Petitions for 3/11/07

MS Word Document

Third Sunday of Lent
Cycle C: March 11, 2007
General Intercessions

Our Response is Lord, Hear our Prayer

For the Church: that we may live confidently in the knowledge that God is with us, and that we may help others to recognize the presence of God in our lives, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For all who serve in public life: that God will help them to recognize the value and dignity of life, and to strive to find non-violent ways to settle conflicts, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For the grace to recognize everything as a gift: that in knowing God as the source of all existence, we may see each day and each breath as a loving gift from God, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For the Elect: that God will help them recognize the graces and gifts they have received, and their need for God’s help to face their weaknesses, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For the members and friends of St. Paul’s: that we may never limit the presence of God in our lives, but rather be open to the mysterious ways in which He is revealed to us, 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)