Petitions for 5/28/06

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Seventh Sunday of Easter
Cycle B: May 28, 2006
General Intercessions

Our Response is Lord, Hear our Prayer

For the Church: that we may do all that Christ commands us even to laying down our lives in loving service of one another, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For peace throughout the world: that God will protect all people from terrorism and speed the day when all members of the military may return home, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For all who have an abundance of resources: that their hearts may be open to sharing the gifts of God with all who are struggling to live, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For all who are working to resolve the conflicts over nuclear proliferation: that God will give them courage and wisdom to bring forth new opportunities for peaceful resolution of conflicts, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For the members and friends of St. Paul’s: that we may have the grace to understand how best to love and nurture those to whom we are committed, 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 5/21/06

I'm sorry these are late! Finals week sucks, :(

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Sixth Sunday of Easter
Cycle B: May 21, 2006
General Intercessions

Our Response is Lord, Hear our Prayer

For the Church: that we may continue to help others discover God’s desire for a relationship with them, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For the people of Darfur: that God will give courage to those seeking peace and touch the hearts of all to assist those in need, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

That the Holy Spirit will fall upon all who hear the Word of God, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For strength for all who are in a time of change: that they can find the courage and hope they need in the Word of God, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For the members and friends of St. Paul’s: that we may retain God’s love by keeping his commandments, 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 5/14/06

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Fifth Sunday of Easter
Cycle B: May 14, 2006
General Intercessions

Our Response is Lord, Hear our Prayer

For the Church: that may continue to provide bold witness to the Good News that Jesus is the savior of all, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For the leaders of nations: that God will give courage and new insights so that the many conflicts in the Middle East can be resolved peacefully, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For the grace of understanding: that the light of the resurrection may bring us insight into the scriptures so that we may live our discipleship more fully, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For all who are seeking employment: that their hearts will be renewed and that they will be open to new opportunities to use their gifts and talents, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For the members and friends of St. Paul’s: that the words of Christ will remain within us, and that we will remain in 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)