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)