

12/11/2016

SATURDAY PRAYER INTENTIONS:
Today Nov 12 we pray
1) for the province and people of Cebu
2) for local government officials and the provincial police, that they may serve with integrity; and for economic opportunities to come to the disadvantaged in this rapidly growing province
3) for the women who make up a great percentage of human trafficking victims, for changes in societal attitudes that deny the equality and dignity of women
4) "Remember those in prison as if you were their fellow prisoners and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering." With compassion and empathy, we identify with our brothers and sisters and pray for God's consolation
5) for the grace to overcome apathy, the grace to respond and to get involved in the social and political realities of our world.

10/11/2016

THURSDAY PRAYER INTENTIONS:
1. Today we pray for the province and people of Negros Oriental.
2. For successful information drive targeted at barangays recently identified as geological hazards; for effective disaster and evacuation plans in the event of natural calamities, and for improved health services for dengue patients.
3. For our brothers and sisters persecuted for their faith, may they be blessed with perseverance and courage and become worthy imitators of Christ.
4. "When we listen to Jesus, we do not hear words of scorn or condemnation, but only words of love, and mercy". May we always remember that God understands us and waits for us, that he never tires of forgiving us.
5. To know God is to love thise by Him. May our lives and work be of service to our brothers.