Petitions for 10/1/06

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Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Cycle B: October 1, 2006
General Intercessions

Our Response is Lord, Hear our Prayer

For the Church: that we may all strive to be prophets of God’s Word, and that His spirit might be bestowed upon all of us, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For the members of Congress: that God will inspire their deliberations as they seek to strike balances between opposing truths, and that they will hear the voices of those who are marginalized and forgotten by society, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For healing amongst the daughters and sons of Abraham: that God will heal the wounds and misunderstandings, and bring reconciliation and greater cooperation amongst followers of Islam, Judaism, and Christianity, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For those workers who are underpaid, for those who are expected to work unfair shifts, and for any young children who are forced to do unjust physical labor: that we may hear their cries and walk humbly beside them, 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 curb our desires for wealth, and instead focus our energy on appreciation and helping those less fortunate than ourselves, 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 9/24/06

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Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Cycle B: September 24, 2006
General Intercessions

Our Response is Lord, Hear our Prayer

For the Church: that we will have the grace to be good stewards to all of the people in our lives, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For the leaders of nations, and all those who make military decisions: that they will remember that war comes from passion, while true wisdom is peaceable: we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For all parents: that they will experience joy and the presence of Christ through their children, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For those experiencing doubts about their faith: that they will be able to discern without anger, keeping in mind that testing God does not lead to faith, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For the members and friends of St. Paul’s: that we will bear in mind that to be wise, one must be pure, gentle, and full of mercy, 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 9/17/06

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Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Cycle B: September 17, 2006
General Intercessions

Our Response is Lord, Hear our Prayer

For the Church: that we will be able to demonstrate our strong and living faith through works that confront evil, show compassion, and work for peace and justice; we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For members of Congress and state legislatures: that their deliberations will keep in mind the struggles faced by those who are unemployed, uneducated, and those who face disease and poverty every day, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For the grace of fidelity: that even when we feel inadequate in front of a challenge, we will be able to lose ourselves, take up our crosses, and follow Jesus; we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For anyone who is feeling distressed or full or sorrow: that they will call upon the name of the Lord for his help; and also that their ears may open to hear his words of solace and courage, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For the members and friends of St. Paul’s: that we may be open to opportunities to help meet the needs of others, and to be generous with our times and gifts, 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 9/10/06

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Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Cycle B: September 10, 2006
General Intercessions

Our Response is Lord, Hear our Prayer

For the Church: that the Spirit will transform our perspective of life through a greater dedication to justice for the marginalized, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For all world leaders: that they recognize the dignity of all people regardless of status, wealth, or social position and seek to meet the common human needs of each person, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For all those who have been victims of discrimination or prejudice: that God will heal their pain and renew their spirits, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For all people who have experienced violence, terrorism, or war: that God will help them break the cycle of violence and respond out of their pain with life-giving and Christ-like choices, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For those experiencing fears of weakness or of the unknown: that they will take solace in the nearness of God, who always sustains us, we pray the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For the members and friends of St. Paul’s: that we may strive always to not make distinctions between people who are all heirs of God’s kingdom, whether we are separated by physical limitations, poverty, or fear: 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 9/3/06

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Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Cycle B: September 3, 2006
General Intercessions
Our Response is Lord, Hear our Prayer

For the Church: that we may experience ever deeper conversion of mind and heart as we allow God’s Word to instruct and free us, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For the leaders of all nations: that the Spirit will inspire human hearts to turn away from violence and seek to work together to defeat disease, ignorance, and poverty, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For all who are suffering from Hurricane Ernesto: that God will give them strength, calm their fears, and speed the assistance which they need, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For a conversion from our hypocrisies: that we may recognize where we say one thing and live by another so that we may come to greater integrity, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For all those beginning a new semester this week: that we may be able to focus our energy and passion on gaining knowledge, while also having the strength to make the right choices all semester long, we pray the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For the members and friends of St. Paul’s: that God’s Word will illuminate our paths, and that His love will be enough to sustain us on our journeys, 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)