Daily Intercessions 12/6/11 - 18/6/11 - the Archdiocese of Adelaide

Monday 13 th June 2011St Anthony of Padua171 st Anniversary of the First Mass in AdelaideMonday Eleventh Week in Ordinary TimeCelebrant:The demand of Jesus, to offer the wicked personno resistance, is very demanding,and requires that we be open to his grace and mercy.1. May this 171 st anniversary of the first Mass in Adelaide fill us withthanksgiving, and help us to prepare for the future so that theEucharist remains at the heart of our life as Catholics.Lord, hear us.2. May those who seek revenge because of what others have done,receive the grace to forgive, thereby entrusting the other to thejustice and mercy of Christ.Lord, hear us.3. May we have that personal integrity which prays good things forothers, never wishing harm upon any person.Lord, hear us.4. May we learn from Jesus how to be truly generous towards others,seeking no personal reward, but rejoicing in his love.Lord, hear us.5. May those who administer justice – our governments,police forces, courts and prison officials – do so with great care,so that there is the opportunity for people to changeand be rehabilitated.Lord, hear us.6. May those who have devotion to St Anthony, remembering today thepeople of Edwardstown Parish and its school, the Millicent ParishSchool, and the people of Manoora, that they may imitate his love ofthe word of God and of the poor.Lord, hear us..Celebrant:Father,hear the prayers of those who groan in their misery.Have mercy on them and give them life and freedomthrough Christ our Lord.