Petitions for 5/27/07

MS Word Document

Pentecost Sunday
Cycle C: May 27, 2007
General Intercessions

Our Response is Risen Lord, Listen to Our Prayer

For the Church: that we may courageously and faithfully announce the Good News of God’s love and forgiveness to all, we pray to the Lord:
Risen Lord, Listen to Our Prayer

For an end to violent conflicts in Iraq, Afghanistan, Sudan, and the Holy Land: that God will guide leaders on both sides of every conflict to new paths to protect life and establish peace and security for all, we pray to the Lord:
Risen Lord, Listen to Our Prayer

For all who have given their lives in service of their nation: that God will give them eternal rest and joy in the heavenly kingdom, we pray to the Lord:
Risen Lord, Listen to Our Prayer

For the Spirit of healing: that God will touch all who are burdened with illness and weakness, renew and restore their lives, and raise them up to be one with us again, we pray to the Lord:
Risen Lord, Listen to Our Prayer

For the members and friends of St. Paul’s: that we may more deeply rely upon God in our daily lives, and trust God in the midst of hardship, 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 5/20/07

Hey, these are petitions for Ascension Day. From what I gleaned from Father Eric's words in church last night, that's what we'll be celebrating on Sunday the 20th. If that's not right, please email me and I'll post different ones. Thanks!

MS Word Document

Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension of the Lord
Cycle C: May 20, 2007
General Intercessions

Our Response is Risen Lord, Listen to Our Prayer

For the Church: that we may make the reign of Christ present in all our work and do all things for the glory of God, we pray to the Lord:
Risen Lord, Listen to Our Prayer

For peace throughout the world: that all hearts may be touched by the beauty of all human life, we pray to the Lord:
Risen Lord, Listen to Our Prayer

For all who are waiting for the coming of the Holy Spirit into their lives, especially catechumens and candidates for Confirmation and Holy Orders: that God will pour out the Spirit upon them, and empower them to serve others with the gifts that they have received, we pray to the Lord:
Risen Lord, Listen to Our Prayer

For all who face the future with fear or apprehension: that God will give them courage and peace to follow Jesus each day, we pray to the Lord:
Risen Lord, Listen to Our Prayer

For the members and friends of St. Paul’s: that we may value all that is holy and life-giving, and utilize all of the gifts that we have been given, 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 5/13/07

MS Word Document

Sixth Sunday of Easter
Cycle C: May 13, 2007
General Intercessions

Our Response is Risen Lord, Listen to Our Prayer

For the Church: that we may always be attentive to the Holy Spirit, and open to new ways in which we can bring the Good News to other people, we pray to the Lord:
Risen Lord, Listen to Our Prayer

For Christian unity: that God will lead all believers to a deeper understanding of being disciples, and help us to end divisions so that we can bring the Good News to all the broken areas of our society, we pray to the Lord:
Risen Lord, Listen to Our Prayer

For all mothers, and those who have been like a mother to us: that God will bless and strengthen them, and inspire us by being witnesses of their love and compassion, we pray to the Lord:
Risen Lord, Listen to Our Prayer

For all who are being ordained this spring: that God will strengthen and inspire them to serve the Body of Christ selflessly and faithfully, we pray to the Lord:
Risen Lord, Listen to Our Prayer

For the members and friends of St. Paul’s: that the Spirit of Christ may dwell within us, and bring us peace and wholeness, 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)