Petitions for 5/4/08
Cycle A: May 4, 2008
General Intercessions
Our Response is Risen Lord, Listen to Our Prayer
For the Church: that we may know God as the source of our life, and continue to witness the Resurrection, and build up the Body of Christ, we pray to the Lord:
Risen Lord, Listen to Our Prayer
For all nations, and for all people: that the Good News which frees hearts and brings conversion may be preached to all, and that it may bring forth a new flowering of peace and justice in the world, we pray to the Lord:
Risen Lord, Listen to Our Prayer
For all who are sick, or facing surgery: that God's love may bring healing, hope, and courage to their hearts, we pray to the Lord:
Risen Lord, Listen to Our Prayer
For students as they begin their final examinations, papers, and projects for the semester: that God will help them recall all that they have learned, clearly express their insights, and make good use of their new knowledge, we pray to the Lord:
Risen Lord, Listen to Our Prayer
For the members and friends of St. Paul’s: that we may devote ourselves to prayer, open our hearts to God's Word, and strive to do God's will every day, 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)