Petitions for 1/20/08

MS Word Document

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Cycle A: January 20, 2008
General Intercessions

Our Response is Lord, Hear Our Prayer

For the Church, formed by the Word of God: that we may be an instrument of God’s saving message to all who are seeking deeper meaning and purpose for their lives, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear Our Prayer

For all relief and aid workers: that God will renew their strength and energy as they serve those in need, and that God will protect them from all harm, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear Our Prayer

For an end to racism and a new cooperation amongst all peoples: that God will help us recognize the dignity and value of each person, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear Our Prayer

For catechists and parents: that, like John the Baptist, they may lead the young people in their care to a deeper relationship with Jesus, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear Our Prayer

For the members and friends of St. Paul’s: that we may use our gifts in the service of God and be open to the gifts of others so that through all of us, God’s work may be accomplished, 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)