Petitions for 4/15/07

MS Word Document

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)