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)