Posts from October 2022

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PETITIONS for the 31st SUNDAY in ORDINARY TIME

by Joan McGowan

October 29 and 30, 2022 Omnipotent One, you cherish the least of your creation. Open the eyes of our church leaders to cherish the contributions of the church’s member body, especially the Black and LGBT+ communities. Merciful One, bestow your compassion upon the lowly among us – those who have little resources and who struggle […]

PETITIONS for 30th SUNDAY in ORDINARY TIME

by Joan McGowan

Petitions for the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time                       October 22-23, 2022 Lord, grant that we might see ourselves as others see us. Let us not boast of our accomplishments, but rather show humility for our deficiencies. We pray for an end to violence caused by guns in the hands of young people. Guide our government […]

PETITIONS for the 29th SUNDAY in ORDINARY TIME

by Joan McGowan

  Petitions for the Twenty-ninth Sunday in OrdinaryTime                               October 15-16, 2022 Almighty God, you held the Israelites up in battle with their enemies. Hold our leaders up as they encounter battles with lies and misinformation.  Lord, You listen to those who come to You with requests for help in everyday worries. Guide us in Your wisdom […]

PETITIONS for the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time

by Joan McGowan

General Intercessions 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time–Oct. 8–9, 2022 Everlasting Father, we celebrate the Most Holy Rosary this October. Let us hold all mothers and mother figures close to our hearts, as we draw nearer to our Holy Mother Mary. Holy One, we pray for all countries that face turmoil, especially Russia and Ukraine. Guide leaders […]

PETITIONS FOR THE 27TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

by Joan McGowan

General Intercessions 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time–Oct. 1–2, 2022 High Priest, in this time of Synodality listening and discerning, soften the hearts of our church leaders. Help them to listen and hear the cries and needs of the church as a whole. O Savior of the World, we pray for all those who are suffering because […]