Petitions for May 15 and 16, 2021

General Intercessions 7th Sunday of Easter – May 15-16, 2021Lector: Our response to the petitions will be “Oyenos miDios:, which isSpanish for “Listen to your people.” Heavenly Father, your Son, Jesus prayed that you would watch overthose left behind. Watch over our leaders so that they may governwith wisdom and integrity. Let us pray for…

Petitions for Ascension Thursday

Jesus, you have instructed your followers to be your witnesses to the ends of the earth.Embolden us to give witness to current disparities in our world today. Dear Lord, grant us the qualities of humility, gentleness, patience and restraint in ourwitness to others of your coming. Christ, you are the head of the Church. Infuse…

Petitions for May 8 and 9, 2021

General IntercessionsSixth Sunday of Easter Lector: Our response to the petitions will be “Oyenos mi Dios” Holy Spirit, we welcome you into our hearts so that we may seeothers as God sees us. Sanctify our leaders so theywill wield theirpower for the good of all, not merely special interests. Precious Lord, as you share your…

Petitions for May 1 and 2, 2021

General Intersessions for the Fifth Sunday of Easter Father God, you have grown a vineyard in which we as the branchesbear the fruits of your divine wisdom. Provide our government leaderswith the courage to pass laws that will ensure the safety of our youngpeople, especially young Black men. Help us to speak boldly as our…