Petitions for 2/4/07

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Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Cycle C: February 4, 2007
General Intercessions

Our Response is Lord, Hear our Prayer

For the Church: that we may use the gifts given to us by the Spirit in the service of the Lord, who calls us each by name, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For all people: that the story of Christ’s salvation will be a source of comfort as well as an inspiration for each person to reach out to those who think they are alone, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For a greater awareness of the needs of the poor and those who are homeless: that, like Jesus, we may respond in love and compassion to the suffering and needs of others, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For a healing of the divisions within humanity: that racism, sexism, and prejudice may cease and that each person maybe welcomed with dignity and respect, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For the members and friends of St. Paul’s: that we may answer the voice of God when He calls us, and do our best to act as his disciples, 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 1/28/07

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Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Cycle C: January 28, 2007
General Intercessions

Our Response is Lord, Hear our Prayer

For the Church: that a love of God and neighbors may direct all of our choices and actions, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For Peace throughout the world: that the Spirit of God will overcome violence and open new ways for advancement of humanity, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For all who are seeking employment: that they may have courage and hope, and be led to the new opportunities to use their gifts for the good of others, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For conversion in our society: that God will touch our hearts and lead us from rudeness, ridicule, and blaming to compassionate care and respect for one another, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For the members and friends of St. Paul’s: that we may hear God’s voice in our lives and have the freedom of heart to respond to it without wondering what the cost will be, 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 1/21/07

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Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Cycle C: January 21, 2007
General Intercessions

Our Response is Lord, Hear our Prayer

For the Church: that we may integrate the Gospel into our hearts and strive to free those who captive or oppressed, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For nations and peoples torn apart by conflict and war, especially the Holy Land, Somalia, Sudan, and Iraq: that God will open a new pathway for peace and for addressing human needs, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For all who work to protect the earth: that they may continue to remind us of God’s gift to us and of our responsibilities to care for the earth, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For students and educators as they begin a new semester: that God will guide them in their studies and that they will grow in wisdom and grace during the coming weeks, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For the members and friends of St. Paul’s: that we may hear and value the Word of God in the many ways it comes to us each day, 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)