As we of Saint Joseph’s Community move through prayer and are living and experiencing this fast-moving year, we pray:

• That those in our community suffering worry, pain and medical problems will be cured and have positive outcomes in returning to good health
• That those silently struggling mental health be gently guided through their ordeals with LOVE and constant reassurances.
• We pray for all our family members that have drifted away from their faith, that they will be reawakened to their faith again and rejoin us in worship and forgiveness.
• We pray for all those in our families who have sadly passed away from this world, that they are now comfortably cradled in the LOVING arms of OUR LORD.
• We pray for those who are separated and removed from their partners and children, we pray for their loss and loneliness caused by broken LOVE.
• We pray for Grandparents Week …. that all grandparents are guided wisely through the Holy Spirit to LOVE and care for their grandchildren.
• We pray for our teachers and students for the new beginning of this school term. We also pray for the Feast Days of Saint Mary Mackillop on 8th August – and the Feast Day of the Assumption of Our Lady on 15th August
• We pray for our governments that they will have wisdom and goodness in leading our people of Australia and the World.
• We pray to live and understand Fr John’s Purnell’s homily on the 5 points from Saint Matthew’s Gospel:
  • Do not be a Christian alone
  • Remember that Jesus is the Boss
  • Travel light
  • Do not be discouraged if you fail
  • Do not be afraid to tell the truth