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)