Petitions for 4/22/07

MS Word Document

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)