Petitions for 5/14/06

MS Word Document

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)