Dear Franciscans,
We ask you to please pray a minimum of one decade of the Rosary/Franciscan Crown every day, perpetually, “for the intentions of the Secular Franciscan Order in Australia.”
Listed below are the details of the intentions you will be praying for. New intentions will be included as they are received.
July-August 2026 Intentions
Intention received from: Tony
Intention Subject: For the conversion and baptism of Angus and his family
Date Received: 11 June, 2024
ONGOING INTENTION
Intention received from: Tony
Intention Subject: Conversion of my family
Details of Intention: For the conversion of my sisters, Julia and Kristina, and their families. Also for many holy graces and blessings on my mum Ana.
Date Received: 11 June, 2024
ONGOING INTENTION
Intention received from: Caterina
Intention Subject: Ongoing prayers for my brother
Details of Intention: Spiritual healing & other serious private matters
Date Received: 12 June, 2024
ONGOING INTENTION
Intention received from: Elizabeth
Intention Subject: Holy souls
Details of Intention: Please pray for the Church suffering, especially Leon, Michael, Charles, Mary, Connie, Jaime, and deceased ancestors of the Fullarton and San Miguel families.
Date Received: 15 June 2025
ONGOING INTENTION
Intention received from: Rose
Intention Subject: Catechism in schools
Details of Intention: For – Catechist Vocations – may every parish have all the catechists they need to serve the schools in their parishes.
For – Schools – to be open and supportive of the special religious education that catechists bring to their schools. To see the value and reap the rewards of Christian principles being a part of their school community. Respecting the parents’ wishes and the children’s learning needs in regards to their faith. To work with and support our volunteers.
For – the children – that they may grow to know and love God. That they find a lifetime of strength and guidance through their faith.
For – the parents – that they too, see the value and reap the rewards of Christian faith in their lives and be moved to enroll their children to scripture classes supporting their children on their faith journey.
Date Received: 30 September 2024
ONGOING INTENTION
Intention received from: Neenee
Intention Subject: My Cancer
Details of Intention: I have been diagnosed with lung cancer (as a passive smoker breathing in the smoke from people around me all my life). Please pray for me.
Date Received: 3 December 2025
ONGOING INTENTION FOR ONE YEAR (UNTIL DECEMBER 2026)
Intention received from: Sandrea
Intention Subject: For Franciscan Orders- 1st, 2nd and 3rd Orders
Details of Intention: In this special Jubilee year of Grace announced by Pope Leo XIV commemorating the death 800 years ago of St Francis of Assisi, may there be a renewal and revival of interest in the Franciscan Orders throughout the world.
And may all who are suffering throughout the world find loving comfort and peace in a close faith relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ.
Date Received: 20 January 2026
ONGOING INTENTION
Intention received from: Bernadette
Intention Subject: For Franciscans (keep till 10.1.2027)
Details of Intention: Pray for all 1st, 2nd and 3rd Order Franciscans and their family members
for the grace of holiness and conversions; and pure, undivided hearts in the work of love of God – imitating our founder St Francis – especially our Franciscan family in Australia; and for more good vocations to the religious life and chaste marriages including purity until their wedding day. Also for many “born-again virgins” (reverts) in the Catholic Church.
Date Received: 17 January 2026
ONGOING UNTIL 10.1.2027
Intention received from: Elizabeth
Intention Subject: Living Rosary expansion
Details of Intention: Please pray for the ongoing success of spreading devotion to Our Lady and the rosary through the Living Rosary, a devotion going back to the 19th Century, and the Fifteen Saturdays of St Bartolo Longo. That there will be a supernatural surge of interest; prayers answered and miracles; and renewed devotion to St Philomena, our patroness.
Date Received: 21 February 2026
ONGOING INTENTION
Intention received from: Elizabeth
Intention Subject: Two intentions
Details of Intention: For Matthew Boon and his recovery from addiction (ongoing).
2. For Filomena and the strengthening of her faith and that she and her mum successfully make it to a women’s retreat this year
Date Received: 19 March 2026
ONGOING INTENTION for 2026
Intention received from: Elizabeth
Intention Subject: Our Daughter and my husband
Details of Intention: Please pray that Filomena and I will both attend a retreat this year. And that Filly will take her life seriously. I pray for financial success for my husband.
Date Received: 2 April 2026 ONGOING INTENTION (UNTIL 1 NOVEMBER 2026)
Intention received from: Therese
Intention Subject: For myself
Details of Intention: Please ask Our Lord to heal me – I’m finding it difficult to sleep
Date Received: 6 July 2026
Intention received from: Janet
Intention Subject: Please pray for Sr Gaye Lennon RSM
Details of Intention: Sr Gaye Lennon RSM who has been diagnosed with a life- threatening illness. Please ask God that she may be cured so that she is able to continue her wonderful mission in the Maitland/ Newcastle diocese. Sr Gaye was facilitating a Reflection day for Taree Secular Franciscans until we received this awful news. God speed her recovery.
Date Received: 8 July 2026
Intention received from: Janet
Intention Subject: Please pray for Margaret.
Details of Intention: Please pray for Margaret Elbourne who needs our prayers at her difficult time.
Date Received: 8 July 2026
Intention received from: Gustavo
Intention Subject: Prayers for family
Details of Intention: I wanted to ask for prayer for Andrea Emilia Bernabey, for the Cáceres family and for me, for the liberation of all evil spirits, be it of mind, spirit, or body. For the healing, liberation and needs of the genealogical trees of the Cáceres, Rios, Alonso, SantaCruz families and for the eternal rest of their deceased. Thank you very much and may the Lord bless you!
Date Received: 16 July 2026
Intention received from: Rose
Intention Subject: For baby Liam
Details of Intention: Please pray for baby Liam, a seven-month-old boy in Sydney with a rare neuromuscular disease, and for his mother and family as they face an agonising dispute over the possible withdrawal of his life support. Pray for wisdom, compassion, and the best possible outcome for Liam and all involved.
Date Received: 21 July 2026
Intention received from: Lloyd
Intention Subject: For my deceased mother
Details of Intention: 11th August is my mother Rosy’s first anniversary in heaven. I humbly ask you to lift her soul in prayer during this entire month. Please keep her, and our family, in your heartfelt prayers.
Date Received: 1 August 2026
Intention received from: Tony
Intention Subject: For Elizabeth
Details of Intention: Please pray for Elizabeth’s healing after major surgery. She is also struggling to find a place to live. May God find for her a suitable place.
Date Received: 9 August 2026
Intention received from: Sunny
Intention Subject: For my husband David
Details of Intention: He has been unable to sleep since 3 am the last few nights, suffering from horror ridden dreams, leading to suicidal ideation.
Date Received: 7 August 2026
Intention received from: Maureen
Intention Subject: My great son Jackson
Details of Intention: Dear St Francis please join with me in prayer to Jesus’s to bless and heal Jackson who has just been diagnosed with autism please help him to walk and talk. Thank you dear Lord for all you do for me. AMEN.
Date Received: 10 August 2026
Intention received from: Sandrea
Intention Subject: For Wendy Stringer
Details of Intention: Prayers requested for our fraternity sister Wendy Stringer in palliative care with lung cancer
Date Received: 11 August 2026
Intention received from: Elizabeth
Intention Subject: For my sister, Wendy
Details of Intention: Please pray for Wendy that she recovers from breast cancer, finds a good surgeon and has a successful operation for its complete removal,whilst in its early stages. Thank you so much!
Date Received: 14 August 2026
ONGOING INTENTION
Intention received from: Caterina
Intention Subject: Complete healing of cancer and diabetes
Details of Intention: Healing of body, mind, heart and soul of Moanna Saliba. Complete healing of her cancer and diabetes
Date Received: 19 August 2026
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