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)