Petitions for 9/2/07

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Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Cycle C: September 2, 2007
General Intercessions

Our Response is Lord, Hear Our Prayer

For the Church: that we may grow in our awareness that all we have, and all that we accomplish, flow from God’s gifts to us, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear Our Prayer

For the gift of peace: that God will guide and inspire all who are negotiating to end war, terrorism, and violence, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear Our Prayer

For all who have experienced storms and floods, those recovering from recent storms, and for the people of Louisiana still recovering from Hurricane Katrina: that God will comfort them, give them hope and vision for the future, and open the pathways to the assistance that they need, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear Our Prayer

For the grace of humility: that we may come to a deeper understanding of our gifts and weaknesses, and place these in the service of God, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear Our Prayer

For the members and friends of St. Paul’s: that our hearts may be open to sharing God’s gifts to those who can never repay us, so that the reign of God may be known in our time, 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)

Petitions for 8/26/07

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Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time
Cycle C: August 26, 2007
General Intercessions

Our Response is Lord, Hear Our Prayer

For the Church: that we will remember always that in order to enter Heaven, we must do God’s will, and not simply proclaim His name, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear Our Prayer

For the leaders of government: that they will not grow complacent as the needs of the poor and powerless continue to grow, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear Our Prayer

For those suffering from natural disasters: for the victims of flooding in the Midwest, and from Hurricane Dean: that God will ease their suffering, speed assistance to them, and give them strength of spirit, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear Our Prayer

For the gift of courage: that we may give witness to the truth and values of the gospel by the way in which we live our lives, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear Our Prayer

For the members and friends of St. Paul’s: that we may strive always deepen our relationships with God, and not delay in knowing Him before the day arrives to pass through Heaven’s gates, 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)

Petitions for 8/19/07

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Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Cycle C: August 19, 2007
General Intercessions

Our Response is Lord, Hear Our Prayer

For the Church: that our faith may set the earth on fire, so that it is blazing when Christ returns, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear Our Prayer

For, Peace: that the leaders of nations may surrender their power and privilege, and become servants of those people most in need, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear Our Prayer

For the better use of time: that we may faithfully and diligently use the time that God has given us so that we may be faithful, and bear fruit, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear Our Prayer

For all who feel weary in their struggle against sin: that they may persevere by keeping their eyes fixed on Jesus who died for us, and strive always to rid themselves of sin in every form, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear Our Prayer

For the members and friends of St. Paul’s: that we may live fearlessly, trusting God’s love and compassion as we celebrate the gift of life each day, 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)