Petitions for 1/1/06

I'm really sorry these are so late.....life has been crazy, :/

Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, The Mother Of God
Cycle B: January 1, 2005
General Intercessions

For the Church: that we may be like Mary, treasuring God's words and deeds in our hearts and drawing wisdom from them for our daily lives, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear Our Prayer

For leaders of nations and all who hold public office: that they may serve their people untiringly and work to relieve the suffering of the poor and marginalized, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear Our Prayer

For all who are suffering; for the homeless, the ill, and the victims of violence: that God will sustain their spirits, relieve their suffering, and heal their wounds, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear Our Prayer

For a deeper awareness of the Spirit in our lives: that we may know our adoption as children of God and live in freedom and friendship with God, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear Our Prayer

For the members and friends of St. Paul's: that the Spirit of God will open us to the presence of God around us and guide us along new paths that will heal divisions, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear Our Prayer

For the silent prayers of our hearts and for any special prayers you wish to mention now...
(Pause for others to pray and for the priest to conclude with prayer)