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Most Holy Trinity
May 22, 2016


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 we may experience the length, breadth and depth of God’s love that has been poured out into our hearts so that we may be faithful disciples each day

For a deeper appreciation of the gift of nature: that we may see in the heavens, on the earth and in the sea the handiwork of God and delight in God’s gifts to us

For a greater desire for truth: that we continually seek the truth so that we may see God in all things and be aware that we are always in God’s presence

For a deepening of virtue in our lives: that we grow in patience, endurance, fortitude and hope and thus manifest God’s life in us

For all who are in need of God’s saving grace, particularly those who hold others in servitude, who abuse others, or who are entrapped by crime: that God’s love will transform  their hearts and help them to change their actions

For a renewal of our relationships: that we may learn from the mutual life and love of the Trinity and share life with all those with whom we are in relationship

For all who strive to live in community: that the Trinity will inspire them to work for the common good, accept one another, and have patience with one another

For all who are preparing for marriage: that God will form them into a community of life, strengthen their commitment to each other and help them to encounter Jesus in their love 

For all who are ill: that God’s healing Spirit will renew them in body, mind, and spirit so that they may live fully, enjoy their relationships and appreciate all of God’s gifts

For medical researchers: that the Spirit will inspire their work as they seek vaccines and treatments to protect the health of society

For all leaders of government: that God will give them wisdom so that their policies may promote a peaceful and just society with respect for freedom and religious liberty

For all who are recovering from wildfires or tornadoes: that God will comfort them, give them strength, inspire them in rebuilding their lives and speed the assistance which they need

For refugees: that God will lead them to places of safety and help them to establish productive lives and life-giving relationships

For all facing persecution for their faith:  that God will give them courage to live the Gospel and protect them from harm

For all women who are having a difficult pregnancy:  that God will protect the life they carry and give them peace of mind

For all who are seeking employment, particularly recent graduates: that God will guide their search and help them find opportunities to use their talents to improve our society

For the gift of peace: that God will heal the wounds of past actions, give understanding to all world leaders and deepen the desire for peace in their hearts

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/

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Art by Martin Erspamer, O.S.B.
from Religious Clip Art for the Liturgical Year (A, B, and C).
Used by permission of Liturgy Training Publications. 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/
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