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)