Petitions for 3/18/07

MS Word Document

Fourth Sunday of Lent
Cycle C: March 18, 2007
General Intercessions

Our Response is Lord, Hear our Prayer

For the Church: that we may reverence the grounds on which we stand, the earth on which we live, the bonds of friendship we create, and this community of faith, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For all who serve in public life: that they will recognize the needs of the powerless and marginalized, and strive to bring justice and relief to all, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For all who are experiencing affliction, whether spiritual, emotional, or spiritual: that God will show forth saving love and lead them to freedom, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For the Elect: that God will nurture them, and continue to give them opportunities to bring forth a harvest of faith, hope, and love, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For the members and friends of St. Paul’s: that we may honestly evaluate our lives, desire reform, and seek reconciliation during this Lenten season, 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)