Petitions for 5/7/06

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Fourth Sunday of Easter
Cycle B: May 7, 2006
General Intercessions

Our Response is Lord, Hear our Prayer

For the Church: that we may show others that they are children of God because of his merciful love, and in doing so offer hope to those struggling with fear and doubt, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For leaders of nations: that the Holy Spirit will guide their efforts in finding peaceful and lasting resolutions to the nuclear challenges they face, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For growth in faith: that we may be able to explore the questions of our hearts and minds, and in doing so, discover deeper insights God and his plan for us, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For all who are questioning their faith: that the witness of the scriptures will lead them to a deeper understanding of God’s presence in their lives, as well as his willingness to lay down his life for his sheep, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For the members and friends of St. Paul’s: that we will have the insight to see Christ in the wounds of those around us,
and have the grace be instruments of healing to relieve their suffering, 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)

Petitons for 4/30/06

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Third Sunday of Easter
Cycle B: April 30, 2006
General Intercessions

Our Response is Lord, Hear our Prayer

For the Church: that we will continue to have an understanding of God by striving to keep His commandments, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For those in positions of political power: that they will have regard for the homeless, the poor, and all those in need of Christian love, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For all those who are afflicted by violence, financial burdens, or war: that God will hear their call and have pity on them, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For a rebirth of the human community: that death, racism, poverty, and disease may be conquered by Christ’s triumph over the grave, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For the members and friends of St. Paul’s: that we will continually repent of our sins to God, so as to allow our sins to be wiped away by the sacrifice of Jesus, 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 4/23/06

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Second Sunday of Easter – Divine Mercy Sunday
Cycle B: April 23, 2005
General Intercessions

Our Response is Lord, Hear our Prayer

For the Church: that we will rejoice and share the inheritance of Christ’s resurrection to all and rejoice in the salvation of souls, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For all who struggle to bring peace to regions torn apart by strife: that they will know and receive the serenity of Jesus and the Holy Spirit, and be moved to succeed at their efforts, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For those who have been rejected in any way, and for those who feel as though they are hard pressed: that the Lord will be their strength and courage, and that we may rejoice in the knowledge that He is our savior, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

Lord, please lead us to be better stewards of Your creation: to leave behind a living planet; a world of hope; a land in which we can know You without the unnecessary distractions of hunger or the privations of polluted waters and unclean air to breathe, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For the members and friends of St. Paul’s: that we will devote ourselves to the teachings of the Apostles, and be able to believe in the meaning of the sacrifice of our Savior, 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 4/15/06

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Easter Vigil
Cycle B: April 15, 2006
General Intercessions

Our Response is Lord, Hear our Prayer

For the Church: that we may be instruments of Christ’s light for all who have lived in darkness; of hope for all who know pain and suffering; and of love for all who have been rejected, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For all who have been received into the communion of confirmed: that they will courageously serve God and enrich the Church community with their gifts, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For the gift of peace: that the Spirit of God will bring forth new avenues for peace in all the troubled areas of the world so that all people may live in freedom and security, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For the grace of reconciliation and healing: that the power of Resurrection may bring healing and renewal to the hearts of all, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For the members and friends of St. Paul’s: that renewed through word and sacrament, we may be strong in faith, confident in hope, and abounding with love for God and our neighbors, 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)

Petitons for 4.13.06

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Holy Thursday
Cycle B: April 13, 2006
General Intercessions

Our Response is Lord, Hear our Prayer

For the Church:
that we may live like Jesus by spending our lives in loving service:
washing the feet, carrying the burdens, and comforting the brokenness of one another,
we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For the gift of peace: that God will bring an end to all war and violence and help everyone to recognize the beauty and dignity of human life, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For all who have been betrayed:
that God will heal their pain and help them to trust again,
we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For those who serve our daily needs,
for those who care for the sick,
for those who console the grieving and lonely:
that God will renew their strength and fill them with peace,
we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For the members and friends of St. Paul’s: that we will be able to heal any divisions in our lives, and be able to support one another in bringing forth the reign of God, 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 4/16/06

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Easter Sunday
Cycle B: April 16, 2006
General Intercessions

Our Response is Lord, Hear our Prayer

For the Church: that we may proclaim the triumph of Christ through unconditional love for friends and enemies alike, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For all who struggle for peace and justice: that God will provide a springtime of faith that will yield a healthy harvest to their efforts, we pray:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For all who are separated from loved ones because of war: that God will be a saving presence for them and reunite them with those who love them, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For those newly baptized: that they will allow their faith to burn in their own lives, and that they will in turn illuminate the faith of others, we pray:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For the local community: that we will experience the Risen Lord and discover the truth of God’s love through serving others, 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)