Intercessory Prayers - February 19/20, 2011

 

PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL

SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FEBRUARY 20, 2011

 

 

1. Let us pray for the Church and its leaders,

   called to stand in solidarity with victims of oppression and abuse,

   We pray to you Lord,

RESPONSE: Lord, hear our prayer.

 

2. Let us pray for all families,

   that this Family Day weekend may provide opportunities to enrich their

   relationships through shared activity and prayer,

   We pray to you Lord,

RESPONSE: Lord, hear our prayer.

 

3. Let us pray for those who are travelling this holiday weekend.

   That God will protect them, so that they may return happy and safe,

   renewed in both body and spirit.

We pray to you, Lord,

RESPONSE: Lord, hear our prayer.

 

4. Let us pray for the women, men and teens of our parish,

   who are beginning the Quick Journey Bible Study this weekend,

   that they may discover God's great love for them,

   and be moved to share that love in our parish and in the world.

We pray to you Lord,

RESPONSE: Lord, hear our prayer.

 

5. Let us pray those who have died,

   and for those mourning their loss,

We pray to you Lord,

RESPONSE: Lord, hear our prayer.

 

6. Let us now pray in silence for our personal intentions,

(Pause 5-7 seconds)

We pray to you Lord,

RESPONSE: Lord, hear our prayer.