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)