Petitions for 11/5/06

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Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time
Cycle B: November 5, 2006
General Intercessions


Our Response is Lord, Hear our Prayer

For the Church: that we may obey the teachings of Christ by loving the Lord with all our hearts, all our souls, all our minds, and all of our strength, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For all those holding and seeking elective office: that their convictions and actions will be inspired by a true need to shepherd the marginalized of society while also striving to end violence and govern through compromise, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For a greater trust in the Lord during times of difficulty: that we will be consoled by God, our deliverer, and sustained by his strength and righteousness, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For all people suffering from physical and mental disease: that God will bring healing and renewal to them in body, mind, and spirit, we pray:
Lord, hear our prayer

For the members and friends of St. Paul’s: that we may love our neighbors as ourselves by reaching out to those who are sick, those who are imprisoned, those who are lonely, those who are impoverished, and those who are searching for 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 for 10/29/06

Here are this week's petitions! I know that yesterday was World Missions Sunday, and alternate petitions were used. If I knew about days such as these (it's difficult to keep track of all of them), I would be happy to incorporate them into my intercessions. Or, if alternate intercessions were used, I could take a break for a week.

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Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Cycle B: October 29, 2006
General Intercessions

Our Response is Lord, Hear our Prayer

For the Church: that we may follow Christ in tending to the needy and marginalized in any capacity we can, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For all people who exercise authority: that they may use their power to call forth the gifts of others, free those who are unjustly imprisoned, and to lead others to freedom, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For all those suffering from violence, disease, or despair: that the calls of Christ will give them the courage they need to stand and face each day, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For all expectant mothers, that God’s grace might foster love for the child in their womb, we pray:
Lord, hear our prayer

For the members and friends of St. Paul’s: that we may have the grace to surrender our pride by honestly appreciating our gifts and weaknesses, and giving up ourselves to 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 for 10/22/06

I'm sorry, but I'm not going to be able to post the Petitions until around 2pm at the earliest. My alarm didn't go off this morning, and I just don't have the time to get it done before my class. Sorry!

EDIT: Okay, here they are! MS Word Document

Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Cycle B: October 22, 2006
General Intercessions

Our Response is Lord, Hear our Prayer

For the Church: that we will endeavor to spread the good news that the Son of God came to be a ransom for all people, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For peace: that God will guide the leaders of nations as they work to contain nuclear weapons, and also to guide them in finding new paths of dialogue to resolve disagreements, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For the freedom to trust: that we will be freed from fear and insecurity, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For all who feel overwhelmed, confused, or misdirected: that Christ may enlighten a path towards wholeness for them, and that they may find support and encouragement in the Christian community, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For the members and friends of St. Paul’s: that we will strive to live our lives as a testament to our love for Christ, and as an offering for our sins, 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 10/15/06

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Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Cycle B: October 15, 2006
General Intercessions

Our Response is Lord, Hear our Prayer

For the Church: that we will be able to follow Jesus by always remembering to give what we can to the poor, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For all nations that have or are currently seeking nuclear arms: that all of their decisions will be guided with temperance, foresight, and a desire for non-violent solutions, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For all who are ill: that the Holy Spirit will restore and raise up all who are ill or recovering from surgery, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For those who have experienced violence in their schools, in their homes, or in their communities: that God will heal those who have been abused or injured, bring comfort to the families of those who have died, and restore hope to the hearts of the victims, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For the members and friends of St. Paul’s: that the spirit of wisdom will come to us when we plead with 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 for 10/8/06

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Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
Cycle B: October 8, 2006
General Intercessions

Our Response is Lord, Hear our Prayer

For those who exercise leadership within Church: that the Spirit will guide their motivations so that the Body of Christ maybe strong in faith and united in love, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For peace and an end to armed conflicts: that the leaders of nations may strive to find non-violent ways to settle disputes, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For all married couples: that they may invite the Holy Spirit into their relationships, and that Spirit may keep their relationships kindled, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For the grace of discipleship: that we may be faithful to the teachings of Christ, who was made lower than the angels so as to taste death for the sake of the salvation of all people, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For the members and friends of St. Paul’s: that we may walk in the ways of the Lord and in turn be blessed by Him all the days of our lives, 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)