Lord, we pray for an abundance of holiness in the entire Church. We ask for your blessing and mercy on us all, that we may truly be one Body in Christ.

Lord, we pray for all seminarians. For those whom you are calling to the priesthood, may they never doubt your will as they boldly follow you

Blessed Mother, we ask that you intercede for our priests ,so that they may always know the love that your mantle provides. By dying unto themselves, may they empty their hearts of all worldly desires and radiate the love of your Son, Jesus.

Lord, it is only through you that we are truly healed. May all victim-survivors of sexual abuse offer you their suffering, so that their hearts may be joined with yours.

Heavenly Father, bless the discernment process of Pope Francis and the bishops who are meeting in Rome this very day. May they emulate Jesus by radically and intentionally giving of themselves to heal the Church.

Dear Lord, we ask that you strengthen our Holy Father and bishops as they seek to restore trust in the Church, and renew those whose faith has been shaken by scandal.

Heavenly Father, as Pope Francis and bishops who head episcopal conferences begin their meeting in Rome, grant them wisdom, humility and courage as they discern your holy will.

Heavenly Father, we cry out to you today to heal those who are victim-survivors of abuse. May they know the depth of your healing love.

Join us 6:30 to 8:30 pm at PJ Whelihan's in Reading as Maggie Riggins explores the Spirituality of Saint Francis de Sales. Who is Saint Francis de Sales? What does he have to teach us about busyness, friendship, and faith in God? These questions and more will be discussed.

A group of Berks Catholic High School students has found a unique way to live their Catholic faith by providing service to others: acting as pallbearers at funerals.