Petitions for 3/1/06 *Ash Wednesday*

MS Word Document

Ash Wednesday
Cycle B: March 1, 2006
General Intercessions

Our Response is Lord, Hear our Prayer

For the Church: that we may be ambassadors for Christ, and help others to be reconciled with Him, we pray:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For salvation: that we all will offer our broken spirits to God in order to be made whole again, we pray:
Lord, Hear our Prayer
For those who attempt to help the poor only so that they may receive recognition: that they will learn to pray for and give to God’s people in secret, we pray:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For the members and friends of St. Paul’s: that we may return to the Lord with our whole hearts, and humbly cleanse our offenses with His love, we pray:
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)

Petitions for 3/5/06

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First Sunday in Lent
Cycle B: March 5, 2006
General Intercessions

Our Response is Lord, Hear our Prayer

For the Church:
That we will continue to be reminded of the saving waters of Baptism,
and allow ourselves to be cleansed both by Baptism and by fasting, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For the grace of conversion:
that each of us may hear God’s invitation to return to him, and be healed during this Lenten season, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For those involved in violent political struggles, particularly in Iraq:
that they will find the grace to seek non-violent ways to solve their differences, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For the estimated 11 million people who face death in light of the political conflicts and drought in East Africa:
that they will receive the help they need through monetary donations and prayer, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For the members and friends of St. Paul’s:
That we will be able to follow Jesus’ example by rejecting sin, even when our lives seem as hopeless as a man walking alone in a desert, 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)

Petitions for 2/26/06

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Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Cycle B: February 26, 2006
General Intercessions

Our Response is Lord, Hear our Prayer

For the Church, as we begin Lent this week:
That we will be able to use fasting as a way to purify ourselves so that we may carry God’s grace, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For all who doubt that they can be forgiven:
that God’s Spirit will touch their hearts and free them to believe in God’s love and mercy, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For those who feel lost, alone, or afraid:
That the Lord will speak to their hearts and that they will learn to trust Him, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For the members and friends of St. Paul’s:
That we will begin the season of Lent with reverence and a willingness to renew our relationship with Christ, 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)

2/19/06

Firstly, possibly good news. I'm not sure if you used these when they worked previously or not, but the MyWebspace feature through wisc.edu is once again working properly for me, so I've uploaded the petitions in a Word document for your use. Maybe this helps you? I hope so!
Click here for the MS Word version


Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
Cycle B: February 19, 2006
General Intercessions

Our Response is Lord, Hear our Prayer

For the Church:
That we will be signs of God’s healing by caring for the poor and helping those who are sick, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For those who have been burdened with guilt or regret:
That they will believe in God’s mercy and forgiveness, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For healing of religious strife:
That God will heal the pain felt throughout the world and turn hearts from violence to new ways to resolve disagreements, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For those having trouble moving forward in life:
That they will be able to forget the past and look instead to the newness springing forth from God, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For the members and friends of St. Paul’s:
That we will work to share God’s message of forgiveness with those most in need of his Word, 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)

Petitions for 2/12/06

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Cycle B: February 12, 2006
General Intercessions

Our response is Lord, Hear Our Prayer.

For the Church:
that we may be on fire to announce the Good News,
and also to lead by example by doing everything for the glory of God, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear Our Prayer.

For all who are experiencing hurt:
that through the touch of Jesus they may be restored to the fullness of life, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear Our Prayer.

For all who have experienced healing:
that they will respond to God’s gift and offer their talents and energies in the service of others, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear Our Prayer.

For all in health care ministry:
that they may show forth the healing presence of God to all who seek their assistance, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear Our Prayer.

For the members and friends of St. Paul's:
that during times of trouble, we will be able to turn to God and be filled with the joy of salvation, 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)