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Twenty-Ninth Sunday
of Ordinary Time
October 21, 2018


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 embrace both the dying and the rising in our daily lives and grow into a fuller sharing in the new life of the Christ

For the grace of to bear affliction: that God will strengthen us in the face of trial and hardship so that we may remain faithful disciples each day

For the grace of detachment: that God will free us from the bonds of our egos and attachment to power and prestige so that we may make service of others our first priority

For a deeper identification with Christ: that in times of temptation we may look to Christ who was tempted in every way but who remained the faithful Child of God

For the grace to surrender pride: that we may honestly appreciate our gifts and weaknesses, and surrender our false sense of self to God who heals all weaknesses

For all who exercise authority: that they may use their authority to call forth the gifts of others, to free those who are unjustly restrained, and to lead others to wholeness and freedom

For all who are oppressed, for refugees and those who suffer from war: that God will inspire us to reach out in service to ease their burdens and offer them care and compassion

For the people of God in mission lands: that the Spirit will move amongst them and empower them to be dynamic witnesses to God’s love and mercy

For all who serve in the missions: that God will help them to faithfully proclaim the Good News and console them in times of loneliness and discouragement

For the Synod of Bishops: that God will give them deep understanding of the challenges which young people face and inspire them with new ways to strengthen their faith and promote their participation in the Christian community

For all with mental or emotional illness: that God will grant them strength and wholeness, and help them to live life fully

For all who are caught in human trafficking: that God will free them, heal their wounds, and restore them to their loved ones

For all who are recovering from storms, floods and other natural disasters: that God will relieve their suffering, ease their fears, and give them strength to move forward

For greater awareness of the fragility of earth: that God will help us to be good stewards of the earth and work to preserve it for future generations

For all who have died: that they may find healing and mercy as they approach the throne of grace

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 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