Petitons for 3/2/08

Fourth Sunday of Lent
Cycle A: March 2, 2008
General Intercessions


Our Response is Lord, Hear Our Prayer

For the Church: that we may share the light of the Gospel with all who are struggling to recognize good from evil, and truth from lies, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear Our Prayer

For elected and appointed officials: that they may repent of past wrongs, and work together to confront evil and violence in the world, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear Our Prayer

For all who face social, cultural, political, or familial opposition to embracing the Word of God: that the Lord will strengthen their hearts, and introduce them to loving communities, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear Our Prayer

For all the Elect as they prepare to become full members of the Church this Easter: that God will help them to recognize the blindness that clouds their vision, and give them a new awareness of His presence in their lives, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear Our Prayer

For those attending this weekend's Koinonia Retreat: that this time of reflection will draw them closer to God and give them the insight and courage to share their gifts with the community, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear Our Prayer

For the members and friends of St. Paul’s: that God will give us greater insight into God’s relationship with us and deeper trust in God’s care for us through the challenges that we face 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)

Petitions for 2/24/08

Third Sunday of Lent
Cycle A: February 24, 2008
General Intercessions

Our Response is Lord, Hear Our Prayer

For the Church, that we may be a source of living water for all who thirst for meaning and purpose in their lives:
Lord, Hear Our Prayer

For an end to bloodshed and violence in areas of conflict: that God will lead human hearts away from killing and violence into paths of peace and reconciliation, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear Our Prayer

For all who thirst every day, especially refugees, the victims of violence, natural disasters, and war: that God will help and assist them and that our hearts may be more sensitive to the plight of all who are suffering, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear Our Prayer

For all the Elect: that they may reflect upon their lives and allow God more fully into their hearts this Lent
Lord, Hear Our Prayer

For the members and friends of St. Paul’s: that we may not be seduced by superficial satisfactions but seek the One who can fulfill our deepest longings, 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 2/17/08

Second Sunday of Lent
Cycle A: February 17, 2008
General Intercessions

Our Response is Lord, Hear Our Prayer

For the Church: that we may be transfigured more and more into the image and likeness of Christ, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear Our Prayer

For all Wisconsin citizens: that everyone eligible will make the effort to vote in the Primary this Tuesday, and take an active role in deciding the shape of the government that affects us all, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear Our Prayer

For the descendants of Abraham: for all Jews, Muslims, and Christians: that we may honor all that we share in common, and work together to overcome the hatred that sometimes ensnares human hearts, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear Our Prayer

For Candidates preparing to fully join the Church this Easter: that God will lead them to a deeper awareness of the New Life within them, and help them to be renewed by their Lenten observance, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear Our Prayer

For the members and friends of St. Paul’s: that we will make space in the business of our lives to allow God's Word to move 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)

Petitions for 2/10/08

MS Word Document

First Sunday of Lent
Cycle A: February 10, 2008
General Intercessions

Our Response is Lord, Hear Our Prayer

For the Church: that the prayer, fasting, and almsgiving of Lent may bring forth a springtime of faith in our lives, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear Our Prayer

For the growth of peace in our world: that God will strengthen the resolve of all state leaders to seek non-violent ways to resolve conflicts and promote the good of all people, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear Our Prayer

For all those who are forced to fast every day: for the homeless, for refugees, for victims of war and natural disasters: that our own fasting will make us more aware of their emptiness, and empower us to be more generous to all of the needy in our lives, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear Our Prayer

For those preparing for Easter sacraments: that God will draw them closer to Him, and help them turn toward His light and holiness, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear Our Prayer

For the members and friends of St. Paul’s: that we may be led by the Spirit to confront all of the demons in our lives and in our society, 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)