Monthly Prayer Intentions
Inspired by the teachings of Bishop Frederic Baraga
Pray Unceasingly.
“Dearly beloved children, be faithful in fulfilling this holy duty: God Almighty gives you twenty-four hours every day for your works and wants. And out of these twenty-four hours you cannot give a few minutes to God for the fulfilling a great duty?”
-Bishop Baraga’s First Pastoral Letter 1853
Prayer Intentions
April 1 – For peace in our country.
April 2 – For the Church to be united in charity and to grow in the image of Christ.
April 3 – For the conversion of hearts.
April 4 – For those being baptized or received into the Church at the Easter vigil.
April 5 – For a deeper appreciation for our identity as children of God.
April 6 – For all teachers. Bishop Baraga believed education was one of the greatest gifts. By the age of 16 he was fluent in 6 languages!
April 7 – For those in nursing homes. May they feel peace and love.
April 8 – For good weather. May all areas of heavy snow be protected from flooding.
April 9 – For the ability to forgive.
April 10 – For those struggling with finances.
April 11 – For those suffering from hearing impairments. “I was deaf again this morning, but not for long, thanks be to God!” -Bishop Baraga February 2, 1863
April 12 – For an increase devotion to the sacraments.
April 13 – For the poor that they may be treated respectfully. “Christ the Lord said that it is better to treat the poor hospitably than the rich.”-Bishop Baraga January 21, 1858
April 14 – For an increase in praying the rosary. Bishop Baraga had a strong devotion to the Blessed Mother. May she intercede for us all.
April 15 – For all expectant parents.
April 16 – For the unborn.
April 17 – For those who work in pregnancy centers.
April 18 – For wisdom and patience for us all. That we may see the face of Christ in all we encounter.
April 19 – For a world of peace and love. “If you make love the rule of your life, you will be happy” –Bishop Baraga.
April 20 – For college students.
April 21 – For all those traveling by any means, that they may be protected on their journey.
April 22 – For construction workers, especially those in high-risk jobs such as road construction.
April 23 – For farmers. Bishop Baraga believed families needed “homesteads” to develop in order to care for their families.
April 24 – For the pope, cardinals, bishops, priests, deacons and consecrated men and women.
April 25 – For anyone struggling with a difficult decision. May they turn their eyes to the Lord for guidance.
April 26 – “Pray well especially on Sundays; do not work then; and enter the church as often as people enter.” – Bishop Baraga
April 27 – For humility.
April 28 – For all children.
April 29 – For the gift of our faith.
April 30 – For writers and educators.
