Petitions for 3/30/08

Divine Mercy Sunday
Second Sunday of Easter
Cycle A: March 30, 2008
General Intercessions

Our Response is Risen Lord, Listen to Our Prayer

For the Church: that we may devote ourselves to breaking the bread of Christ, to growing in prayer, and to listening to Scripture, we pray to the Lord:
Risen Lord, Listen to Our Prayer

For peace in the world from violent conflict: that the Risen Christ's gift of peace may settle in the hearts of all, and guide us away from violence and revenge, we pray to the Lord:
Risen Lord, Listen to Our Prayer

For the grace to be instruments of forgiveness: that we may forgive those who have wronged us, and to help others feel the same renewing power of forgiveness and reconciliation, we pray to the Lord:
Risen Lord, Listen to Our Prayer

For all those who devote their lives to the care of others, especially for relief and aid workers: that God will give them strength and courage to assist those who are in need, we pray to the Lord:
Risen Lord, Listen to Our Prayer

For the members and friends of St. Paul’s: that as we break the bread and share the cup, we may recognize more fully the Risen Lord in our midst, we pray to the Lord:
Risen Lord, Listen to 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 3/23/08

MS Word Document

Easter Sunday
The Resurrection of the Lord
Cycle A: March 23, 2008
General Intercessions

Our Response is Lord, Hear Our Prayer

For the Church: that we may radiate the light of Christ each day and live as daughters and sons of God, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear Our Prayer

For peace throughout the world: that the Risen Lord will guide the human family away from violence and toward new efforts for peace in all the war-torn areas, especially the Middle East, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear Our Prayer

For the newly baptized: that they may faithfully follow Jesus and keep the light of Christ burning in their lives, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear Our Prayer

For all who find themselves walking in the darkness of addiction, loneliness, and fear: that the Risen Lord will bring light and hope to their hearts, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear Our Prayer

For the members and friends of St. Paul’s: that we who have been washed in the waters of life may continue to grow in God’s life, and bring God’s presence to all 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)

Petitions for 3/22/08

MS Word Document

Easter Vigil
Cycle A: March 22, 2008
General Intercessions

Our Response is Lord, Hear Our Prayer

For the Church: that we will continue to be instruments of Christ’s light for all who have lived in darkness, of hope for all who know pain and suffering, and of love for all who have been rejected, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear Our Prayer

For rebirth of the human family: that the powers of death, racism, poverty, and disease may be conquered by Christ’s victory, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear Our Prayer

For all who have been received into full communion or confirmed: that they will persevere faithfully in all that God asks of them, enrich the Church community with their gifts, and manifest the reign of God in their words and deeds, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear Our Prayer

For all who thirst for something more in life: that they may come to the living water that satisfies all the longings of the human heart, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear Our Prayer

For the members and friends of St. Paul’s: that we may be renewed by both word and sacrament, and be strong in faith, confident in hope, and abounding with love for God and neighbor, 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 3/20/08

Microsoft Word Document

Holy Thursday
Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Cycle A: March 20, 2008
General Intercessions

Our Response is Lord, Hear Our Prayer

For the Church: that we may live like Jesus and spend our lives in loving service, washing the feet, carrying the burdens, and comforting the brokenness of one another, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear Our Prayer

For the gift of peace: that God will bring an end to all war and violence and help everyone to recognize the beauty and dignity of human life, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear Our Prayer

For those who have nothing to eat tonight, and for those who feel abandoned tonight: that God will fill the emptiness in their bodies and their spirits, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear Our Prayer

For all who have been betrayed: that God will heal their pain and help them to trust again, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear Our Prayer

For the members and friends of St. Paul’s: that through the celebration of the Lord’s Supper, we may grow in love and give fuller witness to Jesus, who is always with us, 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 the Triduum

Intercessions for Holy Thursday should be be posted by Saturday, 3/15/08.

For Good Friday, see the Roman Missal.

Intercessions for Easter Vigil and Easter Sunday should be posted on Tuesday, 3/18/08.

Petitions for 3/16/08

Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion
Cycle A: March 9, 2008
General Intercessions

Our Response is Lord, Hear Our Prayer

For the Church: that we may empty ourselves so that God can fill us and raise us up, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear Our Prayer

For peace in the world, and an end to violence, especially in the Holy Land: that the death of Christ may turn all hearts from violence and give them courage to seek new ways to resolve conflicts, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear Our Prayer

For all who work in the legal system: for judges, attorneys, and juries: that they may always respect the dignity of both the injured and accused parties, and work diligently to find the truth, 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 they may enter more deeply into the mystery of God's unconditional love through the celebrations of Holy Week, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear Our Prayer

For all who have experienced abandonment; for those who have been deserted by family or friends; for those who have been accused unjustly: that God's Spirit will comfort them and help them to hold fast to the truth, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear Our Prayer

For the members and friends of St. Paul’s: that we may allow God to lead us away from selfish pursuits and guide us toward new opportunities to serve others in love, 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 3/9/08

Fifth Sunday of Lent
Cycle A: March 9, 2008
General Intercessions


Our Response is Lord, Hear Our Prayer

For the Church: that the life and resurrection of Christ may shine through us and offer hope to all who are facing endings and the limits of their lives, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear Our Prayer

For all elected officials, especially the Wisconsin state legislature as they wrap up session for the year: that the Spirit will guide them to greater insights and commitment to ethical and moral standards, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear Our Prayer

For all students dealing with the stress of midterms, papers, and projects: that God will transform their fears into hope, 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 lead them from the death of sin to newness of life through Baptism, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear Our Prayer

For those preparing for Spring Break, especially those leaving on service trips: that they will experience spiritual growth during their time away from classes, and return with a new sense of direction, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, Hear Our Prayer

For the members and friends of St. Paul’s: that, like Mary, we may place ourselves at the feet of Jesus to learn and understand the gift that Jesus offers us, 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)