Petitions for 7/22/07

MS Word Document

Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Cycle C: July 22, 2007
General Intercessions

Our Response is Lord, Hear Our Prayer

For the Church: that we may labor in joy at every opportunity to build up the Body of Christ, and seize each chance to be hospitable and welcoming to all those who encounter the Catholic Church through us, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear Our Prayer

For the leaders of government and business: that they may work to ensure the just use of resources, and good stewardship of the earth, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear Our Prayer

For all who have been impacted by heat, wildfires, floods, or drought: that God will send favorable weather, fill their hearts with courage, and speed the relief they need, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear Our Prayer

For all who are busy, full of worry, or under stress: that they may take a moment to sit at the foot of the Lord and let his Word calm their hearts: we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear Our Prayer

For the members and friends of St. Paul’s: that we may recognize God’s presence in our lives and heed the word of life spoken in our hearts, 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)