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)