Petitions for 1/27/07

MS Word Document

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Cycle A: January 27, 2008
General Intercessions

Our Response is Lord, Hear Our Prayer

For the Church: that we may have the freedom to leave our concern for ourselves behind, and follow Jesus’ call to serve Him and his people, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear Our Prayer

For the leaders of nations: that they may be inspired to do their best to keep their people away from the darkness of poverty, violent conflict, and restrictions on personal freedom, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear Our Prayer

For all who feel caught in darkness, especially those with depression: that the light of God’s love will open new opportunities for growth and wholeness, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear Our Prayer

For those who live in fear: for victims of domestic violence, for those who live in war-torn countries, and for those who struggle to make ends meet: that Christ’s salvation will quiet their fear, and that the people in their lives may act as Christ toward them, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear Our Prayer

For the members and friends of St. Paul’s: that God will help us to hear His call, and recognize the gifts we have that can assist the needs of the people in our lives, 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)