Petitions for 5/6/07

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Fifth Sunday of Easter
Cycle C: May 6, 2007
General Intercessions

Our Response is Risen Lord, Listen to Our Prayer

For the Church: that we may be able to evangelize the world by living a new way of life defined by our love for others, we pray to the Lord:
Risen Lord, Listen to Our Prayer

For members of Congress and local legislatures: that God will guide their debates and open their hearts to new insights concerning justice, peace, and care for all who are in need, we pray to the Lord:
Risen Lord, Listen to Our Prayer

For an end to racism, homophobia, and judgment of any kind: that we may love one another as Jesus commanded us to do so, and allow our love to break down barriers, we pray to the Lord:
Risen Lord, Listen to Our Prayer

For all students and teachers as they approach final exams: that they may recall all that they have learned, and use their knowledge to help others, we pray to the Lord:
Risen Lord, Listen to Our Prayer

For the members and friends of St. Paul’s: that we may be a beacon of hope to all confronting the power of death as we proclaim Christ’s victory and gift of eternal life, we pray to the Lord:
Risen Lord, Listen to 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 4/29/07

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Fourth Sunday of Easter
Cycle C: April 29, 2007
General Intercessions

Our Response is Lord, Hear our Prayer

For the Church: that we will continue to hear the voice of the Good Shepherd, and follow Him on the path toward grace, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For the salvation of all people: that all may receive Christ’s gift of forgiveness and mercy so that they may be transformed by God’s healing love, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For those who are hungry, homeless, neglected, or affected by war: that they will have hope in the risen Christ, who will lead them to springs of life-giving water, and wipe every tear from their eyes, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For all who will be receiving First Communion soon, and for those who have already: that they may grow in their faith and in their awareness of God’s love for them, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For the members and friends of St. Paul’s: that we may take light God has made in us and share it with all who thirst for eternal life, 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 4/22/07

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Third Sunday of Easter
Cycle C: April , 2007
General Intercessions

Our Response is Lord, Hear our Prayer

For the Church: that we may let go of the wounds that have separated us from one another and offer forgiveness so that we may be one in Christ, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For peace in the church and in the world: that Christ’s gift may transform the hearts of all, and heal the divisions that distance us, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For the grace of openness: that we may receive Christ’s gift of forgiveness and mercy so that we may be renewed in mind and heart, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For all who are ill, especially those with chronic illness: that the Spirit of God will heal and restore them to their families and communities, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For the members and friends of St. Paul’s: that Christ may open our minds and hearts to the freedom and wholeness that His love brings, 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 4/15/07

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Second Sunday of Easter
Divine Mercy Sunday
Cycle C: April 15, 2007
General Intercessions

Our Response is Lord, Hear our Prayer

For the Church: that we will rejoice and share the inheritance of Christ’s resurrection to all, and rejoice in the salvation of souls, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For peace and an end to all violent wars: that the Risen Lord will give all leaders the courage to turn from violence and work for the good of all people, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For all of humanity: that Christ’s victory over death may bring hope and healing to all who are burdened by poverty, disease, prejudice, and fear, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For all who are in need: for the poor, the homeless, the homebound, and those who are ill: that they may encounter the Risen Lord who brings hope and healing, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For the members and friends of St. Paul’s: that our faith in God may remain unshaken even when we cannot see Him because of the suffering and pain present in our lives and in that of others, 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 4/8/07

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Easter Sunday
Cycle C: April 8, 2007
General Intercessions

Our Response is Lord, Hear our Prayer

For the Church: that we will continue to be instruments of Christ’s light for all who have lived in darkness, of hope for all who know pain and suffering, and of love for all who have been rejected, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For a rebirth of the human family: that the powers of death, racism, poverty, and disease may be conquered by Christ’s victory over the grave, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For the gift of peace: that the Spirit of God will bring forth new avenues for peace in Iraq and the Holy Land, so that all people may live in freedom and security, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For all who do not have faith in the Resurrection: that God will touch their hearts and lead them to an encounter with the Risen Lord, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For the members and friends of St. Paul’s:, 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 4/7/07

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Easter Vigil in the Holy Night of Easter
Cycle C: April 7, 2007
General Intercessions

Our Response is Lord, Hear our Prayer

For the Church: that we may proclaim the triumph of Christ through unconditional love for friends and enemies alike, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For all those who struggle for peace and justice: that God will provide a springtime of faith that will yield a healthy harvest to their efforts, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For all those experiencing darkness: for the unemployed, the homeless, those who are hungry, those who are ill, those who have lost loved ones, and those facing any uncertainties in their lives: that the Lord will be their courage and strength, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For those newly baptized: that they will allow their faith to burn in their own lives, and that they will in turn illuminate the faith of others, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For the members and friends of St. Paul’s: that may we answer “Here I am,” as Abraham did, whenever we hear God calling out 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)

Petitions for 4/5/07

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Holy Thursday
Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Cycle C: April 5, 2007
General Intercessions

Our Response is Lord, Hear our Prayer

For the Church: that we may be mindful of Jesus’ ultimate sacrifice every time partake in Communion, and that we may allow His grace to fill us with the ability to do His will in every facet of our lives, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For all world leaders: that they may follow the example of Christ and make service to those in need a guiding principle in their work, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For all those with terminal illnesses: that they may surrender their lives into God’s embrace, and come to know fullness of life in Jesus, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For the grace to empty ourselves of worries and judgment of others: that we may join Christ in emptying ourselves into God’s hands, and allow God to raise us to new life in Christ, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For the members and friends of St. Paul’s: that we may strive to wash feet as Jesus did by doing all we can to care for the homeless, the hungry, and all those in need, 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)