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Ideas for General Intercessions

These ideas are designed to be starting points for the prayers of a particular community of faith.

Joe Milner

For the Church: that our deeds of hospitality and service may reveal for us a glimpse the face of God

For the fulfillment of God’s saving work: that we may have a deeper connection with Christ through the sufferings that we endure and so make present God’s loving plan

For all couples who wish to be parents: that God will hear the desires of their hearts and gift them with a child to love, nurture and guide to maturity

For all who are busy about work and progress: that God will free us from overworking, help us find the life-giving balance, and recognize the relationships which bring us life

For all who live a life of service, particularly those who care for the sick, assist travelers, or serve in public safety: that they may offer their service joyfully and be renewed by God’s love

For all who do not feel appreciated: that they may find in Christ the courage to continue to love and serve without praise or recognition

For all who are traveling during these summer weeks: that God will protect them, renew and restore them through this time away and strengthen their bonds with family and friends whom they visit

For all who suffer for their faith: that their witness may strengthen the church and deepen our faith and commitment to the Gospel

For all who feel barraged by commercials and reasons to buy: that they may realize that their dignity and meaning is found in being children of God rather than in their possessions

For all who are unemployed or underemployed: that God will restore their hope and give them courage to continue to seek new opportunities to use their gifts

For all who suffer from hurricanes, earthquakes, floods or wildfires: that God will ease their suffering, refresh their spirits, and renew their strength

For all who are ill: that God’s healing spirit will bring wholeness to them and restore them to wholeness

For immigrants and refugees: that God will protect them from harm, guide them through the bureaucratic procedures and lead them to a new home where they will be welcomed and can share their talents

For migrant children who have been separated from their parents: that God will protect them, ease their fear, and speed the process for their reunion with their families

For peace: that God will touch hearts, open new opportunities for dialogue, and guide leaders in finding alternatives to violence 

Joe Milner coordinates RCIA and is a member of the Liturgy Planning Team for St. Francis Xavier College Church on Saint Louis University campus in St. Louis, Missouri. For more information about St. Francis Xavier go to: https://sfxstl.org/
Art by Martin (Steve) Erspamer, OSB
from Religious Clip Art for the Liturgical Year (A, B, and C).
This art may be reproduced only by parishes who purchase the collection in book or CD-ROM form. For more information go to http://www.ltp.org