Posts by Joan McGowan

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PETITIONS for the FIFTH SUNDAY of LENT; MARCH 25-26, 2023

by Joan McGowan

Sovereign God, you restored your people who were in exile to their rightful place in Israel. Restore those who have abandoned their faith with belief in you. Breath of God, imbue in us the feeling that Christ lives within each of us. Guide us to treat all people with kindness and compassion, especially our immigrant […]

PETITIONS for the FOURTH SUNDAY of LENT ; March 18-19, 2023

by Joan McGowan

O, Chosen One, shed wisdom and strength on our Church leaders. Strengthen Pope Francis to persist in his message of caring for our earth. Provide our parishioners with the knowledge to use sustainable options. Breath of God, breathe on our government leaders as they make decisions that affect all of us. Inspire our elected representatives […]

PETITIONS for the THIRD SUNDAY of LENT ; March 11-12, 2023

by Joan McGowan

Lord God, Rock of Ages, strengthen all who are washed in the saving waters of baptism, especially Maura Catherine and her family.                                                        Lord God, Source of Life, refresh with living water the souls of those who are at the point of despair, perhaps considering suicide.                                                                   Lord God, Deliverer, help us defend and serve people who are unjustly treated, […]

PETITIONS for the FIRST SUNDAY of LENT ; FEBRUARY 26, 2023

by Joan McGowan

Human frailty can’t defeat us when we accept God’s grace. May Lent lead to experiences of: repentance / enlightenment / conversion / and new life — in, with, and through Jesus. Satan tempted Jesus to deny his humanity. May government agents acknowledge their limitations and serve humanity with humility, doing no harm to those they […]

PETITIONS for the SECOND SUNDAY of LENT ; MARCH 5, 2023

by Joan McGowan

We pray for women who work in the world and in the church, that their gifts bring about good in a troubled world.                       We pray for men, especially fathers—in this month of St. Joseph—that their physical strength be undergirded with strong faith.                                                                                             We pray for priests, ministers and religious, that the grace of God empower them to joyfully […]

PETITIONS for the 5th SUNDAY in ORDINARY TIME FEBRUARY 4-5, 2023

by Joan McGowan

O Redeemer, as our nation begins Black History month, guide us to be a more loving and inclusive church. Help us walk in the light, like the ever-faithful Mother Mary Lange. O God of Justice, harden not the hearts of our legislators. As laws denying the dignity and freedom of transgender people are passed, we ask your […]

PETITIONS for 4TH SUNDAY in ORDINARY TIME ; JANUARY 28-29, 2023

by Joan McGowan

GENERAL INTERCESSIONS  /  4th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME                                        January 28-29, 2023  We pray for the humility to overcome our pride, placing our trust in, and dependence on, God. We pray to be among the blessed, following Jesus’ instructions in the Beatitudes, living a life of justice, love, and compassion. We pray for world leaders, that they promote, […]

PETITIONS for 3RD SUNDAY in ORDINARY TIME ; JANUARY 22-23, 2023

by Joan McGowan

GENERAL INTERCESSIONS  /  3rd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME                                        January 21-22, 2023  God of wonder, on this Sunday of the Word of God, we pray that you deepen our love of scripture and inspire those who study, teach, and preach Your holy Word. God of light, help us to leave our nets of darkness behind to follow in […]

PETITIONS for the SECOND SUNDAY in ORDINARY TIME : JANUARY 14-15, 2023

by Joan McGowan

We pray for the Church, that through faithfulness to Christ, we may be open to his call to discipleship:  whether in our youth, middle, or elder years, realizing the call to discipleship comes in countless ways throughout a lifetime. You called Martin Luther King, Jr. to a life of service and the ultimate sacrifice.  As we commemorate […]

PETITIONS for the EPIPHANY of the LORD January 7-8, 2023

by Joan McGowan

O Radiant Light, shine on the universal Church and this community of St. Vincent.  May we truly welcome and embrace all God’s children. Guide the leaders of this country to assume their responsibilities and address the needs of our people. Guide us through the darkness of our times: racism, violence, and environmental degradation. Give us the […]